India, Aug. 11 -- Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil has hailed the achievements of Vijayapura's farmers, highlighting the story of one cultivator who is growing Thai mangoes year-round through organic, pesticide-free methods. In a post on X, Patil credited the assured water supply from the Upper Krishna Project (UKP) and the district's irrigation initiatives for transforming agriculture and helping farmers turn bold ideas into sustainable livelihoods.

According to a report in The Times of India, 45-year-old Naveen Manganavar, also known as Nooranda, from Shivanagi village in Vijayapura taluk, has proven that mangoes aren't just a summer fruit. Using water from the UKP for his farmland in Kaggod village, Mangan...