Kaji Nemu, an aromatic and nutritious citrus fruit has always been an integral part of Assamese cuisine. On Tuesday, it won a new accolade and was named Assam's State Fruit. In the past, it has been awarded a GI Tag but Assam's ministers believe that this new title will put the fruit in the global spotlight., Food News News, Times Now
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"Commercial plantation of the Kaji Nemu is being done. There is 15.90 hectares of land under its cultivation, with the production at 1.58 metric tonnes. In the last two years, this fruit has been exported to several countries, including to the Middle East", Agriculture Minister Atul Bora said.
Assam government on Tuesday declared 'Kaji Nemu' (Citrus Lemon) as the state fruit."The 'Kaji Nemu' has been approved as the state fruit of Assam during the Cabinet meeting," Assam Agricultural Minister Atul Bora said on the floors of the .