Summer is here, and our craving for litchis has taken over! Tap to know about the Indian state which is known as the litchi capital of India.
Litchi or lychee is a sub-tropical fruit with a red covering and soft white shell. It is a juicy fruit known for its flavour and sweet taste.
Litchi is cultivated in various parts of India, including Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand. It supports domestic consumption and exports.
Bihar is the leading producer of litchi in India. It nearly contributes 40% of the total production in the country. This is due to the favourable climate conditions.
Litchi grows in a sub-tropical type of climate. Bihar has a favourable sub-tropical climate and fertile soil, which makes it perfect for litchi production.
Litchi is grown in various districts of Bihar, like Muzaffarpur, Vaishali and Samastipur. But, Muzaffarpur is known for its juicy and flavourful litchi.
Government subsidies, training programs and infrastructure development have played a significant role in increasing the litchi production in Bihar.
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