KATHMANDU, NEPAL – The government of Nepal has officially recognized the orange as the country’s national fruit. This decision was announced by Minister of Communication and Information Technology Rekha Sharma during a cabinet meeting held on Friday. The declaration is intended to promote and support the growth of Nepal’s orange production industry.
Oranges are a highly popular fruit in Nepal and the country boasts several well-known areas dedicated to orange cultivation. By establishing the orange as the national fruit, the government aims to highlight the fruit’s importance and encourage farmers to increase orange production across the nation further.