Keshod - The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is set to transform Keshod Airport in Gujarat into a dedicated cargo and export hub for the region’s renowned Kesar mangoes. The new facility, to be completed by 2027 alongside the airport’s expansion, is aimed at streamlining export logistics and providing direct global market access for local growers.

Currently, the Talala Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC)—the main trading centre for Kesar mangoes—offers export-related services such as hot water treatment, grading, and packing. However, critical gamma irradiation facilities, required for exports to markets like the U . . .