The Karnataka Cashew Development Corporation, in collaboration with the Karnataka Forest Department, is organizing a Cashew Mela on May 17 and 18, 2026, at Kadri Park in Mangaluru, Karnataka, India. Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U. T. Khader emphasized the significance of this event in raising awareness about the cashew crop, which is vital for the coastal economy. The fair will address the challenges faced by local farmers, including the reliance on imported raw cashews due to poor yields of local varieties. The Mela will feature workshops on high-yielding cashew saplings, cultivation practices, and value addition in cashew processing. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a buyers-sellers conference and learn about the uses of cashew seeds and fruits. The event aims to empower farmers with knowledge and confidence in the cashew market, with plans to encourage planting cashew trees in every household.