Sweet success for wonder fruit kokum

Local groups are helping farmers rewrite the story of the healthy fruit
Perhaps visitors to the sunny beaches of Goa would always remember being served a large glass of a refreshing, tangy drink after a heavy meal. A wild fruit that is famous for its therapeutic properties is cultivated in small plantations in North Karnataka, Goa, southern Maharashtra and parts of Kerala in the Konkan region (Photos: Vikas Choudhary)
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