India's mango-man develops new varieties to honour 'corona warriors'

Kalimullah Khan is known for naming mangoes after celebrities; new varieties of dussehri have been named 'doctor' and 'police' in recognition of their efforts in controlling the spread of pandemic

Accomplished mango cultivator Padma Shri Haji Kalimullah Khan of Malihabad, Uttar Pradesh has developed two new varieties of famous ‘dussehri’, which he has dedicated to the country's ‘corona warriors’.

Affectionately known as ‘mango-man’ of India, Khan has named the two assortments of the luscious fruit ‘doctor’ and ‘police’ to acknowledge their contribution towards controlling the spread of the pandemic.

So far, Khan has developed nearly 300 distinct mango varieties with the grafting method. Likewise, he has named a dozen select mango varieties after top celebrities from the political, films and sports spheres. These include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh chief minister