Mithilesh Desai, affectionately dubbed the ‘Jackfruit King of India,’ recently garnered the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a discussion about his innovative farming practices. Located in Ratnagiri, Desai cultivates over seventy diverse jackfruit varieties and actively develops value-added products from every part of the jackfruit plant. His efforts are not just about yield; they focus on enhancing economic prospects for farmers in processing and marketing their harvests.