Published: 17 January 2026ETV BharatRajasthan
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Inaugurates India's First National Guava Festival in Sawai Madhopur
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated India's first National Guava Festival in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, on January 18, 2026, coinciding with the city's 263rd Foundation Day. Sawai Madhopur received its current plan from Maharaja Sawai Madho Singhji I in 1765 AD. The two-day event combined a Tiger Festival and Guava Festival, reflecting the region's wildlife heritage and agricultural strength.
A ₹110 crore guava processing unit was announced for Sawai Madhopur. Guava cultivation in the district spans over 15,000 hectares with annual production of around 4 lakh metric tonnes, generating business worth ₹6-7 billion yearly. The festival featured sessions on smart farming, drone technology, high-tech horticulture, and exhibitions of value-added guava products including juice, jelly, squash, pulp, barfi, and chutney.
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Who inaugurated the first National Guava Festival?
Explanation · Correct answer DLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated India's first National Guava Festival in Sawai Madhopur.
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Who inaugurated India's first National Guava Festival?
**Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla** inaugurated India's first **National Guava Festival** in **Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan** on January 18, 2026, coinciding with the city's 263rd Foundation Day.
When was Sawai Madhopur founded and by whom?
Sawai Madhopur was founded by **Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I** on **January 19, 1763**.
What major investment was announced at the National Guava Festival?
A **₹110 crore guava processing unit** was announced at Sawai Madhopur during the National Guava Festival.
What other festival was combined with the National Guava Festival in Sawai Madhopur?
The National Guava Festival was combined with a **Tiger Festival**, reflecting Sawai Madhopur's identity as home to Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
Why was the National Guava Festival held in Sawai Madhopur?
Sawai Madhopur is a major guava-producing region of Rajasthan. The festival was held to **promote farmer income, market local produce**, and showcase the region's agricultural identity.
