India's Atomic Secret Behind US Mango Craze: Inside Mumbai Irradiation Facility Powering Exports

American demand for Indian mangoes is surging, with the craze even making headlines internationally. NDTV takes you inside a Department of Atomic Energy irradiation facility in Mumbai that is helping make India's Alphonso mangoes export-ready for the United States. The facility uses gamma irradiation technology to meet strict US phytosanitary standards, ensuring the fruit is safe for export while preserving taste and quality. India currently operates certified plants that export thousands of tonnes of mangoes annually, contributing significantly to global demand. Science Editor Pallava Bagla explores how atomic science is quietly powering India's agricultural exports, and speaks with officials behind this advanced food processing technology.