Dragon fruit renamed Kamalam in Gujarat

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on January 19 announced that the state government has decided to rename dragon fruit as Kamalam. According to Rupani, the decision was taken keeping in mind the outer shape of the fruit, which resembles a lotus.

First Published Jan 20, 2021, 6:00 PM IST | Last Updated Jan 20, 2021, 6:00 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on January 19 announced that the state government has decided to rename dragon fruit as Kamalam. According to Rupani, the decision was taken keeping in mind the outer shape of the fruit, which resembles a lotus.