In a major boost to India’s rice exports potential, the first consignment of ‘red rice’ was flagged off to the USA.
This rice variety is called ‘Bao dhaan’ - Integral part of Assamese food.
‘Red rice’ is grown in Brahmaputra valley of Assam.
It is grown without the use of any chemical fertilizer.
It is rich in iron.
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has promoting rice exports through the Rice Export Promotion Forum (REPF).
REPF has representations from rice industry, exporters, officials from APEDA, Ministry of Commerce.
It has directors of Agriculture from major rice producing states - West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.