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- 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.
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