Dubraj rice
Dubraj is a variety of rice.[1] It is an aromatic short to medium grain rice. It is a traditional Indian cultivar with intermediate amylose and gelatinization temperature. It is most common in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, mainly Bilaspur.
Geographical Indication
[edit]In March 2023, Dubraj specifically originating from regions of Chhattisgarh was officially granted a geographical indication tag by the geographical indications registry of India.recognising its regional uniqueness and traditional cultivation heritage[2]
In January 2026, Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai announced that the exemption on market fee for rice exporters would be extended for 2027, aimed at boosting rice exports in the state.[3] [4]The state is described as the "rice bowl" of India and continues to live up to that identity. CM highlighted the wide range of paddy varieties cultivated, making special mentions of Dubraj rice and Jeeraphool from the Surguja region.[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ Sao, Richa; Sahu, Parmeshwar K.; Mondal, Suvendu; Kumar, Vikash; Das, Deepak Sharma and B. K. (2021-09-30). "Spectrum and frequency of macro and micro mutations induced through gamma rays in traditional rice landraces of Chhattisgarh". Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding. 12 (3): 693–706. ISSN 0975-928X.
- ↑ Das, R Krishna (31 March 2023). "'Chhattisgarh's Nagri Dubraj rice variety gets geographical indication tag'". Business Standard. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - 1 2 Press Trust of India, Press Trust of India (January 10, 2026). "Chhattisgarh extends mandi fee exemption on rice exports for another year". www.business-standard.com. Archived from the original on 2026-01-13. Retrieved 2026-09-07.
- ↑ "APEDA Regional Office inaugurated at Raipur to promote Chhattisgarh's agri exports". ANI News. Retrieved 2026-09-07.
External links
[edit]- Rice biochemistry comparison Archived 2009-04-10 at the Wayback Machine
