APEDA chairman M Angamuthu formally despatch the consignment to the US.
GUWAHATI: In a major boost to India’s rice exports potential, the first consignment of ‘red rice’ was flagged off to the US. The Iron-rich red rice is grown in the Brahmaputra Valley without the use of any chemical fertilizers. The local rice variety is called ‘Bao-dhaan’ and is an integral part of Assamese traditional dishes.
The flagging off ceremony of the export consignments was carried out by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) chairman M Angamuthu at Sonepat in Haryana on Thursday in the presence of Vinita Sudhanshu, deputy general manager of APEDA and officials of LT Foods, which has sourced red rice in bulk from parts of eastern Assam. The consignment was dispatched to the US, en route to a seaport in Mumbai.
First consignment of red rice from Assam flagged off to US ANI | Updated: Mar 05, 2021 09:15 IST
New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): In a major boost to India s rice exports potential, the first consignment of red rice was flagged off on Thursday to the United States of America (USA).
Iron-rich red rice is grown in the Brahmaputra valley of Assam, without the use of any chemical fertilizer. The rice variety is referred as Bao-dhaan , which is an integral part of Assamese food.
The red rice is being sourced by leading rice exporter - LT Foods. The flagging off ceremony of the export consignments was carried out by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Chairman Dr M.Angamuthu at Sonepat, Haryana.
India Begins Export Of Assamâs Red Rice To USA, To Boost Farmer Incomes In Brahmaputra Valley
by Swarajya Staff - Mar 5, 2021 10:46 AM
First consignment of red rice to USA (PIB)
In a major boost to Indiaâs rice export potential, the first consignment of âred riceâ was flagged off to the USA on Thursday (4 March).
Iron rich âred riceâ is grown in Brahmaputra valley of Assam without using any chemical fertilizer. The rice variety is referred as âBao-dhaanâ, which is an integral part of Assamese food.
The red rice is being sourced by leading rice exporter LT Foods. The flagging off ceremony of the export consignments was carried out by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Chairman Dr M Angamuthu at Sonepat, Haryana.
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