Joha Rice Exports: Assam’s GI-Tagged Aromatic Variety
Why in the news
A consignment of Joha rice from Assam, 25 metric tonnes in all, was shipped to the UK and Italy, which boosts niche farm products abroad.
Key facts
- Export size: 25 metric tonnes; destinations: UK and Italy.
- Variety: short-grain aromatic rice with natural fragrance and soft texture.
- GI status granted in 2017.
- Origin: Assam, cultivated for centuries by traditional methods.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| State | Assam |
| Grain type | Short-grain, aromatic |
| GI year | 2017 |
| Main belt | Upper and Central Assam |
| Districts | Sivasagar, Jorhat, Golaghat, Dibrugarh, Lakhimpur |
Cultural role
The rice holds a special place in Assamese cuisine and festivals and appears in traditional dishes.
Exam angle
- GI-tagged rice of Assam: Joha.
- GI year: 2017.
- Export markets this time: UK and Italy.