Matir Srishti: West Bengal Gets FAO Recognition
Why in the news
The Food and Agriculture Organization recognised West Bengal’s Matir Srishti initiative with an international certificate, as the Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, announced.
Key facts
- Programme: Matir Srishti, begun in 2020.
- Goal: reclaim barren land so it can be cultivated.
- Recognition: international certificate from the FAO.
Aromatic rice varieties noted
| Variety |
|---|
| Gobindobhog |
| Tulaipanji |
| Kanakchur |
FAO also took note of these three for their special agricultural worth.
Exam angle
- State: West Bengal; international body: FAO.
- Year of launch: 2020.