Kalanamak Rice

Kalanamak Rice Latest News

The Uttar Pradesh government, in consultation with the commerce ministry, plans to promote the export of Kalanamak rice to countries with majority or large Buddhist populations.

About Kalanamak Rice

• Kalanamak is a traditional variety of paddy with black husk and strong fragrance.
• It is considered a gift from Lord Buddha to the people of Sravasti when he visited the region after enlightenment.
• It is traditional, non-basmati aromatic rice grown in eastern Uttar Pradesh, particularly in Siddharth nagar, where it has been designated as an ODOP (one district one product) item.
• It is also grown in 11 districts of the Terai region of north-eastern Uttar Pradesh and in Nepal, the traditional variety has been prone to ‘lodging’, a reason for its low yield.
  • Lodging: Lodging is a condition in which the top of the plant becomes heavy because of grain formation, the stem becomes weak, and the plant falls on the ground.
• It is a nutritional powerhouse. It is rich in iron and antioxidants, has a low glycemic index, and is naturally gluten-free, making it a healthy dietary choice, especially for diabetics.
• It is protected under the Geographical Indication (GI) tag system.

Kalanamak Rice FAQs

Q1: Who developed kalanamak rice?

Ans: Dr. R. C. Chaudhary

Q2: Which district is Kala Namak Rice grown in?

Ans: Siddharthnagar

Source: LM