Gondia ODOP - Rice
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Production Hubs in the District- Morgaon-Arjuni, Gondia |
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Product Certification Requirements- Phytosanitary Certification, GMOs, Fair Trade Certification, QSC |
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HSN Codes-10063010, 10063090, 10064000 |
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Rice Sellers in Gondia |
Varieties of Product |
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| Variety | Description |
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| Sona Masuri | Lightweight and aromatic medium-grain rice |
| I.R 64 Parboiled Rice | Long grain rice with an average length of 5.8mm to 6.2mm. |
Salient features of the Product:
- In the district, rice cultivation spans 1.52 lakh hectares, yielding an annual production of 2.75 million tonnes.
- The significant involvement of farmers in rice farming not only contributes to the rural economy but also generates employment in both rice milling and farming industries.
- The district features a rice mill cluster, specifically the Sadak Arjuni Rice Processing Cluster.
- Gondia district is renowned for cultivating Long Grain Parboiled Sortex Rice