5 Indigenous Rice Grown In India

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Aparna Singh

India is known for its diverse range of native rice varieties. Here are five different types of rice grown in India.

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Ambemohar Rice

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Gobindobhog Rice

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Hailing from West Bengal, this unique rice variety is grown in the districts of Bardhaman, Hooghly, and Bankura.

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Chak Hao (Black Rice)

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Bamboo Rice

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Rajamudi Rice

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It is a heritage variety from Karnataka and is primarily grown in the old Mysore region, covering districts such as Mandya, Mysore, and Hassan.

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