Nagri Dubraj
2023 APR 8
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Why in news?
- The Geographical Indication Registry has granted GI tag to Nagri Dubraj.
What is Nagri Dubraj?
- Nagri Dubraj is a variety of aromatic rice from Chattisgarh.
- It has small grains, is very soft to eat after cooking, and is known as the Basmati of Chhattisgarh because of its fragrance.
- The women’s self-help group “Maa Durga Swasahayata Samuh” of Nagri in Dhamtari district has been harvesting Dubraj and has applied for the GI tag.
Add ons:
- The grain finds reference in Valmiki Ramayana.
PRACTICE QUESTION:
Nagri Dubraj, a rice variety recently seen in news, originates from:
(a) Chattisgarh
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer