Gorakhpur: The state government with the help of the Shivaansh Society Agricultural Society has revived the long heritage of ‘Buddha’ rice (Kalanamak rice) and put it in odop schemes in Siddharthnagar Regency.
It was said as the favorite of the Buddha Lord, Kalanamak rice was brought back from history with a prominent status with the efforts of the chairman of Yogi Adtityanath and Shivaansh Signharh Nagar.
This initiative has the potential to change the life of thousands of farmers while introducing unique products to the world.
Kalamanamak rice, renamed as a Buddha Rice by the Indian government, has been planted by local farmers Siddharth Nagar since 600 b.c.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inauguration of Kushinagar International Airport signaled the export of Buddhist rice abroad and rice was also distributed among foreign officials from nine countries.
“Kalanamak rice is popular among villagers for local consumption as a memory of Buddhists.
However, it is not produced in large quantities due to the high cost of production, maintenance and lower yields of plants, making it very expensive plants to produce.
The state government invests RS 7 Crore in a project that will double the income of local farmers, “RAM Chow Chowdhary of Shivaansh Agriculture Society told TI on Friday.
“It is hoped that thousands of poor farmers will benefit economically through the Buddhist rice market.
About 1% of the market share of Buddhist rice in East Asia will need more than 3,600 metric tons of Buddhist rice every year, which can only be planted in Siddharth Nagar because of the type of land Especially there, “Chowdhary said.
“Provided a special GI tag, Kalamanamak rice that is rich in fragrance is said to be blessed by Lord Buddha, which distributes it among his followers as a reminder of his teachings.
The aroma of rice is unmatched; Furthermore, he has a low glycemic index which makes him friendly diabetes and choice Healthier.
“Director of RAM Chowdhary from Shivaansh Agriculture Society said.
Shivaansh SignanSH Defense has established Shivaansh Siddharthnagar Producer Development Development Limited (SSADPCL), which aims to promote custom rice varieties and bring it under a global lens and it is the only official CFC for Buddhist rice with a vision to reintroduce unique.
and healthy rice variations for the world.