Manipur sends consignment of black rice to Europe

Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh on Thursday flagged off a one metric tonne consignment of Organic Black Rice to Europe.

The Chief Minister said that the consignment is send through North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited (NERAMAC) in association with the state Department of Agriculture.

He added, “This variety of rice has GI tag. I extend my gratitude to the Centre for extending support to the farmers in exporting their products. Black rice has high vitamin and mineral content besides being gluten free and strong antioxidant properties.”


He added, “Earlier we have send 1500 MT of black rice to other states in the country.”