Manipur CM N Biren Singh Flags Off Export Of 10 MT Chak-Hao Rice To Europe

Imphal: Today, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh flagged off a consignment 10 MT of Chak-hao rice which was sent off to be exported to European countries. 

The flagging off ceremony took place in the presence of Agriculture, Veterinary & Animal Husbandry & Tourism Minister of Manipur, Oinam Lukhoi Singh.

The Chief Minister had shared the news on social media from his official Twitter handle. He also praised the youths of the state who were making efforts to market Chak-hao rice outside of Manipur. The tweet read, "I'm glad to flagged off a consignment of 10 MT Chak-hao in presence of Hon'ble Minister, Sh @LukhoiOinam Ji. Chak-Hao, a GI tagged crop of Manipur, is becoming one of the most popular rice. I'm happy that many youths have started ventures to market these crops outside Manipur."

The Chak-hao rice, which is a GI tagged rice from Manipur, being exported to European countries through Organic Foods Pvt. Ltd. based in Kolkata. The Chak-hao rice is produced by Chak-hao Poireiton Organic Producer Company Ltd. in Imphal West with the help of Green Foundation, Imphal, under MOVCDNER.

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