About Basmati Rice (GI)
Basmati is long-grain aromatic rice grown in the Indo-Gangetic plain below the Himalaya; the GI protects the name for this region.
About the Crop
Basmati is a long-grain, aromatic rice that may be sold under that name only if grown in the GI region at the foot of the Himalaya. It is India's most valuable farm export, sold to more than a hundred countries.
Where It Comes From
Basmati Rice (GI) comes from Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, western Uttar Pradesh and parts of Jammu & Kashmir. The GI tag means that only produce from this area, made or grown in the traditional way, may be sold under this name. Producers and traders can register as authorised users of the GI.
Season and Market
Harvest October–November; sold year-round after ageing. Karnal, Taraori, Amritsar and Kaithal markets; APEDA registers export contracts.
What a GI Tag Means for Buyers
A Geographical Indication is registered with the GI Registry in Chennai. It protects a product's name, helps buyers trust its origin, and usually brings a price premium to growers. Buyers should ask suppliers whether they are registered authorised users, look for GI logos and origin details on packs, and buy from known farmer groups, cooperatives and brands in the region.
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