Initiative Details
Project Name | Chandauli Black Rice |
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Department/State/District | Department of Agriculture |
Sector | Agriculture |
Year | 2020 |
Project Details |
Summary
Chandauli is popularly known as the “Rice bowl of Uttar Pradesh”. Fertile soil, water availability and climatic conditions are favourable for paddy cultivation. In 2018, Chandauli was included in the list of aspirational districts, thus requiring focused attention. The District Administration, Chandauli began to search a high value crop that could increase farmer’s income and ‘black rice’ was identified... Read More