Rice

RICE as one of the most consumed foods on the planet, it forms an important part of the diet of billions worldwide. Rice is the staple food of more than half of the world’s population and it’s not just a side dish or an accompaniment, featuring quite prominently in several food recipes. It is an indispensable part of everyday diet in many continents. It might be weather raw rice or boiled rice. People select any rice variety according to their personal preferences, flavors, culinary needs and health benefits.

Rice is the most important food crop of India covering about one-fourth of the total cropped area and providing food to about half of the Indian population. India has made tremendous progress in rice productivity and production during the past 45 years. Due to use of high yielding varieties and new technology Punjab has given the title of "Rice Bowl of India".