Tandur, situated on the banks of the Kagna River has recently received the coveted Geographical Indication Tag (GI Tag) for its outstanding red gram. This region is dotted with dal mills and is famous for its pigeon pea. Red gram is an important agricultural crop in Telangana with more than 3.43 lakh hectares of land... Continue Reading →
Gobindabhog Rice of West Bengal
Archaeological excavations conducted in 1962 at Pandu Rajar Dhibi in Ausgram II block in the Sadar North subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district in West Bengal unearthed earthen pots using a mix of rice husk in the main mound. Based on scientific tests, archaeologists concluded that the ancient civilization that dates back to 2000 BCE... Continue Reading →
Navapur Tur Dal
The taluka of Navapur in Nandurbar district in Maharashtra is famous for its delicious fruits, vegetables and foodgrains. Navapur is traditionally known to be a stronghold of the tribals who arrived here centuries ago when their homeland was invaded by the Mughals. Some of the best agricultural crops of India like groundnuts, soya bean, rice and tur... Continue Reading →
