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Rice KANISHKA MEHROTRA, PRABHAT BAHL, SARANSH MEHTA AND ALANKRIT BHATNAGAR

Rice industry in IndiaRice production in India is an important part of national economy.

India is one of the world's largest producers of white rice and brown rice, accounting for 20% of all world rice production.

Rice is India's pre-eminent crop, and is the staple food of the people of the eastern and southern parts of the country.Continued.Rice is one of the chief grains of India. Moreover, this country has the biggest area under rice cultivation, as it is one of the principal food crops.

Rice is the basic food crop and being a tropical plant, it flourishes comfortably in hot and humid climate of India.

It is fundamentally a kharif crop in India.

Rice cultivation in indiaIn India, the traditional methods are still in use for harvesting rice.

The fields are initially ploughed and then fertiliser is applied which typically consists of cow dung and then the field is smoothed.

The seeds are transplanted by hand and then through proper irrigation, the seeds are cultivated.

Rice producing states in india

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Rice cultivation process

Production process

Export and import(in mn. Tonnes)

Rice products

Rice-flour productsRice noodlesEgg-roll wrappers and edible rice paperRice-flour cakes and dumplings

Liquid rice-based productsRice bran oilRice-based alcoholic beveragesRice vinegarRice milkRice syrup

Rice-based convenience foodsPuffed riceRice crackersCanned rice products and quick-cooking packaged rice

Other productsRice starchWild rice stems

Health benefits of riceGreat Source of EnergyCholesterol FreeBlood Pressure ManagementCancer PreventionSkin careRich in VitaminsRice can also prevent chronic constipation.