Palghar's famous ‘Vada Kolam’ rice gets GI tag

Palghar's famous ‘Vada Kolam’ rice gets GI tag

Daily Current Affairs   /   Palghar's famous ‘Vada Kolam’ rice gets GI tag

Change Language English Hindi

Category : State Published on: October 04 2021

Share on facebook

·       A variety of rice widely grown in Wada in the Palghar district of Maharashtra has been given the Geographical Indication tag.

·       'Vada Kolam', also known as Zini or Jhini rice, is a traditional variety grown in the Wada tehsil of Palghar, with white-colored grains.

·       Vada Kolam has been grown in Palghar for years. It is gluten-free.

·       It is known for its small grain, aroma, and taste, and for being mild to digest.

Important Facts

About Maharashtra

v Chief Minister: Uddhav Thackeray

v Governor: Bhagat Singh Koshyari

v Capital: Mumbai

Recent Post's
  • Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan presented the ‘Plant Genome Saviour Awards’ on the Silver Jubilee of the PPV&FRA Act, honoring farmers for conserving traditional seeds and biodiversity.

    Read More....
  • Bollywood singer Palak Muchhal enters the Guinness World Records for funding over 3,800 heart surgeries for underprivileged children through her charitable foundation.

    Read More....
  • Bharat–Sri Lanka Sanskrit Mahotsav 2025 inaugurated in Colombo to celebrate shared cultural heritage and the timeless wisdom of Sanskrit.

    Read More....
  • Once introduced to control pests, the Cane Toad has now become a serious ecological threat worldwide.

    Read More....
  • Shafali Verma named brand ambassador of Haryana State Commission for Women after her stellar World Cup performance.

    Read More....
  • Tata Trusts strengthens its leadership with Neville Tata’s appointment as trustee, marking a new era of governance and transparency.

    Read More....
  • World Pneumonia Day 2025 reminds us that every breath matters and global action can save millions of lives.

    Read More....
  • Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and WNS Global Services launch the Ybrant Programme to shape socially responsible leaders driving sustainable business growth.

    Read More....
  • ISRO successfully tests Gaganyaan crew module’s main parachute, a key step toward India’s first human spaceflight.

    Read More....
  • Cabinet approves Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE), providing ₹20,000 crore collateral-free credit to boost exporters’ liquidity and global competitiveness.

    Read More....