Chak Hao wins laurels at BIRC
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 25 2026:
Showcasing its rich indigenous rice heritage on the National stage, Manipur won accolades on the second day of the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan New Delhi.
Manipur was honoured with the prestigious Global Excellence Award for Best Award in GI Rice Category for best indigenous product presentation and innovation in value added rice products.
The award was received on behalf of the State by Kh Nimaichand Singh, Seed Analyst, Department of Agriculture, Manipur.
The Department of Agriculture led by Director Peter Salam along with MOVCDNER Nodal Officer Kh Nimaichand, departmental team, entrepreneurs and Farmer Producer Organisations from the State suc- cessfully displayed the State's indigenous scented rice varieties (Black Chak Hao and White Chak Hao) and value added products at the three day conference which concluded today.
Manipur's stall was a major attraction, featuring its GI-tagged Chak-hao and range of innovative value-added products including Instant Chak-hao Kheer, Chak-hao cookies, Chak-hao gulla and Chak-hao bhujia.




