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Rice, Millets & Pulses · Manipur
Chak-Hao (Manipur Black Rice)
A fragrant, deep-purple glutinous rice traditionally used in the festive dessert Chak-Hao Kheer, recently drawing global attention for its high anthocyanin (antioxidant) content.
GI status: GI-registered, 2020
Shelf life: 12+ months as dried grain
Women-led sector
| Category | Rice, Millets & Pulses |
|---|---|
| Region | Manipur |
| GI status | GI-registered, 2020 |
| Typical shelf life | 12+ months as dried grain |
| Women's role in production | Manipur's paddy transplanting, harvesting, dehusking and the traditional hand-pounding of Chak-Hao is women's work, coordinated through the state's famous all-women Ima Keithel (mothers') markets. |
Why this fits a low-wastage SHG model: Dried rice grain is inherently long-shelf-life and easy to store, so an SHG rice-aggregation and milling operation carries very low spoilage risk.
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