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Rice, Millets & Pulses · West Bengal — Burdwan
Gobindobhog Rice
A short-grain, intensely aromatic rice used in Bengali sweets and festive rice dishes, considered one of India's finest non-basmati aromatic varieties.
GI status: GI-registered, 2017
Shelf life: 12+ months
Women-led sector
| Category | Rice, Millets & Pulses |
|---|---|
| Region | West Bengal — Burdwan |
| GI status | GI-registered, 2017 |
| Typical shelf life | 12+ months |
| Women's role in production | Post-harvest cleaning, sorting and packaging of this premium rice is a significant source of paid work for women in Bengal's rice-processing clusters, including SHG-run units. |
Why this fits a low-wastage SHG model: As with all dried rice, long, stable shelf life removes the wastage risk that comes with perishable produce.
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