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Rice, Millets & Pulses · Kerala — Wayanad
Wayanad Gandhakasala Rice
A fragrant, medium-grain aromatic rice grown in the hill district of Wayanad, traditionally paired with Jeerakasala rice in the region's signature biryani.
GI status: GI-registered, 2017
Shelf life: 12+ months
Women-led sector
| Category | Rice, Millets & Pulses |
|---|---|
| Region | Kerala — Wayanad |
| GI status | GI-registered, 2017 |
| Typical shelf life | 12+ months |
| Women's role in production | Grown alongside Jeerakasala by Wayanad's tribal and smallholder women farmers, who carry out most transplanting and post-harvest work. |
Why this fits a low-wastage SHG model: Dried grain storage keeps this staple low-risk for extended SHG-level holding.
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