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Chokuwa Rice of Assam — The Traditional “Soak-and-Eat” Grain of the Brahmaputra Valley

Reported by Dharmakshethra - India Unabridged 9 Oct 2026, 8:30 am IST 1 min read

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Its distinctive qualities, historical reputation and close association with Assam eventually led to registration of Chokuwa Rice of Assam as a Geographical Indication, protecting a rice tradition deeply rooted in the Brahmaputra Valley.

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Section: India
Topics: Economy & RBI
Places: Assam
First reported by: Dharmakshethra - India Unabridged
Reporter: kautilya
Published: Friday, 9 October 2026, 8:30 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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