Desi Rice Fair to showcase traditional varieties, promote awareness
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At the Desi Rice Fair, varieties of red, black, golden, and aromatic rice will be on display and for sale. A special attraction this year is the availability of medicinal paddy and rice varieties.
Famous rice varieties from across India will be displayed. These rice varieties include Kala Namak from Uttar Pradesh, Kala Jeera from Odisha, Komal Chawal from Assam, Navara and Mullan Kayama from Kerala, Mapillai Samba from Tamil Nadu, Ambe Mohar from Maharashtra, Chitta Mutyalu from Andhra Pradesh, Govindobhog, and Kalo Bhat from West Bengal.
Karnataka's own rare varieties such as Karigajivili, Rajamudi, Dodyaga, Dodda Baira Nellu, Siddha Sanna, Salem Sanna, Rajabhoga, and Andanuru Sanna will also be displayed.
Over 200 traditional rice varieties will be showcased. High-quality seeds for the upcoming monsoon sowing season will be available. In addition, organic products, fruits, vegetables, native seeds, and value-added products will be on sale.
As part of the fair, a Desi Rice Cooking competition has been organised. Participants are invited to prepare any dish using traditional rice at home and bring it to the fair by 12.30pm on Aug 10.
A drawing competition titled "The World of Rice I Saw" will be held for two age groups: 5 to 10 years and 10 to 15 years. Children must draw at home and bring their artwork to the fair by 11.00am on Sunday, Aug 10.
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