This Article is From Oct 03, 2021

Palghar's Famed Wada Kolam Rice Gets Geographical Indication Tag

Wada Kolam, also known as Zini or Jhini rice, is a traditional variety grown in Wada tehsil of Palghar, with the grain being off white in colour.

Palghar's Famed Wada Kolam Rice Gets Geographical Indication Tag

Wada Kolam has received Geographical Indication tag. (Representational)

Thane:

A variety of rice widely grown in Wada in Palghar district in Maharashtra has been given a 'Geographical Indication' tag, which will give it a unique identity as well as wider markets, a senior state agriculture official said on Sunday.

Divisional Agriculture Joint Director Ankush Mane told PTI that Wada Kolam rice got the 'Geographical Indication' tag in a meeting held in Mumbai on September 29.

Wada Kolam, also known as Zini or Jhini rice, is a traditional variety grown in Wada tehsil of Palghar, with the grain being off white in colour.

It commands a price of Rs 60-70 per kilogram in domestic markets and has a sizable demand overseas as well, officials said.

Anil Patil, a third-generation Wada Kolam farmer, said some 2,500 people are engaged in cultivating this variety in 180 villages in Wada taluka.

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