Mushqbudji rice explained
Mushqbudji rice is a variety of non-Basmati, short-grained aromatic rice mainly grown in the Indian Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir growing on the higher reaches of the valley.[1] [2] [3] [4] It is a common and widely cultivated crop in Sagam belt of Anantnag district and the Beerwah belt of Budgam district, and also cultivated in Anantnag and Kulgam in Kashmir by farmers under irrigated conditions.[5]
Under its Geographical Indication tag, it is referred to as "Mushqbudji Rice".
Name
The name "MuskqBudji" (मुश्क बुदजी) originates from the Persian words "musk", meaning a strong and pleasant smell, and "budji", refers to rice in the region.[6] Mushqbudji is also reported as Mushk Budji.[7]
Description
Here are the characteristics, and uses of Mushk Budji rice:[8]
Characteristics
- Delicate, nutty flavor
- Slightly chewy texture
- Light ivory color with a translucent appearance
Uses
- This rice can be enjoyed in various forms, including regular cooked dishes or incorporated into recipes like pulao, biryanis, and curries
- Mushk Budji rice variety has been traditionally been served at marriage ceremonies and festivals. In Srinagar's local markets, they were previously sold as "food for the royal families" during the Mughal era.[9] [10]
Photo Gallery
Actual photos from Agriculturist Zahoor Ahmad Reshi of Kulgam, a researcher at Department of Agriculture, Kashmir.
Geographical indication
It was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) status tag from the Geographical Indications Registry under the Union Government of India on 31 July 2023 (valid until 13 June 2031).[11] [12]
Sagam Mushqbudji Farmer Producer Company Limited from Sagam, proposed the GI registration of Mushqbudji rice. After filing the application in June 2021, the rice was granted the GI tag in 2023 by the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai, making the name "Mushqbudji rice" exclusive to the rice grown in the region.[13] [14] [15] It thus became the first rice variety from Jammu and Kashmir and the 11th type of goods from Jammu and Kashmir to earn the GI tag.
The GI tag protects the rice from illegal selling and marketing, and gives it legal protection and a unique identity.
See also
Notes and References
- News: Can soil-less farming revive a revered Kashmiri rice variety on the verge of extinction? . 24 November 2024 . Mint . HT Digital Streams Ltd.
- Book: Hossain . Mohammad Anwar . Hassan . Lutful . Iftekharuddaula . Khandakar Md . Kumar . Arvind . Henry . Robert . Molecular Breeding for Rice Abiotic Stress Tolerance and Nutritional Quality . 6 April 2021 . John Wiley & Sons . 978-1-119-63316-7 . 24 November 2024 . en.
- Web site: Azmat . Hirra . Study unravels the recipe that gives mushk budiji rice its unique aroma . The Hindu . 24 November 2024 . en-IN . 28 March 2024.
- News: Rajouri's chikri wood craft, Anantnag's Mushqbudji rice receive GI tag . 24 November 2024 . The Times of India . 8 August 2023.
- News: Rajouri Chikri woodcraft, Mushqbudji rice secure GI Tags in Jammu-Kashmir . 24 November 2024 . The Economic Times . 9 August 2023.
- News: Bharat . E. T. V. . Kashmiri Rice Mushk Budji: कश्मीर घाटी में बढ़ी सुगंधित चावल 'मुश्क बुदजी' की पैदावार, जानिए आंकड़े . 24 November 2024 . ETV Bharat News . 2 May 2023 . hi.
- Book: India . Govt Of . House . Print . Races of Rice in India . 1996 . M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd. . 978-81-85880-91-4 . 24 November 2024 . en.
- Web site: Mushqbudji Rice . NABARD - National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development . 24 November 2024.
- Book: Grillo . Oscar . Rediscovery of Landraces as a Resource for the Future . 12 September 2018 . BoD – Books on Demand . 978-1-78923-724-5 . 24 November 2024 . en.
- Book: Lawrence . Sir Walter Roper . The Valley of Kashmír . 1895 . H. Frowde . 24 November 2024 . en.
- News: Rajouri Chikri woodcraft, Mushqbudji rice secure GI Tags in Jammu-Kashmir . 24 November 2024 . The Economic Times . 9 August 2023.
- Web site: Mushqbudji Rice . Intellectual Property India . 24 November 2024.
- News: Jammu and Kashmir authorities plan revival of aromatic rice Mushk Budji, expand cultivation to 5,000 hectares . 24 November 2024 . The Economic Times . 8 October 2023.
- Book: GROUP . SSGCP . Drishti (English) 2024 . 7 March 2024 . Sam Samyik Ghatna Chakra . 24 November 2024 . en.
- Book: National Current Affairs E-Book August 2023: Download Free PDF: Get your dose of national news with the free National Current Affairs E-Book August 2023 PDF. . 8 September 2023 . Testbook.com . 24 November 2024 . en.
