Consider the following statements regarding the Wild Rice Conservation Project in Assam: 1. The project is being implemented by the ICAR–National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBPGR) in collaboration with the Assam State Biodiversity Board. 2. The Borjuli site in the Sonitpur district has been notified as a Biodiversity Heritage Site by the National Biodiversity Authority. Select the correct statement(s) using the code given below:

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2 In News The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) , under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare , announced a significant milestone in the conservation of wild rice genetic resources in Assam . Key Points Statement 1 is correct: The project titled "In-situ Conservation and Management of Wild Rice (Oryza rufipogon) in Sonitpur District of Assam" has been implemented since 2022 by the ICAR–National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBPGR) , New Delhi, in collaboration with the Assam State Biodiversity Board . Statement 2 is correct: The Borjuli site in the Sonitpur district of Assam , identified under the project, has been officially notified as a Biodiversity Heritage Site by the National Biodiversity Authority . This recognition marks a major step towards conserving India’s rich wild rice diversity and strengthening climate-resilient agriculture . Additional Information The wild rice species involved is Oryza rufipogon . Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar , IAS, serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) . Wild rice species are considered an invaluable source of genes for developing high-yielding and nutritionally superior rice varieties. Important Points The project is funded by the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) . The conservation initiative aims to enhance the resilience , sustainability , and long-term food security of Indian agriculture.