The first consignment of ‘red rice’ flagged off to the US in March 2021. Iron rich ‘red rice’ is grown in which state?

The correct answer is Assam. The first consignment of ‘ red rice’ flagged off to the US on 4 March 2021. Iron rich ‘red rice’ is grown in the Brahmaputra valley of Assam , without the use of any chemical fertilizer. This rice variety is referred as ‘ Bao-Dhaan ’, which is an integral part of Assamese food. The growth in exports of ‘red rice’ would enhance the incomes of farming families of the Brahmaputra flood plains. Assam: Chief Minister - Sarbananda Sonowal. Governor - Jagdish Mukhi. Number of districts - 33.