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Type of non-Basmati aromatic rice| Arunachal Pradesh Khaw Tai (Khamti Rice) | |
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| Geographical indication | |
| Alternative names | Khaw Tai rice or Khamti rice |
| Description | Arunachal Pradesh Khaw Tai (Khamti Rice) is an aromatic rice cultivated in Arunachal Pradesh |
| Type | Aromatic rice |
| Area | Namsai, Changlang, and Lohit districts |
| Country | India |
| Registered | 3 October 2023 |
| Official website | ipindia.gov.in |
Arunachal Pradesh Khaw Tai (Khamti Rice) is an indigenous variety of non-Basmati, short-grained bold aromatic rice mainly grown in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It is a common and traditionally widely cultivated crop by Khampti tribal farmers in Namsai, Changlang, and Lohit districts. Under its Geographical Indication tag, it is referred to as "Arunachal Pradesh Khaw Tai (Khamti Rice)".
Name
The name "Arunachal Pradesh Khaw Tai (Khamti Rice)" is made up of few terms - With Arunachal Pradesh referring to the state where it is cultivated; Tai refers to the Tai ethnic group; Khamti refers to the Khamti tribe who are the primary cultivators for this rice. It is simply known as Khaw Tai rice or Khamti rice too.
Description
The Khampti tribal farmers, inhabiting the Namsai region of Arunachal Pradesh, traditionally cultivate crops. "Khampti" means "a land full of gold". Their staple food includes the chewy sticky Khaw Tai rice, which has a strong aroma, bold size, and is much healthier with many medicinal values. The sources of water for growing rice create rice environments either irrigated or rain-fed. This rice was once used by their ancestors as a protective jacket during wars and jungle expeditions, providing both protection and sustenance. The Khampti people also enjoy boiled rice cakes wrapped in leaves and a simple meal of rice mixed with boiled green leafy vegetables.
Geographical indication
It was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) status tag from the Geographical Indications Registry, under the Union Government of India, on 3 October 2023 and is valid until 12 December 2031.
Namsai Organic Spices and Agricultural Producer Company Limited from Lohit, proposed the GI registration of Arunachal Pradesh Khaw Tai (Khamti Rice). After filing the application in December 2021, the rice was granted the GI tag in 2023 by the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai, making the name "Arunachal Pradesh Khaw Tai (Khamti Rice)" exclusive to the rice grown in the region. It thus became the first rice variety from Arunachal Pradesh and the 3rd type of goods from Arunachal Pradesh 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.
References
- Misra, Kamal K. (1994). Tribal Elites and Social Transformation. Inter-India Publications. ISBN 978-81-210-0319-3. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
- Gogoi, Pushpa (1996). Tai of North East India. Chumphra Printers and Publishers. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
- Gogoi, Lila (1971). The Tai Khamtis. NEFA, Chowkhamoon Gohain (Namsoom). Retrieved 22 December 2024.
- Sarkar, Jayanta (1987). Society, Culture, and Ecological Adaptation Among Three Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. Anthropological Survey of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Culture, Government of India. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
- "Arunachal Yak churpi, Khamti rice & Tangsa textile get GI tag". The Times of India. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
- Brien, Charmaine O' (15 December 2013). The Penguin Food Guide to India. Penguin UK. ISBN 978-93-5118-575-8. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
- "18 lesser-known GI-certified products of Arunachal Pradesh". The Times of India. 3 March 2024. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
