Bharat International Rice Conference 2025

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What happened
- The Commerce Department announced the Bharat International Rice Conference at Bharat Mandapam on 30-31 October 2025 [PIB].
- States and UTs will exhibit local rice varieties [PIB].
Background
- APEDA leads the organisation [PIB].
Why it matters
- India is a major rice exporter; stable export policy matters to buyers.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-10-24): the Commerce Department announced the Bharat International Rice Conference at Bharat Mandapam on 30-31 October 2025.
- India is a major rice exporter; stable export policy matters to buyers.
Quotable data pointThe Commerce Department announced the Bharat International Rice Conference at Bharat Mandapam on 30-31 October 2025.
PIB: Commerce: BIRC 2025, 24 Oct 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: APEDA.
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BIRC venue
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PIB.
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Dates
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PIB.
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Agency
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PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Commerce: BIRC 2025, 24 Oct 2025
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