APEDA facilitates first export of GI-tagged Joha rice to the UK and Italy
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What happened
- APEDA facilitated the first export of 25 tonnes of GI-tagged Joha rice from Assam to the UK and Italy on 12 March 2026 [PIB].
- Joha, an indigenous aromatic rice of Assam, received its GI tag in 2017 [PIB].
Background
- GI tags are given under the GI of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
Why it matters
- GI-led exports earn premium prices for the North East.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-03-13): APEDA facilitated the first export of 25 tonnes of GI-tagged Joha rice from Assam to the UK and Italy on 12 March 2026.
- GI-led exports earn premium prices for the North East.
Quotable data pointJoha, an indigenous aromatic rice of Assam, received its GI tag in 2017.
PIB: Commerce: Joha rice export, 13 Mar 2026
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: GI tags of Assam.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Joha rice is from
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
GI tag received
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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APEDA is under
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Commerce: Joha rice export, 13 Mar 2026
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