Andaman Karen Musley rice
| Andaman Karen Musley rice | |
|---|---|
| Geographical indication | |
| Description | Andaman Karen Musley rice is an aromatic rice cultivated in Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| Type | Aromatic rice |
| Area | Mayabunder and Diglipur tehsil of North and Middle Andaman district |
| Country | India |
| Registered | 3 December 2024 |
| Official website | ipindia.gov.in |
Andaman Karen Musley rice is a variety of non-Basmati, short-grained aromatic rice mainly grown in the Indian Union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands by the Karen community.[1] It is a common and widely cultivated crop in the Mayabunder tehsil of the North and Middle Andaman district, particularly in villages like Webi, Deopur, Lataw, Lucknow (Burmabera), Karmatang-9 and Karmatang-10 along with Borang, and Chipo villages of Diglipur tehsil.[2][3][4]
Under its Geographical Indication tag, it is referred to as "Andaman Karen Musley rice".[5]
Name
[edit]The name "Andaman Karen Musley" holds a threefold significance, referring to the geographical region of the Andaman islands where it's cultivated, acknowledging the local Karen community that has traditionally cultivated this paddy for generations, and named after one of the five ancient rice cultures, Musley, cultivated in the region.[6][7]
Description
[edit]Musley rice, a native rice variety, is renowned for its distinct aroma, nutritional richness, and adaptability to saline soils, with the Karen community preserving their cultural heritage through its traditional cultivation.[8] Musley Rice is used for both lunch and dinner. It has high yield, small grains, and good taste.[9]
Geographical indication
[edit]It was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) status tag from the Geographical Indications Registry, under the Union Government of India, on 3 December 2024.[10]
Centre for Participatory Training and Learning from Port Blair, proposed the GI registration of Andaman Karen Musley rice. After filing the application in February 2023, the rice was granted the GI tag in 2024 by the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai, making the name "Andaman Karen Musley rice" exclusive to the rice grown in the region. It thus became the first rice variety from Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the 6th type of goods from Andaman and Nicobar Islands to earn the GI tag.[11]
The prestigious GI tag, awarded by the GI registry, celebrates the heritage of the Karen communities, and provide intellectual property protection, ensuring the preservation of these products for future generations.[12]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "3 food products from Andaman and Nicobar Islands get GI recognition". MSN. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ General, India Office of the Registrar (1971). Census of India, 1971, Series 23, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Controller of Publications. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
- ^ Murthy, R. V. R. (1 January 2005). Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Development and Decentralization. Mittal Publications. ISBN 978-81-8324-049-9. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
- ^ Prasad, Dr Vijay; Baksh, Dr S. Allah (12 April 2024). SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF FISHING COMMUNITY IN ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS. kitab writing publication. ISBN 978-93-6092-099-9. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
- ^ "Details | Geographical Indications | Intellectual Property India". Intellectual Property India. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Special Features and Characterization of Rice Land Races of Karen Community in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India". Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Special Features and Characterization of Rice Land Races ofKaren Community in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India". The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "3 food products from Andaman and Nicobar Islands get GI recognition". The Times of India. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "From Kashi to Kala Pani: Rajni Kant promotes Andaman's GI products". The Times of India. 4 December 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Seven products of Andaman and Nicobar Islands get GI tags". ThePrint. 4 December 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "'GI man of India' helps 7 Andaman tribal products receive coveted tag". The Times of India. 5 December 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
- ^ "Nicobar Coconut, Andaman Karen Musley Rice get Geographical Indication tags - CNBC TV18". CNBCTV18. 8 December 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
