Baloda Bazar-Bhatapara Rice Products: How Chhattisgarh’s Paddy Becomes a Value-Added Food
In Chhattisgarh rice is really important. It is connected to farming and what people eat at home. The state is known for growing a lot of rice. Rice goes through a lot of changes from the time it is grown in the fields to the time it is used to make…
Raipur: The Growing Bakery Products Hub of Chhattisgarh
Raipur is the capital city of Chhattisgarh. It is one of the most important places in the state for business, learning, travel and factories. Raipur lies in the flat lands of central Chhattisgarh. The area has a farming tradition and a growing city…
Raigarh: Building a Future Around Tomato-Based Products in Chhattisgarh
Introduction Raigarh is one of the prominent districts in Chhattisgarh. Raigarh is famous for its cultural heritage, for the work of farmers, for its growing industry and for its many natural resources. Raigarh sits in the part of the state. In Raigarh…
Narayanpur: Harnessing the Potential of Minor Forest Produce and Harra
Introduction Narayanpur is a gem among the green hills of southern Chhattisgarh. In Narayanpur, forests, hills, rivers and waterfalls weave a world where people live closely with nature. The seven out of ten people in Narayanpur belong to tribal…
Mungeli: The Emerging Hub of Tomato-Based Products in Chhattisgarh
Introduction Mungeli is a district of Chhattisgarh but farming has always been important for its economy and the people living in the countryside. The district was formed in January 2012. Has three main tehsils—Mungeli, Patharia and Lormi. The district…
Dhemaji’s Famous Mustard-Based Products: A Traditional Taste of Assam’s Culture and Heritage
Assam is a land of agriculture and culture. In Assam’s villages, the rhythm of nature is echoed in the food cooked at home. Rice, vegetables, fish, leafy vegetables, pulses and oilseeds are an integral part of the Assamese diet. Mustard, in particular,…
Dhubri’s Famous Chilli-Based Products: A Spicy Tradition Rooted in Assam’s Culture
Assam’s region of many landscapes and cultures has produced its share of unique food staples and delicacies. From the fertile Brahmaputra valley and the riverine communities to the ancient Assamese towns, local produce has made its way into home-cooked…
Arecanut in Karimganj, Assam: The Supari That Has Been Around for Years
There are some things we see so often that we stop paying attention to them. An areca palm standing beside a house is one of them. In many parts of Assam, these tall trees have been a familiar sight for years. The fruit they produce gives us arecanut,…
Sivasagar, Assam: The Traditional Taste of Red Rice and Old Assamese Food
State: Assam District: Sivasagar ODOP Product: Rice (Red Rice) Based Products Category: Traditional Food, Rice Products & Rural Entrepreneurship Food has a unique characteristic that reflects the background of the country or village, where it…