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Odisha Shifts to Value-Driven, Farmer-Centric Rice Economy, Deputy CM Announces
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News18•03-10-2026, 21:00
Odisha Shifts to Value-Driven, Farmer-Centric Rice Economy, Deputy CM Announces
- •Odisha is moving beyond conventional rice production towards a value-driven and farmer-centric rice economy, according to Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo.
- •This new approach aims to strengthen value addition, promote healthier and nutritious rice, and create better income opportunities for farmers.
- •The state government is committed to providing infrastructure, policy support, and institutional convergence to bring nutritious rice to national and global markets.
- •The 'Odisha Healthier Rice Business Summit 2026' emphasized taking fortified rice to commercial markets with farmers as primary beneficiaries.
- •Business commitments worth Rs 6 crore for approximately 1,000 metric tonnes of nutritious rice were announced at the summit.
Key Questions Answered
Odisha is transitioning toward a value-driven and farmer-centric rice economy aimed at promoting healthier and nutritious rice, strengthening value addition, and expanding income opportunities.
The summit was organized jointly by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment (DA&FE) and the Department of Mission Shakti, in collaboration with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS).
Business commitments announced at the summit involved approximately 1,000 metric tonnes of nutritious rice valued at Rs 6 crore.
