New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- The recently held Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 here in the national capital's Bharat Mandapam had brought together thousands of farmers, exporters, and buyers to showcase India's rich rice diversity and explore new global opportunities. It opened a window to the world for Indian farmers to exhibit and promote their rice varieties, of which many were GI varieties.

The two-day mega rice conference was inaugurated and led by the farmers, reflective of their great importance in India's agricultural ecosystem.

BIRC 2025, held on October 30-31, saw participation of over 5,000 farmers, over 3,500 exporters and millers, and international buyers.

All stakeholder departments came together to showcase Indi...