Dehradun, July 25 -- The recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom will give a new identity to Uttarakhand's basmati rice on the global stage, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Friday.

Hailing the mutually beneficial trade deal, the CM said that it is a step towards realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mantra of 'Vocal for Local,' by taking such products to the global stage.

"Uttarakhand's Basmati rice will gain a new identity on the global stage! Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is setting new benchmarks in international trade. With the Free Trade Agreement between India and the UK, the state's Basmati rice will gain a new identity and better prices...