International recognition of three types of rice from Bengal by the United Nations! Mamata Banerjee is delighted

 International recognition of three types of rice from Bengal by the United Nations! Mamata Banerjee is delighted

International recognition of three types of rice from Bengal by the United Nations! Mamata Banerjee is delighted

 Reported by Sanchita chatterjee: The United Nations has given international recognition to three types of rice from Bengal, including Gobindabhog rice. In addition, the state government's special project 'Matir Shristi' has also received recognition. On Wednesday, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on her social handle that she is proud and excited to receive this recognition from the United Nations. Not only that, in her post, she dedicated this recognition to the people of rural Bengal, especially the farmers of West Bengal. She also told how the 'Matir Shristi' project has made barren and single-crop land fertile, multi-crop, and cultivable throughout the year.

 On this day, Mamata Banerjee wrote on her social handle, "I am very proud to announce that the UN has once again recognized one of our pioneering initiatives. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has given this internationally valuable certificate of recognition to our 'Soil Creation' program. This international level certificate of appreciation is due to the huge success of the pioneering 'Soil Creation' project that we started in 2020 in the western districts of our state.

The UN has recognized this multi-faceted project, which is effective in conserving natural heritage and biodiversity, as a unique people-oriented initiative.

Through the 'Soil Creation' project, in a unique vision, we have integrated various aspects of land, irrigation and the Panchayat system into one formula. Our main goal is to make the rough, barren and single-crop land of the western region fertile, multi-crop, and cultivable throughout the year. Vegetables and fruits are now being cultivated in these well-watered and fertile lands. Pond digging and other  The new irrigation system has ensured water supply. As a result, millions of people have been employed and the income of rural families has increased manifold.”

He wrote, “I am also happy to inform you that the UN (FAO) has also recognized Bengal’s famous fragrant rice – Gobindabhog, Tulaipanji and Kanakchur as international ‘Food & Culture Heritage’.

I am sharing these certificates with you, received from the Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

These international awards are a huge recognition of Bengal’s work in protecting natural resources, biodiversity and our food culture.

I dedicate this honor to all the people of rural Bengal, especially the farmer brothers and sisters of Bengal.”

Incidentally, the popularity of Gobindabhog rice is not new, the demand for this rice is high across the country. This rice is cultivated in districts like Nadia, Burdwan, Hooghly, Bankura, Birbhum. Although Tulaipanji is a rice of North Bengal.  This rice is cultivated in North Dinajpur and its surrounding areas. On the other hand, Kanakchur is cultivated in South 24 Parganas. However, all these rices are available for purchase everywhere in West Bengal. There is no doubt that the recognition of these three famous fragrant rices of Bengal by the United Nations is quite significant.nternational recognition of three types of rice from Bengal by the United Nations! Mamata Banerjee is delighted

The United Nations has given international recognition to three types of rice from Bengal, including Gobindabhog rice. In addition, the state government's special project 'Matir Shristi' has also received recognition. On Wednesday, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on her social handle that she is proud and excited to receive this recognition from the United Nations. Not only that, in her post, she dedicated this recognition to the people of rural Bengal, especially the farmers of West Bengal. She also told how the 'Matir Shristi' project has made barren and single-crop land fertile, multi-crop, and cultivable throughout the year.

 On this day, Mamata Banerjee wrote on her social handle, "I am very proud to announce that the UN has once again recognized one of our pioneering initiatives. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has given this internationally valuable certificate of recognition to our 'Soil Creation' program. This international level certificate of appreciation is due to the huge success of the pioneering 'Soil Creation' project that we started in 2020 in the western districts of our state.

The UN has recognized this multi-faceted project, which is effective in conserving natural heritage and biodiversity, as a unique people-oriented initiative.

Through the 'Soil Creation' project, in a unique vision, we have integrated various aspects of land, irrigation and the Panchayat system into one formula. Our main goal is to make the rough, barren and single-crop land of the western region fertile, multi-crop, and cultivable throughout the year. Vegetables and fruits are now being cultivated in these well-watered and fertile lands. Pond digging and other  The new irrigation system has ensured water supply. As a result, millions of people have been employed and the income of rural families has increased manifold.”

He wrote, “I am also happy to inform you that the UN (FAO) has also recognized Bengal’s famous fragrant rice – Gobindabhog, Tulaipanji and Kanakchur as international ‘Food & Culture Heritage’.

I am sharing these certificates with you, received from the Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

These international awards are a huge recognition of Bengal’s work in protecting natural resources, biodiversity and our food culture.

I dedicate this honor to all the people of rural Bengal, especially the farmer brothers and sisters of Bengal.”

Incidentally, the popularity of Gobindabhog rice is not new, the demand for this rice is high across the country. This rice is cultivated in districts like Nadia, Burdwan, Hooghly, Bankura, Birbhum. Although Tulaipanji is a rice of North Bengal.  This rice is cultivated in North Dinajpur and its surrounding areas. On the other hand, Kanakchur is cultivated in South 24 Parganas. However, all these rices are available for purchase everywhere in West Bengal. There is no doubt that the recognition of these three famous fragrant rices of Bengal by the United Nations is quite significant.