1.India is one of the leading producers of this crop. Rice is the basic food crop and being a tropical plant, it flourishes comfortably in a hot and humid climate.

2.It is rich in calcium, magnesium, reduces blood pressure, and is a good source of Vitamins A and B.

3.There were about 1,10,000 varieties of rice in India till 1970, but now there are only 6,000. If we don’t bring these rice types on our daily plate, we may lose a chunk of biodiversity very soon.

4.Eating many varieties of rice prevents micro-nutrient deficiencies and offers diverse tastes.