India's rice export potential is set to get a major boost with new markets worth Rs 1,17,000 crore likely to open up as the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) joins hands with the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC 2025) as its Research and Knowledge Partner.
In a significant boost to India's agri-export ambitions, three of the country's leading cooperative institutions, National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL), National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL), and Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO) Agri Business, have joined the Bharat
The Government of India's Department of Food and Public Distribution has joined hands with the Indian Rice Exporter's Federation (IREF) to host the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 and unveil a roadmap for the rice sector's contribution to Viksit Bharat @2047.
The upcoming Bharat International Rice Conference, scheduled to be held on October 30-31 at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, is expected to give a significant push to India's rice exports and benefit thousands of farmers across the country.
Prem Garg, National President of the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF), on Sunday welcomed Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal's remarks on the upcoming Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025, saying they reflect India's growing role in global trade.
In a video message, Goyal said the event would be the world's largest rice industry gathering, bringing together farmers, exporters, global buyers, policymakers and other stakeholders.
India has emerged as the world's top rice producer with a record output of 145 million metric tons, surpassing China. The country now commands over 40 per cent of the global rice trade, with exports reaching 172 nations, making it a cornerstone of global food security.