Doon Basmati, the rice variety known for its rich aroma and distinctive taste, is fast disappearing as the area in which it is grown is disappearing due to rapid urbanization. According to the recent report of Uttarakhand Biodiversity Board, the area under cultivation of Doon Basmati rice has decreased by 62 percent in the last five years. According to the report, while Doon Basmati rice was being produced in an area of 410 hectares in 2018, this figure has reduced to just 157 hectares in 2022. Not only this, due…
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