Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Bengal Accuses Centre of Blocking Gobindobhog Rice Exports
The state of Bengal is upset because the central government hasn't allowed them to export their famous Gobindobhog rice, even though it has a special tag recognizing its quality.
The state says the center is delaying, possibly to help other types of rice.
The central government says there's a technical reason for the hold-up.
Experts are worried this delay could hurt Bengal's economy, as the rice farmers are developing new varieties of rice that are salt resistant.
Bengal alleges Centre is blocking exports of Gobindobhog rice.
Minister Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay claims delays despite GI tag.
Centre cites technical issues, not approving export permissions.
Agricultural experts urge quicker resolution for economic impact.
New saline-tolerant rice varieties, like Nona Sworno, were discussed.
- Who
- Bengal government and the Central government of India.
- What
- Disagreement over export approval for Gobindobhog rice.
- When
- Discussions during the Bengal Rice conclave.
- Where
- Bengal, India.
- Why
- Dispute over export permissions for Gobindobhog rice.
Bengal Government
Central Government
Export Approval
Bengal Government
The Central government is intentionally delaying the approval of Gobindobhog rice export.
Central Government
The Central government claims the delay is due to a technical issue (harmonized code number) not to block exports
- Rice Type in Dispute
- Gobindobhog
- GI Tag Received
- 2017
- Government Official
- Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay
- Reason for Delay (Centre)
- Technical issue
- New Rice Variety
- Nona Sworno