LUCKNOW: From the verge of extinction from its place of origin in east UP district to a blooming crop in Lucknow’s Raj Bhawan — Kalanamak rice, famous for its unique fragrance, texture and nutritional value, has come a long way.
“The scented black husk of Terai region of east UP was planted in half an acre of the governor’s official residence and is ready to ripe in December month,” said a state government official.
Although it has been cultivated since the times of Gautam Buddha and is also referred to as ‘Buddha rice’, the crop got a new lease of life after it was declared ODOP product of Siddharthanagar and got the GI (Geographical Indication) tag.
