45 Notified Varieties Of Basmati Rice in India

28 March 2024, New Delhi: For centuries, “Basmati” has been cultivated in the Himalayan foothills of the Indian subcontinent, creating a rice variety renowned for its exceptional qualities. With its long, slender grains that elongate upon cooking, soft and fluffy texture, delightful taste, superior aroma, and distinct flavor, Basmati rice stands apart from other aromatic long-grain varieties.

The distinctive characteristics of Basmati rice can be attributed to the agro-climatic conditions of its specific geographical area, along with the meticulous methods of harvesting, processing, and aging. These factors combine to create a rice that is truly unique and adds a touch of elegance to any meal, turning even the simplest dish into a gourmet delight.

Areas of Cultivation and India’s Dominance in Basmati Rice Export

Basmati rice production in India primarily occurs in the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttarakhand, and western Uttar Pradesh.

India holds a prominent position as the leading exporter of Basmati Rice in the global market. In the year 2022-23 alone, the country exported an impressive 4,558,972.23 metric tonnes of Basmati Rice, valued at Rs. 38,524.11 crores (or 4,787.50 US$ million).

During the same period, notable export destinations for Indian Basmati Rice included Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, and the Yemen Republic. This highlights the widespread popularity and demand for India’s finest Basmati Rice across multiple countries.

45 Notified Varieties Of Basmati Rice in India

So far 45 varieties of Basmati rice have been notified under the Seeds Act, 1966. These are Basmati 217, Punjab Basmati 1 (Bauni Basmati), Basmati 386, Punjab Basmati 2, Punjab Basmati 3, Basmati 370, Haryana Basmati 1, Taraori Basmati (HBC 19), Type 3 (Dehraduni Basmati), Pant Basmati 1 (IET 21665), Pant Basmati 2 (IET 21953), Kasturi, Mahi Sugandha, Basmati CSR 30 (After amendment), Malviya Basmati Dhan 10-9 (IET 21669), Ranbir Basmati, Basmati 564, Pusa Basmati 1, Pusa Basmati 1121 (After amendment), Pusa Basmati 1509 (IET 21960), Pusa Basmati 6 (Pusa 1401), Pusa Basmati 1609, Pusa Basmati 1637, Pusa Basmati 1728, Vallabh Basmati 22, Vallabh Basmati 21 (IET 19493), Vallabh Basmati 23, Vallabh Basmati 24, Pusa Basmati 1718, Punjab Basmati 4, Punjab Basmati 5, Haryana Basmati 2, Pusa Basmati 1692, Jammu Basmati 118, Jammu Basmati 138, Jammu Basmati 129, Jammu Basmati 123, Pusa Basmati 1847, Pusa Basmati 1885, Pusa Basmati 1886, Pusa Basmati 1985, Pusa Basmati 1979, Pusa Basmati 1882, Punjab Basmati 7.

Sl. No.	Variety	Notification No. & Date
1	Basmati 217	4045 – 24.09.1969361 (E) – 30.06.1973
2	Punjab Basmati 1 (Bauni Basmati)	596 (E) – 13.08.1984
3	Basmati 386	647 (E) – 09.09.1997
4	Punjab Basmati 2	1708 (E) – 26.07.2012
5	Punjab Basmati 3	3540(E) –  24.11.2016
6	Basmati 370	361 (E) – 30.06.1973786 – 02.02.1976
7	Haryana Basmati 1	793 (E) – 22.11.1991
8	Taraori Basmati (HBC 19)	1(E) – 01.01.1996
9	Type 3 (Dehraduni Basmati)	13   – 19.12.1978
10	Pant Basmati 1 (IET 21665)	112(E)- 13.01.2016
11	Pant Basmati 2 (IET 21953)	112(E) – 13.01.2016
12	Kasturi	615 (E) – 06.11.1989
13	Mahi Sugandha	408 (E) – 04.05.1995
14	Basmati CSR 30After amendment	1134(E) – 25.11.20012126 (E) – 10.09.2012
15	Malviya Basmati Dhan 10-9 (IET21669)	2817 (E) – 19.09.2013
16	Ranbir Basmati	1 (E) – 01.01.1996
17	Basmati 564	268 (E) – 28.01.2015
18	Pusa Basmati 1	615 (E) – 06.11.1989
19	Improved Pusa Basmati 1 (Pusa 1460)	1178 (E) – 20.07.2007
20	Pusa Basmati 1121After amendment	1566 (E) – 05.11.20052547 (E) – 29.10.2008
21	Pusa Basmati 1509 (IET 21960)	2817 (E) – 19.09.2013
22	Pusa Basmati 6 (Pusa 1401)	733 (E) – 01.04.2010
23	Pusa Basmati 1609	2680(E)- 01.10.2015
24	Pusa Basmati 1637	3540(E) –  24.11.2016
25	Pusa Basmati 1728	3540(E) –  24.11.2016
26	Vallabh Basmati 22	2187 (E) – 27.08.2009
27	Vallabh Basmati 21 (IET 19493)	2817 (E) – 19.09.2013
28	Vallabh Basmati 23	268 (E) – 28.01.2015
29	Vallabh Basmati 24	268 (E) – 28.01.2015
30	Pusa Basmati 1718	2805(E) –  25.08.2017
31	Punjab Basmati 4	1379 (E) – 27.03.2018
32	Punjab Basmati 5	1379 (E) – 27.03.2018
33	Haryana Basmati 2	3220 (E) – 05.09.2019
34	Pusa Basmati 1692	3482 (E) – 07.10.2020
35	Jammu Basmati 118	2986(E) –  20.7.2021
36	Jammu Basmati 138	2986(E) –  20.7.2021
37	Jammu Basmati 129	1498 (E) –  01.4.2019
38	Jammu Basmati 123	2986(E) –  20.7.2021
39	Pusa Basmati 1847	8 (E) – 03.01.2022
40	Pusa Basmati 1885	8 (E) – 03.01.2022
41	Pusa Basmati 1886	8 (E) – 03.01.2022
42	Pusa Basmati 1985	8 (E) – 03.01.2022
43	Pusa Basmati 1979	8 (E) – 03.01.2022
44	Pusa Basmati 1882	4065(E)- 31.08.2022
45	Punjab Basmati 7	4065(E)- 31.08.2022

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