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2nd Indian Rice congress, 2023 inaugurated

Published on February 12, 2023
Current context: The 2023 Indian Rice Congress was recently inaugurated by President Murmu at the National Rice Research Institute in Cuttack, Odisha.
2nd Indian Rice congress, 2023 inaugurated
  • The theme of the congress was "Transforming Rice Research" and it focused on the global food crisis and recent scientific advancements in the field of agriculture with the aim of increasing rice production and yield.
  • The congress was organized by the Association of Rice Research Workers (ARRW) at the ICAR-NRRI.
  • The significance of the congress lies in the fact that low-income groups in India depend heavily on rice as their main source of nutrition, and the government is working towards bio-fortifying paddy crops, including the recent launch of high-protein rice.
  • The congress serves as a platform for international scientists to exchange ideas and learn about new advancements in the field of agriculture.
  • Cuttack was chosen as the location of the congress because it is a city with a rich heritage and the Indian government aims to promote its tourism at international events.

Question:

Q.1 Where was the 2nd Indian Rice congress, 2023 inaugurated?
a. Odisha
b. Punjab
c. Karnataka
d. Uttar Pradesh
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