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India urged to enhance rice quality and boost global market presence, says Chirag Paswan.

Chirag Paswan, India's Food Processing Industries Minister, emphasized the need for improved rice quality and innovation during the Bharat International Rice Conference in New Delhi. He urged the country to enhance value addition and focus on sustainability and processing to strengthen its position in global markets, despite already having a strong production base. Paswan highlighted that India accounts for nearly 40 percent of global rice trade, making quality enhancement crucial for boosting exports. The three-day conference aims to facilitate discussions among farmers, exporters, and researchers to identify improvement areas and support the rice sector's growth.

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