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Arunachal Pradesh Khaw Tai (Khamti Rice)
Geographical indication
Alternative namesKhaw Tai rice or Khamti rice
DescriptionArunachal Pradesh Khaw Tai (Khamti Rice) is an aromatic rice cultivated in Arunachal Pradesh
TypeAromatic rice
AreaNamsai, Changlang, and Lohit districts
CountryIndia
Registered3 October 2023
Official websiteipindia.gov.in

Arunachal Pradesh Khaw Tai (Khamti Rice) is an indigenous variety of non-Basmati, short-grained bold aromatic rice mainly grown in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It is a common and traditionally widely cultivated crop by Khampti tribe farmers in Namsai, Changlang, and Lohit districts.[1][2][3] Under its Geographical Indication tag, it is referred to as "Arunachal Pradesh Khaw Tai (Khamti Rice)".

Name

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The name "Arunachal Pradesh Khaw Tai (Khamti Rice)" is made up of few terms - With "Arunachal Pradesh" referring to the state where it is cultivated; "Khaw" or "Khao" means rice in the local Khamti language; "Tai" refers to the Tai ethnic group and also Tai means heavenly; and "Khamti" refers to the Khamti ethnic tribe - the primary cultivators for this rice variety, who call themselves Tai Khampti.[4][5][6][7][8] It is simply known as Khaw Tai rice or Khamti rice too.[9]

Description

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The Khampti farmers, inhabiting the Namsai region of Arunachal Pradesh, traditionally cultivate crops.[9] "Khampti" means "a land full of gold".[10] Their staple food includes the chewy sticky Khaw Tai rice, which has a strong aroma, bold size, and is much healthier with many medicinal values.[11] The sources of water for growing rice create rice environments either irrigated or rain-fed.[12] This rice was once used by their ancestors as a protective jacket during wars and jungle expeditions, providing both protection and sustenance.

Cuisine

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The Khampti people also enjoy boiled rice cakes wrapped in leaves and a simple meal of rice mixed with boiled green leafy vegetables.[13][14] The Khampti's rice food recipes include Tongtep, cakes made of grounded rice, Khawlam, boiled rice and sesame seeds, Paasa, fresh river fish soup with special herbs, as well as Paa-som and Nam-Som.[5][15]

Geographical indication

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It was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) status tag from the Geographical Indications Registry, under the Union Government of India, on 3 October 2023 and is valid until 12 December 2031.[16]

Namsai Organic Spices and Agricultural Producer Company Limited from Lohit, proposed the GI registration of Arunachal Pradesh Khaw Tai (Khamti Rice). After filing the application in December 2021, the rice was granted the GI tag in 2023 by the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai, making the name "Arunachal Pradesh Khaw Tai (Khamti Rice)" exclusive to the rice grown in the region.[17] It thus became the first rice variety from Arunachal Pradesh and the 3rd type of goods from Arunachal Pradesh to earn the GI tag. [18]The GI tag protects the rice from illegal selling and marketing, and gives it legal protection and a unique identity.

References

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  1. ^ "Arunachal government to use tourism to fight drug abuse in Namsai". The Times of India. 1 October 2017. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Arunachal gets GI tag for Tawang's Yak churpi, Khamti rice, Tangsa textile". ThePrint. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  3. ^ Misra, Kamal K. (1994). Tribal Elites and Social Transformation. Inter-India Publications. ISBN 978-81-210-0319-3. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  4. ^ Sarkar, Jayanta (1987). Society, Culture, and Ecological Adaptation Among Three Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. Anthropological Survey of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Culture, Government of India. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  5. ^ a b "TAI-KHAMPTI | District Namsai, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, India | India". Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  6. ^ Behera, Maguni Charan (3 September 2024). The Routledge Handbook of Tribe and Religions in India: Contemporary Readings on Spirituality, Belief and Identity. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-040-11433-9. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  7. ^ Diller, Anthony; Edmondson, Jerry; Luo, Yongxian (30 November 2004). The Tai-Kadai Languages. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-135-79116-2. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  8. ^ Gogoi, Pushpa (1996). Tai of North East India. Chumphra Printers and Publishers. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  9. ^ a b Experts, Disha. 15 Practice Sets for IB ACIO Intelligence Bureau Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/ Executive (Tier-I) Exam 3rd Edition. Disha Publications. ISBN 978-93-5564-757-3. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  10. ^ Bisht, Narendra S.; Bankoti, T. S. (2004). Encyclopaedic Ethnography of the Himalayan Tribes. Global Vision. ISBN 978-81-87746-91-1. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  11. ^ Gogoi, Lila (1971). The Tai Khamtis. NEFA, Chowkhamoon Gohain (Namsoom). Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  12. ^ Sarkar, Jayanta (1987). Society, Culture, and Ecological Adaptation Among Three Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. Anthropological Survey of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Culture, Government of India. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  13. ^ "Arunachal Yak churpi, Khamti rice & Tangsa textile get GI tag". The Times of India. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  14. ^ Brien, Charmaine O' (15 December 2013). The Penguin Food Guide to India. Penguin UK. ISBN 978-93-5118-575-8. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  15. ^ "11 authentic dishes from Arunachal Pradesh that every foodie must try". recipes.timesofindia.com. The Times of India. 24 October 2018. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  16. ^ "18 lesser-known GI-certified products of Arunachal Pradesh". The Times of India. 3 March 2024. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  17. ^ Roushan, Anurag; News, India TV (4 October 2023). "Arunachal awarded GI tag for Tawang's Yak churpi, Khamti rice, Tangsa textile: Know about their speciality". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 22 December 2024. {{cite news}}: |last2= has generic name (help)
  18. ^ "Three more products from Arunachal Pradesh get GI tag". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
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