✅ Basic Info Name: Bhandara Chinoor Rice State: Maharashtra (Bhandara district) GI Tag Year: 2023 Category: Agricultural product Granted by Geographical Indications Registry (Chennai) 🌱 Unique Features Aromatic non-basmati rice with natural fragrance (due to compounds like 2AP) Soft, non-sticky & fluffy after cooking Slightly sweet taste Medium grain, white & smooth texture Shelf life ≈ 18 months 🌍 Geographical Area Grown mainly in Bhandara district (Vidarbha) Talukas: Pauni, Tumsar, Mohadi, Sakoli, etc. Region known as “Rice Bowl of Maharashtra” Agro-climatic uniquenessGrown in Wainganga river basinClayey, fertile soils + high humidityTraditional variety (not hybrid)👉 Local soil + water → distinct aroma & taste Cultivation PracticesMainly Kharif crop (monsoon)Transplantation method usedRequires standing water in early stagesHarvested manually in many areas 📜 Historical Importance Cultivated for 100+ years Mentioned in records since 1867 Traditionally consumed by local elites