What Is Black Rice? The Superfood PM Modi Hailed For Medicinal Benefits
Last Updated:January 20, 2026, 20:00 IST Black Rice is often called ‘Forbidden Rice” or “Emperor’s Rice”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi often expressed gratitude to the black rice growers in Manipur and Odisha. Addressing the 32nd International Conference of Agriculture Economists (ICAE) in 2024, the Prime Minister said, “Black rice from Manipur, Assam, and Meghalaya is…