JOHA RICE OF ASSAM

Joha is a variety of rice grown in India, notable for its aroma, delicate and excellent taste. Assam is the largest cultivator of this rice, it is primarily grown through paddy field farming. In Garo Hills, it's widely cultivated and it is known as Jaha rice or locally known as mi Jaha. There are three traditional types of Joha rice available in Assam. Tulsi Joha, Kali Joha and Manki Joha. Joha rice of Assam received the Geographical Indication of India tag on 27/04/2017.