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Telangana seeks uniform paddy procurement policy

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  • Published
    19th Apr, 2022

Telangana government is demanding a uniform paddy procurement policy after the announcement made by the Centre that it was stopping the purchase of excess parboiled rice, of which Telangana is a major producer. 

Context

Telangana government is demanding a uniform paddy procurement policy after the announcement made by the Centre that it was stopping the purchase of excess parboiled rice, of which Telangana is a major producer. 

What is parboiled rice?

  • Parboiled rice refers to rice that has been partially boiled at the paddy stage, before milling. 
  • Parboiling of rice is not a new practice, and has been followed in India since ancient times. 
  • However, there is no specific definition of parboiled rice of the Food Corporation of India or the Food Ministry.
  • Generally, all varieties can be processed into parboiled rice, but it is ideal to use long slender varieties to prevent breakage during milling. 

Benefits

  • Parboiling makes rice tougher, thus reducing the chances of the rice kernel breaking during milling. 
  • Parboiling also increases the nutrient value of the rice. 
  • Such rice has a higher resistance to insects and fungi.

Disadvantages

  • The rice becomes darker and may smell unpleasant due to prolonged soaking.
  • Besides, setting up a parboiling rice milling unit requires a higher investment than a raw rice milling unit.

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