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India's Rice Power: How Government Backs Global Conference Amid Export Boom

The Indian government is backing the upcoming Bharat International Rice Conference with non-financial support. This comes as rice remains India's top agricultural export, reaching nearly $13 billion this year. The event will bring together key stakeholders from the rice ecosystem at Delhi's Bharat Mandapam. All expenses for the conference are being covered by private organizers without government funding.

Key Points: Government Supports Bharat International Rice Conference 2025

  • India projected as world's largest rice producer with booming export sector
  • Government providing logistical and ministerial coordination support
  • Conference organized by private rice exporter federation IREF
  • Entire event funding coming from private sponsorships and organizers
  • Multiple rice exporter associations collaborating on the event
  • APEDA facilitating inter-ministerial participation for export promotion
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Govt backs Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 with non-financial support

India extends non-financial support to Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 as rice exports hit $12.95 billion, reinforcing global leadership in rice production and trade.

"rice is the foremost agri-export of India, with exports in 2024-25 at about USD 12.95 billion - Ministry of Commerce and Industry"

New Delhi, October 27

The Government of India regularly engages with all stakeholders in every economic sector to ensure participatory decision-making and trade promotion, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a release on Monday.

As per the release, rice is the foremost agri-export of India, with exports in 2024-25 at about USD 12.95 billion and India is also projected to be the largest producer of rice in the world.

In view of the importance of the sector, the Department of Commerce, along with other stakeholder line Ministries/departments, are extending non-financial support to the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC), 2025

The BIRC 2025 is scheduled to be held at the Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on 30-31 October 2025. It is being organised by the Indian Rice Exporters' Federation (IREF), a private trade body in the rice sector, with amongst its membership exporters in the rice sector and other stakeholders engaged in the rice ecosystem. The Department of Commerce does not have any role in the appointment of the members and the president of the IREF.

Apart from the IREF, other prominent rice-exporter associations in India (for Non-Basmati rice), namely The Rice Exporters Association, Chhattisgarh (TREA-CG), and The Rice Exporters Association (TREA), Kakinada, are also co-partnering in the event.

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), which is tasked with the promotion of exports of Agricultural and processed food products, is giving support to the event in the form of getting on board relevant line Ministries/ departments in the conference so as to ensure a holistic and coordinated action towards expansion and promotion of rice exports.

The entire expenditure of the event in terms of making all logistic arrangements, including booking of venue, hosting of buyers(travel fare, accommodation), etc, is being borne by the IREF and its other co-partners through its own funds or from private sponsorships. Thus, expenses for organising the exhibition, Buyer-seller meet, technical sessions, and creative costs such as videos, banners, posters, exhibits, etc., are borne entirely by the organisers.

With respect to specific allegations made against the national President of the IREF, or about the operations of the IREF, in a section of the press, the Department cannot comment on the matter as it is a private affair of the individual and a private trade body.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
$12.95 billion in rice exports! That's massive. Hope this conference helps our farmers get better prices and access to international markets. Basmati rice from India is world-class!
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Sarah B
While the conference is good, I hope they address sustainability concerns. Rice cultivation uses a lot of water, and we need to balance exports with environmental responsibility.
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Arjun K
Good that government is maintaining arm's length from private trade body appointments. This ensures transparency and prevents conflicts of interest. Jai Kisan! 🙏
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Michael C
Impressive numbers! India being the largest rice producer gives us significant global leverage. Hope this conference helps standardize quality and build stronger export networks.
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Neha E
Bharat Mandapam is the perfect venue for such international events. Shows we have world-class infrastructure to host global conferences. Make in India shining! ✨

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