Assam’s Borjuli Wild Rice Habitat Declared Biodiversity Heritage Site

Sonitpur: The Borjuli wild rice habitat in Assam’s Sonitpur district has been officially declared a Biodiversity Heritage Site, marking a major achievement in conserving India’s native wild rice genetic resources. The recognition will help protect Oryza rufipogon, the wild ancestor of cultivated rice, which is vital for developing climate-resilient and high-yielding rice varieties in the future.