The name "Andaman Karen Musley" holds a threefold significance, referring to the geographical region of the Andaman islands where it's cultivated, acknowledging the local Karen community that has traditionally cultivated this paddy for generations, and named after one of the five ancient rice cultures, Musley, cultivated in the region.[6][7]
Description
Musley rice, a native rice variety, is renowned for its distinct aroma, nutritional richness, and adaptability to saline soils, with the Karen community preserving their cultural heritage through its traditional cultivation.[8] Musley Rice is used for both lunch and dinner. It has high yield, small grains, and good taste.[9]
Centre for Participatory Training and Learning from Port Blair, proposed the GI registration of Andaman Karen Musley rice. After filing the application in February 2023, the rice was granted the GI tag in 2024 by the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai, making the name "Andaman Karen Musley rice" exclusive to the rice grown in the region. It thus became the first rice variety from Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the 6th type of goods from Andaman and Nicobar Islands to earn the GI tag.[11]
The prestigious GI tag, awarded by the GI registry, celebrates the heritage of the Karen communities, and provide intellectual property protection, ensuring the preservation of these products for future generations.[12]
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