BIRC 2026 LIVE UPDATE 9 | Chirag Paswan Highlights Rice’s Importance and Praises BIRC 2026

Union Minister Chirag Paswan highlights rice as an essential part of daily meals, emphasising its importance in food security and the agricultural economy. Praising the vision behind BIRC 2026, he underscores the need for innovation, creativity and research to improve quality and drive growth in the rice sector. He also notes that the second edition of the conference is stronger than the previous year, reflecting efforts to deliver better outcomes and achieve greater progress for the industry.