Basmati Rice
Uttar Pradesh are Saharanpur, Muzaffar Nagar, Piliphit, Bareily, Bijnour, Moradabad, Jyotibaphule Nagar, Rampur, Raibareily, Sitapur and Udham Singh Nagar;
- Saharanpur: This district in western Uttar Pradesh is known for producing high-quality Basmati rice varieties like Pusa Basmati 1121 and Sharbati.
- Muzaffarnagar: Located near Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar is another major producer of Basmati rice, known for varieties like Pusa Basmati 1509 and Taraori.
- Meerut division: This division encompasses several districts, including Meerut, Bijnor, Bareilly, Badaun, Pilibhit, and Shahjahanpur, all of which contribute significantly to the state's Basmati rice production. These districts primarily cultivate recently developed Basmati varieties like Pusa Basmati 370 and Type-3 (Dehradun).