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Marsi Rice Planted at World's Highest Altitude in Jumla

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Marsi rice has been planted at Chhumchaur Jyulo in Jumla, recognized as the world's highest altitude paddy field, around 2,850 meters above sea level. The Patarasi Rural Municipality and the Agriculture Office have resumed plantation activities this year, aiming to preserve the nutritious and high-demand rice variety. Efforts are being made to expand its cultivation due to its better market value.

  • The plantation took place on Sunday at Chhumchaur Jyulo in Patarasi Rural Municipality, Jumla district, with participation from local government representatives, farmers, and agriculture experts.
  • Purna Singh Bohora, Chairperson of Patarasi Rural Municipality, stated that preserving Marsi rice is a collective responsibility and the local government is supporting plantation to conserve it.
  • The Agriculture Office, Jumla reported a 2.3% increase in rice production compared to last year, totaling 6,125 metric tonnes.
  • Interest in Chhumchaur Jyulo has grown since Marsi rice plantation restarted there five years ago, with locals noting its initial planting in 2021 BS.
  • Rice seeds were originally brought from Shera Jyulo of Chandan Nath Temple and planted at Chhumchaur Jyulo.

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