Chak-Hao black rice

Chak-Hao
Geographical indication
Alternative namesChak Hao Amubi, Manipur Black rice
DescriptionChak-Hao is a rice variety cultivated in Manipur and Nagaland
AreaManipur and Nagaland
CountryIndia
Registered20 April 2020
Official websiteipindia.gov.in

Chak-Hao is an aromatic, glutinous, and large-grained black rice variety mainly grown in the Indian states of Manipur and Nagaland. It is a common and widely cultivated crop in the districts of Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Thoubal of Manipur and Peren district of Nagaland. Chak-Hao or Chakhao or Chak Hao Amubi are variations of the same name. It is popularly called the Black rice of Manipur or Manipur Black rice.

Under its Geographical Indication tag, it is referred to as "Chak-Hao".

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