Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday launched 'Rakta' rice, organic red rice from Tawang district, describing it as a symbol of traditional farming wisdom, heritage preservation and sustainable agriculture in the state.

"Launched Rakta Rice, a premium organic indigenous red rice from Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh," Khandu said in a post on X, underlining that the initiative brings local agricultural practices to a wider platform.