Vol. 10, Issue 3 (2021)

Author(s):
Rohit Kumar, Shridhar Patil, RK Sohane and Mankesh Kumar

Abstract:
The present study was conducted to map Katarni rice value chain in the Bhagalpur, Banka and Munger district of Bihar. A random sample of 90 Katarni rice growers, 30 non- Katarni rice growers and 30 market intermediaries were interviewed and number of focused group for discussion were held. Findings of the study revealed that their exist six major types of Katarni rice value chain through which more than 90 percent of Katarni rice product movement and value creation takes place. It was also observed that local rice processor play an important role in Katarni rice value chain and their engaged in more than 48 percent of Katarni rice value creation and product movement.