Basmati rice is a distinct species of rice traditionally originated from the Indian subcontinent. It is a long, slender-grained aromatic rice variety available in two types white and brown. As per the Indian Government agency APEDA, a rice variety can be labeled as Basmati if it has a minimum average precooked milled rice length of 6.1 mm and precooked milled rice breadth of up to 2mm as the main parameters.India is the world leader in the production of basmati rice, which accounts for 70% and the leading exporter of basmati rice covering 65% of the overseas market. Basmati rice is cultivated in India in the regions which have GI tag (geographical indication)