<ul><li><b>Navara Rice is one of India's most ancient and revered heritage rice varieties, endemic to the Palakkad district of Kerala. It is not just a food grain; it is an officially recognized medicinal rice that has been an integral part of Ayurvedic treatments for over 2,000 years.</b><ul><li><b>The grain has been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status, affirming its unique qualities linked to its region of origin.</b></li></ul></li></ul>