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Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026
The Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026
The Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026, organised by the Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation (IREF), will bring together global leaders from across the rice value chain, including exporters, importers, researchers, government institutions, processors, innovators, and investors, to shape the future of the global rice industry.
| Date | 23–25 October 2026 |
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| Venue | Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India |
Highlights
- International conferences and expert panel discussions
- B2B meetings and global networking opportunities
- Showcase of cutting-edge agricultural innovations and technologies
- Dialogue on global rice trade, market trends, and sustainability
- Participation from stakeholders across the entire rice value chain
Highlights of BIRC 2025
- 10,854 visitors
- 1,083 international buyers
- Participation from 90+ countries
- USD 3.02 billion in export value generated
- 8.63 million MT export commitments
- USD 19.60 million average business generated per exhibitor
- 16.9 crore digital impressions
For More Details
Website: www.birc.in
Exhibition & Booking: booking@birc.in
General Enquiries: visit@birc.in
Contact: +91 73030 93821
Contact at Embassy
Ms. Amandeep Kaur, Marketing Executive
com2.oslo@mea.gov.in
Launch of e-OCI Card
Launch of e-OCI Card
The Government of India has launched electronic Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) Cards in lieu of physical OCI cards for the new applicants and existing OCI card holding physical booklets. The following are the useful points with regard to e-OCI cards:
a)
e-OCI Card has been launched on 30 June 2026 for new applicants and existing OCI physical booklet holders.
b)
The new e-OCI Card incorporates enhanced security features and has been integrated with all Immigration Check Posts (ICPs).
c)
e-OCI Card holders are not required to carry a physical OCI card for immigration clearance and other associated services.
d)
The e-OCI Card can be downloaded through the OCI Services Portal and the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam Mobile App.
e)
Existing physical OCI booklets shall continue to remain valid and will be accepted for immigration and other associated services.
Important Notice:
It is informed that now onwards, only digital OCI card (e-OCI) will be issued to all new OCI applicants as well as existing physical booklet OCI Card holders.