4. Conclusion
The investigation revealed that there is a huge market for these indigenous rice
varieties. This will ignite interest among the growers of such rich species to increase
its production and save these varieties from being abandoned. In a belated
move, Government of India has finally proposed to apply registration of aromatic rice
(Joha) and soft rice (Chokowa or Komal saul) of Assam as a Geographical Indication
(GI). There is a need to further investigate in this area and update information on
assessment of diversity distribution. Biodiversity conservation should aim at methods
that can generate viable and desirable livelihood or development return over a long
term while at the same time conserve biodiversity. Thus, in order to ensure
sustainability conservation strategy of biodiversity there is a need to recognize and
understand the indigenous system and technology so as to build a strategic frame
work needed to conserve biodiversity. In addition, participatory farmers’ friendly
method of technology development must be put in place so as to carry the farmers
along and also boost up their livelihood.