The slow adoption of high-yield varieties such as Swarna Vaidehi and Sabour Makhana-1 has further impacted production.

The Union Budget 2025-26 announced a Makhana Board to enhance Bihar's makhana industry. With an initial investment of Rs 100 ...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasised the growing demand for nutritious foods like Makhana during her budget 2025 ...

In the Union Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of a Makhana Board in Bihar, aimed at boosting the production, process ...

A ‘Makhana Board’ will be set up in Bihar, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her Budget speech on Saturday. Known as fox nut in English, the edible seed of the prickly water lily ...

Superfood Makhana gained attention online after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a dedicated Makhana Board in ...

Makhana, or fox nut, is emerging as a globally recognised superfood due to its rich nutritional profile. Its growing ...

The newly established Makhana Board, with an allocated budget of Rs 100 crore, will focus on training farmers and making them export-ready, promoting investment in food processing, as well as ...

The ministries of commerce and agriculture are securing an HSN code for makhana to improve export tracking. With Bihar being a major producer, the new classification aims to enhance trade policies and ...

In the Union Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of a Makhana Board in Bihar, aimed at boosting the production, processing, and marketing of the state's ...

In addition to the national announcements, FM Nirmala Sitharaman made key announcements specifically for Bihar. Notable highlights for Bihar include the establishment of a Makhana Board, financial ...

Makhana cultivation has expanded from approximately 13000 hectares to 35000 hectares across multiple states Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Wel ...