Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Makhana Board Launched, Boosting India's Superfood Industry
Bihar farmers are celebrating the launch of a new board dedicated to makhana, also known as fox nuts.
This board aims to help farmers grow, process, and sell makhana more efficiently, with the goal of making it a popular snack worldwide.
The government has provided funds to modernize the industry and help farmers gain access to training and resources.
The board will assist with improving the entire process, from growing to packaging, and ultimately boost exports.
This is expected to improve farmers' incomes and introduce the Indian makhana to the global market.
The National Makhana Board was launched in Purnea, Bihar.
The board aims to modernize makhana production and promote exports.
Rs 100 crore has been allocated for the initiative.
The focus is on improving all stages from harvesting to exports.
The initiative hopes to establish Indian makhana as a premium global product.
- Who
- Farmers, Government, and Entrepreneurs
- What
- Launch of the National Makhana Board
- When
- Launched recently; announced in Union Budget 2025-26
- Where
- Purnea, Bihar
- Why
- To modernize makhana production and promote exports
- Event
- Launch of the National Makhana Board
- Location
- Purnea, Bihar
- Crop
- Makhana (Fox Nut)
- Initial Allocation
- Rs 100 crore
- Primary Production Area
- Bihar (Mithilanchal, Seemanchal)