Archive · 16 Dec 2025
India Leads Global Makhana Production
India is the biggest maker of makhana in the world, producing 80% of it.
Most of India's makhana comes from Bihar, especially Darbhanga.
The government has set up a special board and a plan with money to help farmers grow and sell more makhana.
This will help farmers earn more and make India even better at making makhana.
India produces 80% of the world's makhana, leading global production.
Bihar contributes 85% of India's makhana, with Darbhanga as a key hub.
Darbhanga hosts the ICAR-National Research Centre on Makhana and is part of the One District One Product initiative.
The National Makhana Board was established on September 14, 2025, to boost production, processing, and exports.
A Central Sector Scheme with Rs 476.03 crore has been approved for the development of makhana from 2025 to 2031.
- Who
- India, Bihar, Darbhanga, ICAR-National Research Centre on Makhana, National Makhana Board
- What
- India's dominance in makhana production and government initiatives to boost the sector
- When
- December 16, 2025 (Parliament informed), September 14, 2025 (National Makhana Board established)
- Where
- India, primarily Bihar and Darbhanga
- Why
- To improve the economic condition of farmers and fishermen, and to enhance India's share in the global makhana trade
- Global Market Share
- 80%
- National Production Contribution
- 85% from Bihar
- Key Hub
- Darbhanga
- National Makhana Board
- Established on September 14, 2025
- Central Sector Scheme
- Rs 476.03 crore for 2025-2031