Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Makhana Sales Up, Bihar Farmers Still Face Challenges
Makhana, a superfood grown in Bihar, is becoming more popular and selling better.
The government is providing financial support to help farmers.
However, the traditional farming and processing methods remain, which means the people working in the field do not earn a lot of money.
The government plans to create a Makhana Board to improve production, processing, and marketing and help the farmers.
PM Modi also announced projects to support the sector.
Makhana sales are increasing due to Central government support.
Farmers' lives have not significantly improved despite rising demand.
Traditional methods of makhana farming are still in use.
The government has allocated funds and plans to establish a board for makhana.
PM Modi approved projects worth Rs 475 crore for the makhana sector.
- Who
- Makhana farmers and laborers in Bihar.
- What
- Makhana cultivation and processing, with increased sales but slow improvement in farmers' lives.
- When
- Recent; reported during the Union budget and a visit by PM Modi.
- Where
- Bihar, particularly Jagdishpur village near Darbhanga.
- Why
- To address the disparity between increased makhana sales and the lack of improvement in the lives of makhana farmers.
- Product
- Makhana (fox nuts)
- Region
- Bihar, India
- Funding for Makhana Sector
- Rs 475 crore (approved by government)
- Budget Grant
- Rs 100 crore for makhana cultivation
- Labor Wage
- Rs 250-300 per day; some up to Rs 600