Makhana cultivation has expanded from approximately 13,000 hectares to 35,000 hectares across multiple states, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Bhagirath Choudhary, said in a ...

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

Darbhanga, is a well-equipped facility dedicated to Makhana research and innovation, supported by a skilled team of scientists. Its key achievements include developing high-yield makhana and thornless ...

The Mithilanchal region in the state is famous for the cultivation of Makhana. The move is likely to benefit over 5 lakh farmers in the region, especially in the districts of Darbhanga, Madhubani, ...

In a major boost to India's makhana industry, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of a Makhana ...

With the Bihar Assembly elections set for later this year, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday unveiled key initiatives for the state as part of the Budget 2025-26, including the ...

At the National Institute of Food Technology, Sravan earned the nickname ‘Makhana Man’ for introducing his peers to this ‘wonder food. Today, Sravan runs a thriving business from Darbhanga ...

The expansion of Patna airport, along with the development of new airports in Purnea and Darbhanga, will provide the necessary cargo facilities for exporting makhana. These infrastructure upgrades ...