18 hours ago · Bihar contributes to 90% of makhana production in India. But it has failed to thus far reap dividends from the surge in the “superfood’s” popularity. Can a ‘Makhana Board’ fix that?

18 hours ago · News Political Pulse Why Makhana Board for Bihar is a decisive move in Assembly election year Why Makhana Board for Bihar is a decisive move in Assembly election year Bihar is the largest producer of makhana (fox nuts) in India, accounting for an estimated 90% of production. The farming and harvesting of makhana is almost entirely done by Mallahs who are among the most impoverished communities.

1 day ago · Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the creation of Makhana Board in Bihar in the Union Budget 2025. The board will provide handholding and trade related technologies. It will also work to ensure farmers receive benefits of …

1 day ago · Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces the creation of a Makhana Board in Bihar to enhance processing and value addition of makhana. The initia

23 hours ago · Budget 2025: According to IMARC, India’s Makhana market was valued at Rs 7.8 billion in 2023, and IMARC expects this space to grow at a CAGR of 9.7% to reach 18.9 billion by 2032.

1 day ago · Budget 2025-26: India to launch national mission on high-yielding seeds, establish ‘Makhana Board’ in Bihar, and promote cotton production.

1 day ago · During the budget presentation, Nirmala Sitharaman said Makhana Board will be established in Bihar to improve production and processing of fox nut.

21 hours ago · Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget on Saturday, February 1. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025, introducing key initiatives to support economic growth and inclusivity. One of the major announcements was the proposal to set up a Makhana Board in Bihar. This move ...

1 day ago · Budget 2025: Bihar schemes and projects announced in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech, focusing on agriculture, infrastructure, and development.

1 day ago · Union Budget 2025-26 introduces Makhana Board to boost Bihar's foxnut production and tap into global health food demand. In a very unusual move to uplift Bihar's agricultural sector and position it as a global player, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today announced the establishment of a Makhana ...