Bhagalpur, Feb. 24 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday revealed that he eats the "superfood" Makhana (foxnut) "at least 300 out of 365 days" and called for the production on a global scale of the traditional crop of Bihar that has emerged as a staple part of breakfast in cities across the country.

"Now Makhana has become a staple part of breakfast in cities across the country. Speaking personally, I eat makhana at least 300 out of 365 days a year. It is a superfood that we must now take to global markets. That's why, in this year's budget, the government has announced the formation of a Makhana Board for the benefit of makhana farmers," the Prime Minister said at a rally in Bhagalpur.

This initiative, he said will focus on value a...