New Delhi, Dec. 13 -- The central government has approved a scheme for the development of Makhana with an outlay of Rs 476.03 crore for the period 2025-26 to 2030-31.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on Friday evening, the scheme focuses on research and innovation, quality seed production, farmer capacity building, improved harvesting and post-harvest practices, value addition, branding and marketing, export promotion, and quality control.

The first board meeting of the National Makhana Board, chaired by Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, was held yesterday at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. They initiated the implementation process for both the Board and t...