Port Louis, March 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, during his visit to Mauritius for the National Day celebrations, presented a series of symbolic gifts to Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool and First Lady Brinda Gokhool, reflecting India's rich cultural and spiritual heritage.

In a nod to India's rich agricultural heritage, the Mauritius president was gifted Makhana, a nutritious superfood from Bihar. This gift came at a significant time, as the Government of India recently announced in the 2025 Budget the establishment of a dedicated Makhana Board in Bihar.

The board aims to enhance production, processing, value addition, and marketing of makhana by organising farmers into Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and pro...