India, Feb. 26 -- On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his rally in Bhagalpur, revealed that he consumes makhanas at least 300 out of 365 days. He said, "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."

Earlier in February, during the announcement of the Union Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also pushed for the creation of a Makhana Board in Bihar, which is the largest producer of these nuts in India, contributing 80 per cent of the country's supply, thus giving a boost to this nutritious, low-calorie snack.

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