India, March 6 -- The formation of a Makhana Board will assist farmers in every aspect, including Makhana production, processing, value addition, and marketing

By announcing the setting up of the Makhana Board and the National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Management (NIFTEM) in Bihar, the Union Budget 2025 has made a significant contribution to the development of India's agricultural economy, especially for high-value commodities like Makhana (foxnuts). The formation of a Makhana Board will assist farmers in every aspect, including Makhana production, processing, value addition, and marketing. This will help Bihar's Makhana, considered a superfood and a popular part of breakfast in Indian cities, to enter the globa...