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Makhana Board in Bihar: Budget 2025-26 Boost for Makhana Farmers

24 February 20251 min read
AGRICULTURE & RURALMakhana Board inBihar: Budget2025-26 Boost forMakhana Farmers24 February 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Bihar’s Deputy CM met Darbhanga makhana farmers ahead of PM Modi’s Bihar visit, which saw the 19th PM Kisan instalment released.

Key facts

  • The Makhana Board (Union Budget FY26) centres on branding, marketing and farmer support.
  • Bihar yields 90% of India’s makhana, now termed a superfood.
  • Cultivated area grew 171% in nine years to 35,224 ha in FY22.

Support schemes

Body or schemeRole
One District, One ProductMakhana is Bihar’s priority crop
APEDA and NHMExports push, subsidies
NABARDFunds storage and processing

Exam angle

  • Bihar’s share of output: 90%; Board announced in Union Budget FY26.

Test yourself

1. What share of India's makhana production comes from Bihar, according to the Makhana Board coverage?

Bihar accounts for 90% of India's makhana.

2. In which Union Budget was the Makhana Board announced?

The Makhana Board was announced in Union Budget FY26.

3. Makhana cultivation area rose from 13,000 hectares in FY13 to what in FY22?

Area reached 35,224 ha, a 171% rise in nine years.

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