PM Modi launches National Makhana Board in Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the National Makhana Board in Purnea, Bihar. The move aims to scale up production, processing, and export of makhana (foxnut), a superfood with multiple health benefits. It is also a low-calorie food with a low glycaemic index, making it popular among health-conscious people. Bihar accounts for nearly 90% of India’s makhana production.