Makhana Archives - DD India

August 27, 2026 1:40 PM

From Bihar’s makhana to Rajasthan’s jamun and Maharashtra’s tofu, PMFME Bazaar showcases India’s grassroots food entrepreneurs

From makhana-based cookies in Bihar and preservative-free jamun products made with the help of tribal women in Rajasthan to tofu innovations in Maharashtra and millet processing in Odisha, the PMFME (Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Process...

August 19, 2026 6:21 PM

Makhana: From Bihar’s ponds to a Rs 12,000-crore opportunity

India's makhana (fox nut) market is projected to reach Rs 11,000-12,000 crore by 2029-30, driven by rising demand, higher prices, expanding production and growing interest in health-focused snacks, according to an official factsheet. The domestic ma...

August 19, 2026 12:26 PM

Makhana: Old Snack, New Buzz

For generations, makhana has been a familiar food, particularly in Bihar and parts of eastern India. Roasted, popped and light enough to snack on by the handful, it has long been part of everyday eating as well as fasting traditions. What is changin...

December 16, 2025 5:26 PM

India is world’s largest makhana producer with 80% global share

India is the largest producer of makhana in the world, accounting for nearly 80 per cent of global production, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday. Bihar remains the backbone of the country’s makhana output, contributing around 85 per cent of n...

February 24, 2025 8:05 PM

PM Modi promotes Bihar’s ‘makhana’ as global superfood, felicitated with foxnut garland

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emphasized the importance of Bihar’s traditional crop, Makhana (foxnut), calling it a “superfood” that should be promoted globally. Speaking at a rally in Bhagalpur, he revealed that he personally consumes...

February 1, 2025 12:38 PM

Nirmala Sitharaman proposes Makhana Board in Budget 2025-26

In her Budget speech on Saturday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed the formation of a Makhana Board in Bihar, aimed at supporting the state's prominent Makhana (foxnut) industry. Known for its nutritional value, Makhana is widely produced...