Makhana

Published on 11 Mar 2025

• The Bihar government has requested the Centre to declare an MSP for makhana (Euryale ferox), also known as fox nuts or phool makhana, an aquatic crop.

• This is primarily grown in Bihar’s Mithila region, which produces 90% of India’s supply.

• Makhana, part of the Nymphaeaceae family, is valued for its nutritional and medicinal properties.

• Declaring an MSP would support farmers and promote cultivation.

• In 2021, Mithila Makhana received Geographical Indication (GI) status, recognizing its regional importance.

Keywords:

Makhana fox nut Geographical Indication Mithila Makhana GI agriculture indian agriculture