Bihar Government's Makhana Mahotsav in Bengaluru
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Makhana Mahotsav |
| Organized by | Bihar Government |
| Location | Bengaluru |
| Duration | Two-day event |
| Objective | Expand the market for Bihar's makhana and other food products in Karnataka |
| Key Highlights | - Promote Bihar as a leader in makhana production |
| - Introduce makhana to South Indian markets | |
| Makhana Production | - Bihar contributes 50% of India's makhana production |
| - Strong demand in Northern States | |
| Market Expansion | Bengaluru chosen as a gateway to South Indian States (Tamil Nadu, Kerala) |
| Research Initiatives | - National Research Centre for Makhana, Darbhanga established |
| - Research includes other aquatic crops like fish | |
| GI Tag | Mithila Makhana received GI Tag in 2022 |
| Economic Impact | - Market reached Rs 150 crore in 2023-24 |
| - 30% growth in 2023-24 compared to 2022-23 | |
| - Boosted employment and industry in Bihar | |
| Cultural Significance | - Mithila Makhana is one of the three prestigious cultural identities of Mithila (Pan, Makhan, Machh) |
| - Celebrated in Kojagara festival of Maithil Brahmins | |
| Nutritional Value | - Rich in protein, fiber, calcium, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus |