Strategies to Boost India’s Makhana Exports

On 19th May 2025, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) released a report, titled ‘Strategies to Boost India’s Makhana Exports’.

  • It has been jointly prepared by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) and Agricultural Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).

Major Highlights

Makhana Production: Trends, Value Chain and Market Dynamics

  • Cultivation Area: Over the past decade, Makhana cultivation has expanded from 13,000 hectares in 2012–13 to over 35,000 hectares in 2021–22.
  • Productivity: Productivity has improved due to high-yielding seed varieties such as Swarna Vaidehi and Sabour Makhana-1. Yet, the sector remains unorganised and labour-intensive.
  • Cultivation Method: ....
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