Current Affairs - Festivity - Discussion

The Centre for Makhana Excellence was launched in Patna, Bihar, during a Makhana Festival attended by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The centre aims to enhance quality control, promote value addition, and support the growth of the makhana industry in India. Alongside the launch, the Minister released the report “Makhana to the world — from culture to prosperity,” highlighting strategies to expand the market reach and economic potential of this aquatic crop. The initiative reflects the government’s focus on boosting agricultural innovation and promoting regional specialties for national and global markets.