Union Budget 2025: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting the budget on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Finance Minister announced several schemes for the farmers. In his speech, the Finance Minister made a special announcement for the farmers of Bihar. The Makhana Board has been proposed in Bihar. A board will be created for marketing of Makhana. These steps will be taken to benefit Makhana farmers. In addition, efforts will also be made to ensure that all government schemes are available to Makhana growers.
Announcing in the Union Budget 2025, the Finance Minister said that Makhana Board will be formed in Bihar. The demand for Makhana in India and abroad is increasing rapidly. Makhana is becoming a favorite among people looking for fry and sweet snacks. This growing demand has given entrepreneurs an opportunity to enter the Makhana business and meet the health conscious market needs.
Finance Minister has made many big announcements for Bihar
In this budget, the Finance Minister has made many big announcements for Bihar. The Finance Minister said that Greenfield Airport facilities will be provided in the state to meet the future needs of Bihar. This will be in addition to the expansion of Patna Airport capacity. It is also included in the western coast canal project in Mithilanchal.
The central government will focus on Makhana production.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that Makhana Board will be established in Bihar to improve the production, processing, price promotion and marketing of Makhana. The Finance Minister said, ‘This is a special occasion for the people of Bihar. Makhana Board will be established in the state to improve the production, processing, price promotion and marketing of Makhana. People engaged in these activities will be organized in the FPO. While presenting the Union Budget 2025-26, the Finance Minister said, “Makha’s farmers will also be worked to provide assistance and training assistance and ensure that they get the benefit of all relevant government schemes.”
Makhana, known as Fox Nuts in English, is very beneficial for health. India is the largest Makhana producing country in the world, 80 percent of Makhana is produced in Bihar alone. According to the report, 90 percent of Makhana in the world is supplied from India alone. In such a situation, the question is why suddenly the demand for Makhana has started increasing in the whole world. Let us tell you that Makhana is not a food but a superfood which is full of many nutrients. Due to its benefits, it is becoming a part of people’s diet in India and the world. Let’s know what benefits you can get from Makhane.
1. Controls weight.
Makhana contains vitamin A, vitamin B5, niacin, vitamin E, vitamin K, B-complex. It has low calorie content and high fiber content. Eating a handful of Makhana daily keeps your stomach full for a long time, which reduces the craving for hunger and junk food. This helps in losing weight.
2. Helps control diabetes
Makhana has low glycemic index, which helps control blood sugar levels. Makhana can be an excellent snack for people suffering from diabetes. You can eat Makhana plain, grill it or eat it mixed with salads. Apart from this, it can also be mixed in smoothie, juice and shake. Makhana can also be eaten by boiling in milk. Apart from this, many people also make makhane vegetables.
3. Good for heart health:
Makhana contains high amounts of potassium and magnesium which help to keep the heart healthy. It is also helpful in controlling cholesterol, which reduces the risk of heart disease.
4. Bones makes stronger:
Makhana contains calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc that play a major role in strengthening bones. Regular intake of makhana relieves bone pain and problems like osteoporosis.
5. Keeps old age away:
Makhana contains antioxidants that fight free radicals in the body. Free radicals are responsible for increasing skin age. In such a situation, Makhana Saval helps in reducing wrinkles and fine lines. Regular intake of it improves the skin and you look young.
