PM Modi’s Superfood: Makhana | Bihar Rally Boost

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

• PM Modi in Bihar calls makhana a superfood, consumes it 300 days a year!
• Praises makhana’s benefits at a rally in Bhagalpur.
• Announcement of Makhana Board in Bihar to boost production and marketing.
• Makhana is fiber-rich, beneficial for health.
• PM Modi talks about promoting makhana on a global scale.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called Makhana a superfood and said he consumed fox nuts almost every day due to its health benefits. He stressed that it should be produced on a global scale, highlighting the potential economic and health advantages of promoting this local food.

Addressing a rally in Bhagalpur in Bihar, where Assembly polls are due this year, PM Modi said Makhana is an important part of breakfast for people across the country. Before his speech, the Prime Minister was felicitated with a garland made of Makhana, symbolizing the region’s connection to the product.

“Makhana has become an important part of breakfast in the cities of the country today. Out of 365 days, I also eat Makhana for 300 days. It is a superfood,” he said at the rally, emphasizing his personal endorsement of the food.

“The announcement of forming the Makhana Board in Bihar has been made in the Union Budget. Makhana now has to reach the market around the world,” he added, underscoring the government’s commitment to promoting the industry.

On February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed setting up a Makhana Board in Bihar, aimed at enhancing the production, processing, value addition, and marketing of Makhana. This initiative is intended to give the makhana industry a significant boost.

Sitharaman made the announcement as Bihar, which is being ruled by the Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) and the BJP, is expected to go to polls in October-November this year. This announcement has political significance given the upcoming elections.

Bihar is the largest producer of fox nuts in India, contributing 80 percent of the country’s supply. However, the state has struggled to capitalize on the growing global demand for this superfood, despite its potential for economic growth.

Makhana is packed with essential nutrients, making it a must-have on a balanced diet. Its health benefits make it an attractive option for health-conscious consumers.

With its high fiber content, Makhana helps combat inflammation and ageing, regulate blood sugar, improves insulin sensitivity, and aids weight management and heart health. This information is crucial for promoting the health benefits of makhana.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

• PM Modi calls makhana a superfood and consumes it 300 days a year.
• He praises makhana at a rally in Bhagalpur, Bihar.
• Announcement of a Makhana Board in Bihar to boost the industry.
• Makhana is fiber-rich and offers various health benefits.
• PM Modi aims to promote makhana on a global scale.

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