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First GI-tagged Mithila Makhana exported to Australia
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced that 18 metric tonnes of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana has been exported from Bihar to Australia via sea route for the first time. The consignment, procured directly from…
The Story in Brief
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced that 18 metric tonnes of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana has been exported from Bihar to Australia via sea route for the first time. The consignment, procured directly from farmers in Darbhanga, earned them nearly 18 per cent more profit than the market price, Goyal posted on X.
Last month, seven metric tonnes of flavoured makhana from Darbhanga was shipped to Canada, with farmers reportedly getting over 50 per cent higher prices. Both shipments were facilitated by APEDA. The moves aim to boost India’s presence in the global healthy-snack segment.
The Indian Opinion
The government’s push to export premium Bihar makhana is welcome, but claims of 18 to 50 per cent extra profit for farmers need sustained follow-through. One-off consignments do not build a market. The real test will be whether exporters can secure repeat orders at similar prices, and whether the sea route brings down logistics costs enough to keep farmers’ margins intact without subsidies. Watch if the next two quarters show a steady rise in shipping volumes.
Source: assamtribune.com
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