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GI-tagged Mithila Makhana lifts Bihar farmer earnings 18%
Bihar farmers growing Mithila Makhana, the fox nut from the Mithila region, have seen earnings rise 18% after one export deal, NDTV Profit reports. The crop received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag…
The Story in Brief
Bihar farmers growing Mithila Makhana, the fox nut from the Mithila region, have seen earnings rise 18% after one export deal, NDTV Profit reports. The crop received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2022, which certifies its unique regional origin and quality. The export deal has boosted prices and farmer incomes, though the report does not name the buyer or the volume shipped. The GI tag is intended to protect the product's identity and help farmers command higher prices in global markets.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that GI tags are mere paperwork ignore real gains. NDTV Profit reports an 18% earnings jump from one export deal, not a subsidy. The test now is whether this deal can be replicated without a single buyer. If other exporters step in, the tag works. If not, it was a one-off. That question will settle the debate.
Source: ndtvprofit.com
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