APEDA facilitates first sea-route export of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from Bihar to Australia
APEDA facilitated the first-ever commercial sea shipment of 18 tonnes of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from Bihta, Bihar, to Australia, the Commerce Ministry said on 8 August 2026.
Summary
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first-ever commercial sea shipment of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana, 18 metric tonnes from the BIADA Industrial Area, Bihta, Bihar, to Australia, the Commerce Ministry said on 8 August 2026. The makhana was sourced from growers in Darbhanga district, who realised nearly 18% higher returns than prevailing market rates. Bihar Agriculture Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha flagged off the consignment.
Key facts
- Product
- GI-tagged Mithila Makhana
- Quantity
- 18 MT, first commercial sea shipment
- Route
- BIADA Industrial Area, Bihta (Bihar) → Australia
- Sourced from
- Darbhanga district growers
- Farmer gain
- ~18% higher returns
- Flagged off by
- Bihar Agriculture Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha
Practice MCQs 3 questions
To which country did the first-ever commercial sea shipment of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana go in August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Australia
APEDA facilitated the 18 MT sea shipment from Bihta, Bihar, to Australia.
The makhana for the first sea-route export of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana in August 2026 was sourced from growers of which district?
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Correct answer: D — Darbhanga
The consignment was sourced from makhana growers of Darbhanga district.
Consider the following statements about the first sea export of Mithila Makhana in August 2026: 1. The consignment weighed 18 metric tonnes. 2. Farmers realised nearly 18% higher returns than prevailing market rates. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct: an 18 MT consignment, with farmers getting nearly 18% higher returns.