National Makhana Board holds first meeting; ₹476-crore Central Sector Scheme rolled out
The National Makhana Board held its first board meeting at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, on 12 December 2025, starting implementation of the Board and the ₹476.03-crore Central Sector Scheme for Development of Makhana.
Summary
The National Makhana Board held its first board meeting on 12 December 2025 at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, chaired by Dr Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. The Makhana Board reviewed state Annual Action Plans and allocated budgets, and asked that seed needs be supplied by SAU Sabour and CAU Samastipur in Bihar, with NRC Makhana Darbhanga helping train trainers. The Board was announced in the Union Budget 2025-26 and launched by the Prime Minister in Bihar on 15 September 2025; its Central Sector Scheme has an outlay of ₹476.03 crore for 2025-26 to 2030-31.
Key facts
- Date
- 12 December 2025
- Venue
- Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi
- Chair
- Dr Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, DA&FW
- Scheme outlay
- ₹476.03 crore, 2025-26 to 2030-31
- Board launched
- By the PM in Bihar, 15 September 2025
- Seed suppliers
- SAU Sabour and CAU Samastipur, Bihar
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What is the outlay of the Central Sector Scheme for Development of Makhana for 2025-26 to 2030-31?
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Correct answer: A — ₹476.03 crore
PIB 2203165: the Central Sector Scheme for Development of Makhana has an outlay of ₹476.03 crore for 2025-26 to 2030-31.
In which state did the Prime Minister launch the National Makhana Board on 15 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Bihar
PIB 2203165: the Board was officially launched by the Prime Minister in Bihar on 15 September 2025.