Katihar: Farmers destroy them because of the advantages of Makhana’s production that is not processed has resulted in the price ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 per quintal.
After harvesting harvest, Makhana farmers generally will come out to intermediaries, with black kernels, which in local languages ​​are called ‘gudiya’, intact.
This ‘gudiyas’ was then processed by trained workers for the production of Puffed Makhana, which was then packaged and sold in the market and was also exported to several other countries, including the Gulf and Middle East.
Rahul Kumar, Assistant Director of Horticulture, said, “District, who came under the Kosi area, was one of the leading Makhana producers in the state.
Katihar produced 3,000 metric tons (MTs) from Makhana every year.
In addition, the district has been chosen below The PM-SME scheme for Makhana’s production.
We provide 35% financial assistance to entrepreneurs to prepare the Makhana processing unit in this district.
“Praveen Kumar, a female farmer under the Korha District Block,” We are planting Makhana in nine Bighas of Land and Harvesting It will begin in September.
However, the production of surplus has resulted in a decline in prices.
The price of Makhana which is not processed has dropped from RS 16,000 per quintal to RS 14,000 or RS 15,000 per quintal this year.
Prices also depend on the quality of gudiyas.
“Sanjay Kumar Mishra, Another Makhana Grower from Ward 9 Phulwaria Panchayat ,, said, “The price of Makha Raw is Rs 16,000 per quintal, but overproduction me Caps the price decline.
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