Makhana Farmers Speak Out: Ground Reality From Purnia's Fields
Makhana may have become a global superfood, but the farmers growing it in Bihar's Purnia district say they're still battling serious challenges. Rahul Kanwal reports from a makhana farm, speaking directly with cultivators to understand their everyday struggles-from rising input costs to packaging rules, water issues, and market prices. With the government pushing for expansion through the new Makhana Board, what does the ground reality look like?
