Union Govt awarded GI tag to Bihar’s Mithila Makhana

Union government has awarded Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Bihar’s Mithila Makhana, this move will help farmers to get the maximum price for their premium produce. It is a special variety of aquatic fox nut, that cultivated in Mithila region of Bihar and Nepal. Once a product gets this tag, any person or company cannot sell a similar item under that name.

This tag will be valid for a period of 10 years.