India exports 1 tonne of Bihar makhana to Greece
In short
India has sent 1 tonne of makhana from Purnea to Greece and 24 tonnes of frozen food from Sonipat to Canada. The ministry says Bihar makes about 80% to 85% of India’s makhana.
This shows India is trying to sell more farm and food products abroad. The reporting does not say how much money the shipments brought in.
What the reporting says
India has exported 1 tonne of makhana from Purnea to Greece and 24 tonnes of frozen food products from Sonipat to Canada, according to the reporting. The commerce ministry says Bihar produces about 80% to 85% of the country's makhana, and the frozen food shipment included green peas and samosas. The reporting says these shipments are part of efforts to expand overseas markets, but does not state the commercial value.
Why it matters
India has exported 1 tonne of makhana from Purnea to Greece and 24 tonnes of frozen food products from Sonipat to Canada. The commerce ministry says Bihar produces about 80% to 85% of India’s makhana, and the frozen food shipment included green peas and samosas. The move supports agricultural export expansion, but the reporting does not state value, buyer details, or longer-term impact.