Mains Answer Writing - 26 Oct, 2025

Tips for your answer

• Start with context: Briefly introduce makhana cultivation in Bihar—its economic importance, regions involved, and the challenges faced by farmers and small producers.
• Focus on the Board’s role: Explain how the National Makhana Board can address issues like low productivity, lack of processing units, and poor marketing—linking it to rural employment and value addition.
• End with broader impact: Conclude by connecting the initiative to Doubling Farmers’ Income, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and rural development through agri-based industries in eastern India.