India, Aug. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated first-ever commercial sea shipment of 18 Metric Tonnes of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana was exported from the BIADA Industrial Area, Bihta, Bihar, to Australia. The consignment, sourced from Makhana growers of Darbhanga district, is expected to strengthen the international presence of Bihar's flagship GI product while creating enhanced income opportunities for farmers through export-led market access.
The export consignment was flagged off by the Agriculture Minister, Government of Bihar Shri Vijay Kumar Sinha. The ceremony was attended by the Director of Horticulture, Government of Bihar...