Makhana is gaining global recognition as a nutrient-rich traditional superfood, while its cultivation is also being highlighted for reaching new production benchmarks in India. A PIB Hindi post reported production of 80,590 metric tonnes during 2025–26 and an average yield of 2.34 MT per hectare.
Key figures for 2025–26
The figures shared in the post are:
- Production: 80,590 metric tonnes
- Average yield: 2.34 MT per hectare
The post presents these figures alongside a broader description of makhana as a food associated with health and as a crop contributing to agricultural progress. It also describes the product as an Indian traditional superfood with growing international recognition.
No further production details, regional breakdown or explanation of the reported figures was included in the supplied post.
