What is the new name of the Bihar Makhana (Fox nuts)?
Answer: Mithila Makhana
Notes: The Geographical Indications Registry (GIR) has accepted the plea to rename Bihar Makhana as Mithila Makhana. It also suggested amendments in the brand logo to reflect its origins along with identifying and protecting the product’s Geographical Indications (GI) rights. Makhana or fox nut is one of the most famous products of mithila region, span across Bihar and Jharkand.
