The Sacred Pokhar Ecosystem: Indigenous Pond Aquaculture and Lotus Seed Propagation in North Bihar
1. The Hydrological Landscape of Mithilanchal North Bihar is crisscrossed by perennial rivers originating in the Himalayas, creating thousands of natural shallow oxbow lakes, ponds, and wetlands locally...
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Mithila Makhana GI Tag (No. 696): Geographical Indication, Authenticity and Origin Standards
The Landmark Recognition of Mithila Makhana GI Tag No. 696 In August 2022, the Government of India officially awarded the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) Tag (Application/Registration No. 696,...
Read Full ArticleAquacultural Symbiosis: How Fish and Makhana Thrive Together in Mithila Wetland Ecosystems
The Perfect Regenerative Agriculture Model Modern intensive farming often leads to soil monoculture and water depletion. In sharp contrast, integrated Makhana-cum-Fish Farming in North Bihar represents one of...
Read Full ArticleThe Mallah Community Heritage: Centuries of Indigenous Diving and Artisanal Roasting Wisdom
Guardians of Mithilanchal's Aquatic Ecology Behind every immaculate white bowl of popped makhana lies the generational bravery, breath control, and artisanal mastery of Bihar's indigenous Mallah fishing and...
Read Full ArticleSustainable Wetland Cultivation: Ecological and Community Impact of Bihar Makhana Farming
How the traditional cultivation of Euryale Ferox in Bihar preserves critical freshwater biodiversity, recharges underground water tables, and sustains the socio-economic backbone of Mithila's Mallah harvesting community.
Read Full ArticleMithila Makhana GI Tag (No. 718): Geographical Indication, Authenticity and Origin Standards
Understand the legal, agricultural, and cultural significance of the Mithila Makhana Geographical Indication (GI Tag No. 718), protecting the heritage and premium quality of Bihar's pristine wetland harvest.
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