Darbhanga: The prized Mithila Makhana (fox nut) from Bihar is experiencing a significant surge in both demand and price in major national markets. Local traders and farmer cooperatives report that since receiving the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, the product’s credibility and popularity have skyrocketed, leading to better price realization for the farmers of the Mithilanchal region. This season, prices have increased by nearly 15-20%, providing a major economic boost to the thousands of families involved in its cultivation and processing.