Geographical Indication Portfolio Analysis for Enhancing Income of Makhana Growers in Bihar

Makhana i.e. Euryale ferox is a potential Geographical Indication of Bihar State in India. Its grown by the community mostly in community owned ponds. Protection as Intellectual Property will enahance their income. The project was done in 2011 covering nine districts in Bihar.

鸡头米（Makhana，学名Euryale ferox）是印度比哈尔邦的潜在地理标志（Geographical Indication）。该作物多由当地社区在集体所有的池塘中种植。将其作为知识产权加以保护，有助于提升社区群体的经济收入。本项目于2011年实施，覆盖比哈尔邦的九个区县。