Performance of Makhana (Euryale ferox Salisb.) as a highly profitable venture in waterlogged areas prone to flooding

Diversifying crops is key to boosting land productivity. Lowlands are being used achieve this and improve yields. Demonstrations an effective way transfer technology. A study was undertaken find out the profitability of Makhana cultivation under a periodical waterlogged situation due seasonal flood in NICRA adopted village Khanabadi Kishanganj district Bihar. The newly released variety makhana, Sabour Makhana-1, demonstrated at unproductive (water logging 1m depth) village. results showed that performance varieties better on field NICRA-adopted comparison local variety. Makhana-1 has 6 farmers' fields 8 ha area resulting 24.30 q/ha with net income Rs.1,58,150.00/ha technological support by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, project.