Overview
The National Beekeeping & Honey Mission aims to promote scientific beekeeping and increase honey production across India. It provides financial assistance for bee boxes, hive equipment, beekeeping training, honey processing equipment, and insurance coverage. The mission supports beekeepers, farmers, and entrepreneurs to establish and expand beekeeping enterprises with market linkage support.
Launched on 01 Jan 2022
Benefits
60% subsidy on bee boxes and equipment, Free training programs in scientific beekeeping, Insurance coverage for bee colonies, Market linkage for honey sales, Honey production increase by 2-3 times
Scheme components:
- Bee Boxes Subsidy
- Equipment Support
- Beekeeping Training
- Insurance Coverage
- Market Linkage
- Honey Processing Unit
Eligibility
- Categories
- Beekeepers, Farmers, Entrepreneurs, SHGs, Farmer Groups, Rural Youth
- Beneficiary type
- Individual
- Age
- 18 – no upper limit years
- Gender
- All
- States
- All India
How to apply
Application mode: Both
- Register with KVIC or through State Agriculture Department with basic details and interest in beekeeping for subsidy and training support.
Documents required
- Aadhaar Card
- Address Proof
- Bank Account
- Mobile Number
- Interest Expression Letter
Official links & contacts
Impact & success
Over 50,000 beekeepers trained, Honey production increased by 25%, Additional income of ₹1.5-2 lakh per beekeeper annually