‘Beekeeping Activity’ under Gramodyog Vikas Yojana Scheme

Objectives

• To adopt scientific Bee Management practices ;
• To utilize available natural resources in beekeeping ;
• To create sustainable employments for the beekeepers/farmers ;
• To provide supplementary income for /beekeepers/farmers
• To create awareness about Honey and other Hive Products
• To create awareness about the benefits of beekeeping in cross pollination

Nature of Assistance

• 5 days beekeeping training is provided to the beneficiary through various Training Centres/State Beekeeping Extension Centres/ Masters’ Trainer as per prescribed syllabus.
• Assistance with Bee boxes, Tool kits etc.

Who Can Apply

• Persons in the age group between 18 years to 55 years; having Aadhar Card or Voters’ ID with photographs etc.
• One person from one family will be eligible for 10 bee boxes, with bee colonies & tools kit (Bee veil, smoker, Knife and hive tool)
• Persons already trained in beekeeping by KVIC/ KVIB /NABARD/KVK(s) /Agriculture- Horticulture Boards/ Eligible Beekeeping NGO(s), etc. eligible to get the support of bee boxes with bee colonies and tool kit.
• Persons who have availed benefits from other Govt. Schemes for the same/similar purpose will not be eligible; the beneficiary shall give declaration to this effect.

How to Apply

• By responding to the advertisements to be given by the State/Divisional Directors of KVIC locally through print & electronic media inviting applications along with project proposals from prospective beneficiaries/SHGs etc.
• Concerned State Office, KVIC can be contacted to know the details.

For more Information:
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Or E-mail: [email protected]

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