National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM)

Launched in 2020, is a Central Sector Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.

Scheme Overview

with an allocated fund of Rs. 500 crores for the period 2020-21 to 2022-23.

Aim: NBHM aims for 'Sweet Revolution': promoting scientific beekeeping in India.

Features

objectives: holistic industry growth, livelihood support, tech dissemination in beekeeping.

Empowerment of Women: It providing them with opportunities for economic independence and skill development.

Integrated Beekeeping Development Centre: It offer comprehensive support and guidance to beekeepers.

Centers of Excellence: It promote research, innovation, and knowledge-sharing in beekeeping.

Infrastructure Development: The mission establishes testing labs, custom hiring centers, api-therapy, nucleus stock, and bee breeders for support.

Financial Outlay: Rs. 500 crores allocated for NBHM from 2020-21 to 2022-23.

Benefits

NBHM promotes income generation, livelihood support, agricultural enhancement, skill development, and women's empowerment through beekeeping.

Drawbacks

"NBHM faces challenges in limited reach, awareness, tech adoption, infrastructure, sustainability, disease risks, finance access, market saturation, climate change impacts, and competition."

NBHM by Ministry of Agriculture promotes beekeeping, empowers women, enhances farming, and aims to transform farmers' lives.

Conclusion

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