National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM) was announced as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan and aims for the overall promotion & development of scientific beekeeping in th...
Key details
Department / Ministry: Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Details of activities envisaged, cost norms and pattern of assistance approved under Mini Mission I & II and III can be checked at NBHM Guidelines.
The scheme envisages the following benefits:
Enhances yields & quality of produce of various crops viz., fruits, vegetables, pulses, oil seeds, etc. through pollination support
Helps in sustainable development of Agriculture and Environment.
Helps in maintaining Biodiversity
Increases income of beekeepers/ farmers/ land less labours, etc. through production of honey & other beehive products, viz.; Bees wax, Propolis, Pollen, Royal Jelly, Bee venom, comb honey, etc. which have great importance in human life.
Generates employment.
Serves as a source of livelihood
It helps in prosperity of farmers, healthy people and strong Nation.
Adopt Scientific Beekeeping for own and Nation’s prosperity.
Eligibility (who can apply)
Anyone can apply for the scheme
How to Apply
**Offline**
All the component scheme are project based (except Training/Seminar/Exposure visit)
Following implementing agencies will submit the projects directly do National Bee Board. (NDDB/NAFED/TRIFED/SFAC/ICAR/CAUS/ SAUS)
Agencies Submitting projects through SLSC of State govt. like Department of Horticulture/Agriculture, Member Companies/firms/societies/SHGS/FIGS/FPC.
Examination/appraisal of projects by board as per scheme guideline, norms & submitted to PAC
Project Appraisal committee (PAC)chaired by Horticulture Commissioner (Project appraised & recommended up to 1 crore) and recommend to Execute Committee (EC) of Board chaired by Additional Secretary ( for more than 5 Cr per project).
Project more than 5 crore are recommended to Project Appraisal & Monitoring Committee (PA&MC) chaired by Secretary (Agriculture) for approval.
Once the project is approved, an applicant must first register on the Madhukranti Portal for Individual/Societies/FPOs and add details such as land details, and site layout land plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for National Beekeeping & Honey Mission / what is the eligibility?
Anyone can apply for the scheme
What are the benefits of National Beekeeping & Honey Mission?
Details of activities envisaged, cost norms and pattern of assistance approved under Mini Mission I & II and III can be checked at NBHM Guidelines.
The scheme envisages the following benefits:
1) Enhances yields & quality of produce of various crops viz., fruits, vegetables, puls...
How to apply online for National Beekeeping & Honey Mission?
**Offline**
Step 01: All the component scheme are project based (except Training/Seminar/Exposure visit)
Step 02: Following implementing agencies will submit the projects directly do National Bee Board. (NDDB/NAFED/TRIFED/SFAC/ICAR/CAUS/ SAUS)
Step 03: Agencies Submitting projects through...