National Beekeeping & Honey Mission
A central government scheme under Atmanirbhar Bharat for farmers, beekeepers, entrepreneurs, SHGs, and FPOs to set up and expand scientific beekeeping operations — covering bee breeding, honey processing, cold storage, quality testing labs, and market linkages through the National Bee Board (NBB). Apply through the Madhukranti Portal or submit project proposals through your state Horticulture/Agriculture department.
About This Scheme
A central government scheme under Atmanirbhar Bharat for farmers, beekeepers, entrepreneurs, SHGs, and FPOs to set up and expand scientific beekeeping operations — covering bee breeding, honey processing, cold storage, quality testing labs, and market linkages through the National Bee Board (NBB). Apply through the Madhukranti Portal or submit project proposals through your state Horticulture/Agriculture department.
Full official description
ain objectives of the scheme are: a) Promoting holistic growth of beekeeping industry for income & employment generation, providing livelihood support to farm and non-farm households and to enhance agriculture/ horticulture production; b) Developing additional infrastructural facilities for developing quality nucleus stock of honeybees, multiplication of stock by bee breeders, setting up of disease diagnostic labs, Integrated Beekeeping Development Centres (IBDCs)/ Centres of Excellence (CoEs) on Beekeeping, beekeeping equipment manufacturing units, etc. and postharvest and marketing infrastructures, including honey processing plants, storages/ cold storages, collection, branding,marketing, centre,etc. c) Setting up of State of the Art Quality Control Labs for testing of honey & other beehive products at Regional Levels and Mini / Satellite Labs at Distt. Levels in main honey producing Districts/ States; d) To develop blockchain/ traceability system for traceability of source of honey & other beehive products and using IT tools in beekeeping, including online registration, etc.; e) To develop and facilitate Honey Corridors in potential areas; f) To promote agri- entrepreneurs & agri- startup for their involvement in beekeeping/ Honey production; g) To promote, develop and disseminate latest and State of the Art Technologies and skill development in beekeeping industry for production of honey & other high value beehive products; h) Empowerment of Women through Beekeeping; i) To maximize, economic, ecological and social benefits by diversification through beekeeping by production of higher quantity and good quality of honey and other high value beehive products, viz.; bee wax, bee pollen, propolis, royal jelly, comb honey, bee venom, etc. for domestic and export market; and j) To strengthen beekeepers by developing institutional framework through collective approach viz.; formation of SHGs/ FPOs/ Beekeepers Cooperatives/ Federations, etc.
Benefits
- Funding for setting up bee nurseries, apiaries, honey processing plants, and cold storage units
- Support for state-of-the-art quality control labs for honey testing (regional and district levels)
- Development of blockchain-based traceability systems for honey and beehive products
- Assistance for setting up Honey Corridors in high-potential areas
- Support for women-led beekeeping enterprises and agri-startups
- Specific subsidy amounts and cost norms are detailed in the NBHM Guidelines (available at National Bee Board website)
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Open to anyone: farmers, beekeepers, landless labourers, entrepreneurs, SHGs, FPOs, cooperatives, research institutes, and government agencies
- State Horticulture/Agriculture departments submit project proposals through the State Level Screening Committee (SLSC)
- National-level agencies (NDDB, NAFED, TRIFED, SFAC, ICAR) submit directly to the National Bee Board
- Individual beekeepers, societies, and FPOs must register on the Madhukranti Portal before applying
- Projects above Rs 1 crore require Executive Committee approval; projects above Rs 5 crore require Project Appraisal and Monitoring Committee approval
How to Apply
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 SLSC of State govt. like Department of Horticulture/Agriculture, Member Companies/firms/societies/SHGS/FIGS/FPC.
Step 04: Examination/appraisal of projects by board as per scheme guideline, norms & submitted to PAC
Step 05: 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).
Step 06: Project more than 5 crore are recommended to Project Appraisal & Monitoring Committee (PA&MC) chaired by Secretary (Agriculture) for approval.
Step 07: 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.
Step 08: Submit complete DPR as per guideline
Step 09: Apply for lifetime membership in case of member societies /firm/cooperatives
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the primary benefits of participating in the National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM)?
The NBHM offers several benefits, including financial support, technical training, access to modern beekeeping techniques, and market linkages for beekeepers and honey producers.
What is the National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM)?
The National Beekeeping & Honey Mission is a government initiative aimed at promoting and developing beekeeping and honey production in India. It encompasses various programs and strategies to support beekeepers and boost honey production.
Are there financial incentives available through the NBHM?
Yes, the NBHM often provides financial incentives such as subsidies to support beekeepers through implementing agencies for scientific beekeeping, processing and packaging etc.
What types of training and capacity-building benefits does the NBHM offer
The NBHM conducts various training programs and workshops to enhance the skills and knowledge of beekeepers. These training sessions cover beekeeping techniques, honey extraction, control of bee diseases, and more.
Does the NBHM provide market linkages for honey producers?
Yes, the NBHM often facilitates market linkages by connecting honey producers with buyers, processors, and exporters through implementing agencies. This helps beekeepers gain access to better markets and higher prices for their honey products.
Is there any incentive for women interested in beekeeping?
Group/cluster of women are developed and trained in beekeeping and encourage for adopting scientific beekeeping. An assistance of Rs. 20,000/- per group is provided for formation of new group and Rs. 50,000/- per group as working capital to sustain the activity. The trained women can be used as Master Trainers/Guiding factor of scheme and serve as role model for beekeeping by women in other areas.
What type of training is provided to the beneficiaries?
Training/exposure visits is provided in physical and online modes through implementing agencies.
Is there an age limit for participation in the National Beekeeping & Honey Mission?
There is typically no specific age limit for individuals interested in beekeeping and honey production. It is often open to people of all age groups.
Are there any educational qualifications required to join the mission?
Generally, there are no specific educational qualifications required. Beekeeping programs often aim to empower individuals from diverse educational backgrounds
Who is eligible to participate in the National Beekeeping & Honey Mission?
Generally, individuals, farmers, self-help groups, cooperatives, FPOs, Start Ups and entrepreneurs engaged in scientific beekeeping and honey & other beehive production are eligible as per terms & conditions of the guideline.
Is there any application fee?
As per the guideline.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Aadhaar card
- Land documents
- Bank details
- DPR