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Beekeeping scheme is running in the entire state. This business not only increases the income of farmers, but also works towards biodiversity. This year, 1500 boxes have been earmarked in Jehanabad, on which 50% subsidy will be given to beekeepers.
JehanabadFarmers in Bihar are no longer dependent only on farming, but are also looking for other sources of income, By doing this, your source of income will increase and you will never be forced to do so, The central and state governments are also working in this direction, Many major schemes are being run, which also includes the beekeeping scheme, This is a business which can provide good profits to farmers in a short time, Because the government provides bee boxes, taking only 50 percent of the cost,
Beekeeping scheme is running in the entire state. This business not only increases the income of farmers, but also works towards biodiversity. This year, 1500 boxes have been earmarked in Jehanabad, on which 50% subsidy will be given to beekeepers.
Beekeeping will bring good income
According to the Horticulture Office, beekeeping has become a business which is doing a good job in increasing the income of farmers. Provided that different types of minds are employed in this business. Beekeepers think that only honey can be extracted by beekeeping, but wax, pollen, royal jelly and poison can be obtained from it. Its market price is in lakhs. All of these have different demands in the market and good earnings can be made.
B box available at 50% off
According to the Horticulture Office, the Bihar government has launched ‘Beekeeping and Honey Production Scheme’ to promote honey production and beekeeping for 2025-26. Under this scheme, bee boxes are to be given at 50 percent subsidy. The selection process for this is through lottery. In such a situation, if you want to avail the benefit of this scheme then go to the website of the Horticulture Department and apply. Forms under the Beekeeping and Honey Production Scheme are available on the portal.
Subsidy on equipment also
The government will provide up to 50% subsidy to purchase equipment related to beekeeping. At the same time, the per unit cost of bee colony is Rs 4000. The cost of bee hive unit has been fixed at Rs 2000 per colony and the cost of honey extraction equipment and food grade container has been fixed at Rs 20,000 per set.
