National Honey Mission & Village Beekeeping (Gram Udyog)
राष्ट्रीय हनी मिशन एवं मौनपालन ग्रामोद्योग योजना
Ministry / Dept: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) • Agency: Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) / State Khadi Boards
📋 Scheme Objective & Overview
Special rural village industry initiative by KVIC providing 80% subsidized beehive sets, live bee colonies, extraction tools, and guaranteed buy-back arrangements to generate sustainable supplemental income for rural families.
💰 Key Financial Benefits & Subsidy Details
- ✓80% subsidy provided on complete apiculture kit (10 bee-boxes, honey extractors, smoker, hive tools).
- ✓Free 5-day hands-on scientific beekeeping practical training by KVIC master trainers.
- ✓Supplemental income of ₹50,000 to ₹1,50,000 per year from raw honey and beeswax.
- ✓Guaranteed buy-back linkage through KVIC Honey testing laboratories and Khadi Bhavans.
🎯 Who is Eligible? (Eligibility Criteria)
- •Rural farmers, landless agricultural workers, rural youth, and women.
- •Only one person from a rural household eligible for free/subsidized bee-box distribution.
- •Applicant must have access to agricultural flora/orchards suitable for bee foraging.
Age Requirement: 18 to 60 years.
Education Qualification: No formal educational restriction
📑 Mandatory Documents Required Checklist
Scanned PDF / Copies🚀 Step-by-Step Application Procedure
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (National Honey Mission & Village Beekeeping (Gram Udyog))
What is the maximum loan limit under National Honey Mission & Village Beekeeping (Gram Udyog)?
Eligible applicants can avail up to 80% Subsidized Bee Boxes (10 Bee-boxes + Live Colonies per beneficiary) in financial assistance from authorized partner banks.
How much capital subsidy is provided?
The scheme provides 80% Capital Subsidy on Bee Boxes, Honey Extractors, and Protective Equipment credited directly to the loan bank account upon milestone verification.
Is collateral security or mortgage required?
No collateral or property deposit needed.
Ready to apply for National Honey Mission & Village Beekeeping (Gram Udyog)?
Submit your online application through the official government portal.
Apply on Official Portal →Toll-Free Helpline: 022-26719465
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