Beekeeping is being promoted to increase the income of the farmers. For this, many schemes are being run by the central and state governments. In this sequence, the Bihar government is providing 90% subsidy for beekeeping to the farmers of its state.

Interested farmers can apply by visiting the official website of Horticulture Department of the state http://horticulture.bihar.gov.in/. To take advantage of this scheme, applicants can register online till 10 September 2022. The objective of this scheme of the state government is to make beekeeping a better source of income for landless and marginal farmers.

Center’s National Beekeeping Scheme

Along with this, huge subsidy is being given by the central government to the farmers of the country for beekeeping. For which the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission scheme is being run. Through this, a grant of 80% to 85% is being given to the beekeepers. With the help of this, the beneficiaries will have to spend only 15% to 20% of the cost to start the business. To apply, you have to visit the official website of the Central Government www.india.gov.in.

Source: Aaj Tak

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