Bee Keeping

Description
The scheme “Bee Keeping” is implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote beekeeping as a sustainable livelihood by providing subsidized bee boxes, bee colonies, and training support to farmers, thereby increasing honey production, enhancing farm income, and strengthening the beekeeping sector in Uttarakhand.

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Benefits
• Under this scheme:
• Bee families (bees, including the queen bee) and bee colonies (bee boxes) are provided with a 40% subsidy (maximum cost per bee box is ₹2,000/- and per bee colony is ₹2,000/-). 50 bee boxes are provided in plain areas and 25 in hilly areas.
• For example, if a bee box and bee colony cost ₹200/-, the farmer has to deposit ₹120/- at the concerned Horticulture Mobile team Centre. The government bears a subsidy of ₹80/-, and the farmer receives the box for ₹120/-.
• If a farmer wishes to keep bee colonies in their own orchards, financial assistance of ₹350/- per bee colony is provided.
• If a farmer wants to receive training, the department provides a free seven-day beekeeping training program. Along with the training, the farmer is given ₹100/- per day (totaling ₹700/-) and ₹50/- per day (totaling ₹350/-). A total of ₹1,050/- is provided to each beneficiary.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must be a farmer interested in beekeeping.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar card
• Address proof
• Mobile number
• Residence certificate
• Bank account details
• Other supporting documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: Any farmer who is a permanent resident of Uttarakhand and is interested in beekeeping is eligible to apply.
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Q: What subsidy is provided on bee boxes and bee colonies?
A: A 40% subsidy is provided on bee boxes and bee colonies, with a maximum cost limit of ₹2,000 per bee box and ₹2,000 per bee colony.
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Q: How many bee boxes are provided under the scheme?
A: Farmers in plain areas receive 50 bee boxes, while farmers in hilly areas receive 25 bee boxes.
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Q: Is financial assistance available for keeping bee colonies in orchards?
A: Yes. Farmers who maintain bee colonies in their own orchards receive ₹350 per colony as financial assistance.
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Q: Does the scheme provide training?
A: Yes. A free seven-day beekeeping training program is provided to interested farmers.
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Q: What financial support is given during training?
A: Farmers receive ₹100/- per day (₹700/- total) and ₹50/- per day (₹350/- total), making a total training assistance of ₹1,050/-.
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Q: How can a farmer apply for bee boxes and bee colonies?
A: Farmers must submit an application at the nearest Horticulture Mobile Squad Centre along with required documents.
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Q: How is the application processed?
A: The Mobile Squad Centre forwards the application to the district office or Jeolikote Centre. After approval, the farmer is informed by phone and an acceptance letter is issued.
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Q: From where can farmers collect the subsidized bee boxes and bee colonies?
A: Farmers can collect them from the Jeolikote Centre or the respective district Horticulture office.
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Q: How are beneficiaries selected?
A: Beneficiaries are selected on a first-come, first-served basis and based on budget availability.
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Q: How can farmers apply for training?
A: Farmers must submit a training application with the required documents at their Horticulture Mobile Squad Centre.
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