Bee Keeping
in Uttarakhand
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Bee Keeping in Uttarakhand
Bee Keeping is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Uttarakhand.
Apply for Bee Keeping in Uttarakhand
Scheme Overview
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.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
The applicant must be a farmer interested in beekeeping.
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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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Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar card |
| 2 | Address proof |
| 3 | Mobile number |
| 4 | Residence certificate |
| 5 | Bank account details |
| 6 | Other supporting documents as required |
Common questions in Uttarakhand
Who can apply for Bee Keeping in Uttarakhand?
Eligible residents of Uttarakhand who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Bee Keeping. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Bee Keeping in Uttarakhand?
Applicants in Uttarakhand typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any farmer who is a permanent resident of Uttarakhand and is interested in beekeeping is eligible to apply. <br>