National Beekeeping & Honey Mission
in Tamil Nadu
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Key dates and updates (Tamil Nadu)
Nationwide and Tamil Nadu-specific milestones. Verify on the official portal before you apply.
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| Scheme launch |
National Beekeeping & Honey Mission in Tamil Nadu
National Beekeeping & Honey Mission is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Tamil Nadu.
Apply for National Beekeeping & Honey Mission in Tamil Nadu
Scheme Overview
National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM) was announced as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan and aims for the overall promotion & development of scientific beekeeping in the country to achieve the goal of ‘Sweet Revolution’ which is being implemented through National Bee Board (NBB)
Eligibility Criteria
Anyone can apply for the scheme
Benefits
Details of activities envisaged, cost norms and pattern of assistance approved under Mini Mission I & II and III can be checked at NBHM Guidelines.
The scheme envisages the following benefits:
1) Enhances yields & quality of produce of various crops viz., fruits, vegetables, pulses, oil seeds, etc. through pollination support
2) Helps in sustainable development of Agriculture and Environment.
3) Helps in maintaining Biodiversity
4) Increases income of beekeepers/ farmers/ land less labours, etc. through production of honey & other beehive products, viz.; Bees wax, Propolis, Pollen, Royal Jelly, Bee venom, comb honey, etc. which have great importance in human life.
5) Generates employment.
6) Serves as a source of livelihood
7) It helps in prosperity of farmers, healthy people and strong Nation.
8) Adopt Scientific Beekeeping for own and Nation’s prosperity.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar card |
| 2 | Land documents |
| 3 | Bank details |
| 4 | DPR |
How to Apply in Tamil Nadu
Step 01: All the component scheme are project based (except Training/Seminar/Exposure visit)
Offline Step 01: All the component scheme are project based (except Training/Seminar/Exposure visit)
Step 02: Following implementing agencies will submit the projects directly do National Bee Board. (NDDB/NAFED/TRIFED/SFAC/ICAR/CAUS/ SAUS)
Offline Step 02: Following implementing agencies will submit the projects directly do National Bee Board. (NDDB/NAFED/TRIFED/SFAC/ICAR/CAUS/ SAUS)
Step 03: Agencies Submitting projects through SLSC of State govt. like Department of Horticulture/Agriculture, Member Companies/firms/societies/SHGS/FIGS/FPC.
Offline Step 03: Agencies Submitting projects through SLSC of State govt. like Department of Horticulture/Agriculture, Member Companies/firms/societies/SHGS/FIGS/FPC.
Step 04: Examination/appraisal of projects by board as per scheme guideline, norms & submitted to PAC
Offline Step 04: Examination/appraisal of projects by board as per scheme guideline, norms & submitted to PAC
Step 05: Project Appraisal committee (PAC)chaired by Horticulture Commissioner (Project appraised & recommended up to 1 crore) and recommend to Execute Committee (EC) of Board chaired by Additional Secretary ( for more than 5 Cr per project).
Offline Step 05: Project Appraisal committee (PAC)chaired by Horticulture Commissioner (Project appraised & recommended up to 1 crore) and recommend to Execute Committee (EC) of Board chaired by Additional Secretary ( for more than 5 Cr per project).
Step 06: Project more than 5 crore are recommended to Project Appraisal & Monitoring Committee (PA&MC) chaired by Secretary (Agriculture) for approval.
Offline Step 06: Project more than 5 crore are recommended to Project Appraisal & Monitoring Committee (PA&MC) chaired by Secretary (Agriculture) for approval.
Step 07: Once the project is approved, an applicant must first register on the Madhukranti Portal for Individual/Societies/FPOs and add details such as land details, and site layout land plan.
Offline Step 07: Once the project is approved, an applicant must first register on the Madhukranti Portal for Individual/Societies/FPOs and add details such as land details, and site layout land plan.
Step 08: Submit complete DPR as per guideline
Offline Step 08: Submit complete DPR as per guideline
Step 09: Apply for lifetime membership in case of member societies /firm/cooperatives
Offline Step 09: Apply for lifetime membership in case of member societies /firm/cooperatives
Common questions in Tamil Nadu
Who can apply for National Beekeeping & Honey Mission in Tamil Nadu?
Eligible residents of Tamil Nadu who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for National Beekeeping & Honey Mission. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for National Beekeeping & Honey Mission in Tamil Nadu?
Applicants in Tamil Nadu typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for National Beekeeping & Honey Mission?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 January 2021 through 1 January 2021, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NBHM offers several benefits, including financial support, technical training, access to modern beekeeping techniques, and market linkages for beekeepers and honey producers.