Mission Madhmakhi (beekeeping) programme under HRT-2 integrated horticulture development, Gujarat
Shown as running by: Gujarat GR: HRT-2 integrated horticulture development scheme (General), 2026-27 (1 Apr 2026, ઠરાવ: HRT-2 continued from 1-4-2026 to 31-3-2027 with a ₹430.00 crore budget provision for 2026-27)
Farmer groups, FPOs, co-operatives and milk unions get 75% of the cost of bee colonies and hives (₹2,000 each, up to 10 boxes per member and 5,000 per group), honey-extractor sets (₹20,000 a set), bee breeding, bee clinics and honey processing units.
- Lead benefit
- 75%of the cost, at most
- Components
- 7each read from the document
- Who can apply
- 2kinds of applicant
- Closing date
- Seasonalsee “When to apply”
What it pays
Bee colony (8 frames): 75% of ₹2,000 per colony, up to 5,000 boxes per group (at most 10 per member).
What the document says, word for word
For registered farmer groups, FPOs, FPCs, “A”-grade co-operatives, co-operative dairies and district milk unions — not individual farmers. In Gujarat Horticulture Mission districts this scheme tops up the Mission’s help; in non-Mission districts it pays it in full; the total stays within 75% (item 1 remarks). Once only.
“મધમાખી સમૂહ કોલોની:- રૂ. ૨૦૦૦/૮ ફ્રેમની કોલોની … રજીસ્ટર્ડ ખેડુત ગ્રુપ, FPO, FPC, “A” ગ્રેડ સહકારી સંસ્થા/ સહકારી ડેરીઓ/જિલ્લા દૂધ સહકારી સંઘને ખર્ચના ૭૫ ટકા સહાય”Bee hive: 75% of ₹2,000 per hive, up to 5,000 per group (at most 10 per member).
What the document says, word for word
For registered farmer groups, FPOs, FPCs, “A”-grade co-operatives, co-operative dairies and district milk unions — not individual farmers. In Gujarat Horticulture Mission districts this scheme tops up the Mission’s help; in non-Mission districts it pays it in full; the total stays within 75% (item 1 remarks). Once only.
“મધમાખી હાઇવ:- રૂ. ૨૦૦૦/ હાઇવ … ખર્ચના ૭૫ ટકા સહાય”Honey extractor (4-frame), 30 kg food-grade container, net and beekeeping tools: 75% of ₹20,000 a set, one set for every five members.
What the document says, word for word
For registered farmer groups, FPOs, FPCs, “A”-grade co-operatives, co-operative dairies and district milk unions — not individual farmers. In Gujarat Horticulture Mission districts this scheme tops up the Mission’s help; in non-Mission districts it pays it in full; the total stays within 75% (item 1 remarks). Once only.
“હની એક્ષ્ટ્રેક્ટર (૪ ફ્રેમ), ફૂડગ્રેડ કન્ટેઇનર(30કિ.ગ્રા.), નેટ મધમાખી ઉછેરના સાધનો માટે … યુનિટ કોસ્ટ:- રૂ. ૨૦૦૦૦/સેટ … ખર્ચના ૭૫ ટકા સહાય”Honey processing, packaging and cold-room unit for a group of more than 250 members: 75% of the cost, counted up to ₹50 lakh.
What the document says, word for word
For registered farmer groups, FPOs, FPCs, “A”-grade co-operatives, co-operative dairies and district milk unions — not individual farmers. In Gujarat Horticulture Mission districts this scheme tops up the Mission’s help; in non-Mission districts it pays it in full; the total stays within 75% (item 1 remarks). Once only.
“પ્રોસેસીંગ, પેકેજીંગ, કોલ્ડ રૂમ એકમ માટે સહાય … યુનિટ કોસ્ટ:- રૂ. ૫૦.૦૦ લાખ/એકમ (૨૫૦ થી વધારે સભ્ય ) … ખર્ચના ૭૫ ટકા સહાય”Honey processing, packaging and cold-room unit for a group of 250 members or fewer: 75% of the cost, counted up to ₹25 lakh.
What the document says, word for word
For registered farmer groups, FPOs, FPCs, “A”-grade co-operatives, co-operative dairies and district milk unions — not individual farmers. In Gujarat Horticulture Mission districts this scheme tops up the Mission’s help; in non-Mission districts it pays it in full; the total stays within 75% (item 1 remarks). Once only.
“યુનિટ કોસ્ટ:- રૂ. ૨૫.૦૦ લાખ/એકમ (૨૫૦ કે તેથી ઓછા સભ્ય ) … ખર્ચના ૭૫ ટકા સહાય”Bee breeding, bee hives and nucleus culture unit: 75% of the cost, counted up to ₹30 lakh (public sector gets 100%).
What the document says, word for word
For registered farmer groups, FPOs, FPCs, “A”-grade co-operatives, co-operative dairies and district milk unions — not individual farmers. In Gujarat Horticulture Mission districts this scheme tops up the Mission’s help; in non-Mission districts it pays it in full; the total stays within 75% (item 1 remarks). Once only.
“બી બ્રીડીંગ, બી હાઇવ્સ અને ન્યુક્લિયસ કલ્ચર તૈયાર કરવા … યુનિટ કોસ્ટ:- રૂ. ૩૦.૦૦ લાખ … રજીસ્ટર્ડ ખેડુત ગ્રુપ, FPO, FPC, “A” ગ્રેડ સહકારી સંસ્થા/ સહકારી ડેરીઓ/જિલ્લા દૂધ સહકારી સંઘને ખર્ચના ૭૫ ટકા સહાય”Bee clinic: 75% of the cost, counted up to ₹30 lakh (public sector gets 100%).
What the document says, word for word
For registered farmer groups, FPOs, FPCs, “A”-grade co-operatives, co-operative dairies and district milk unions — not individual farmers. In Gujarat Horticulture Mission districts this scheme tops up the Mission’s help; in non-Mission districts it pays it in full; the total stays within 75% (item 1 remarks). Once only.
“બી ક્લીનીક તૈયાર કરવા … યુનિટ કોસ્ટ:- રૂ. ૩૦.૦૦ લાખ/એકમ … ખર્ચના ૭૫ ટકા સહાય”How much can I claim?
This clause does not fund this applicant type (Annexure-2 (પરિશિષ્ટ-૨), component 27 “મિશન મધમાખી કાર્યક્રમ”, item 1 A (મધમાખી સમૂહ કોલોની)).
For registered farmer groups, FPOs, FPCs, “A”-grade co-operatives, co-operative dairies and district milk unions — not individual farmers. In Gujarat Horticulture Mission districts this scheme tops up the Mission’s help; in non-Mission districts it pays it in full; the total stays within 75% (item 1 remarks). Once only.
Who can apply
- FPO
- Cooperative
Papers you need
- Printout of your online i-Khedut application; keep it with you (Annexure-3 (1) and Annexure-4 (1), pp.77–78).
- Bills and other proof of your purchase or work, shown to the horticulture officer for checking (Annexure-3 (4) and Annexure-4 (4), pp.77–78).
How to apply
- The group applies online on the i-Khedut portal for the HRT-2 “Mission Madhmakhi” component.
- The programme is run under the conditions of GR બગત/૨૦૨૨/૧૯૧/ક-૮ of 9 Sep 2022 and the Director of Horticulture’s guidelines (HRT-2 GR, condition 39, p.11); NHM / National Bee Board norms apply to unit costs.
- After verification by the district horticulture office, the help is paid to the group’s bank account.
Applying is free. Never pay anyone to apply for you.
When to apply
HRT-2 runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027; applications on i-Khedut when opened.
Combining with other schemes
The documents do not say whether this can be combined with other schemes. Ask the implementing office before you count on both.