National Beekeeping & Honey Mission

A Model-I unit is at least 50 honeybee colonies of 10 frames each in hives with supers (cl. 4.5). In North Eastern Region & Himalayan States the rate is 90% for everyone (cl. 6.1 II). The document does not list those states, so we do not apply it automatically. Only beekeepers and bodies registered with the National Bee Board get infrastructure support under Mini Missions I and II (cl. 9.3).

“I. For States other than NE & Himalayan States: 50% in case of individual beneficiaries/ Societies/ Firms / Companies; 75% in case of institutional framework, including Self Help Groups (SHGs)/ Joint Liability Groups (JLGs)/ Farmers/ Beekeepers Interested Groups (FIGs)/ Co-operatives/ FPOs/ FPCs/ Member Beekeepers’ Federations (MBFs) of NBB/ MBFs registered with NBB, etc.; and”

In North Eastern Region & Himalayan States the rate is 90% for everyone (cl. 6.1 II). The document does not list those states, so we do not apply it automatically. Only beekeepers and bodies registered with the National Bee Board get infrastructure support under Mini Missions I and II (cl. 9.3).

“Keeping in view this all, this component has been kept under NBHM for which processing/ Export unit costing upto Rs. 500.00 lakhs will be considered under the scheme. Maximum assistance upto Rs. 300.00 lakhs will be made available for this facility/ infrastructure.”

Trainings are organised by the implementing agencies (State horticulture/agriculture departments, KVKs, SAUs, KVIC, NBB members); ask your District Horticulture Officer when the next batch runs. Three-day online trainings (batches of 40–50) are also funded (cl. 4.32).

“a. Within State Training: Within State Trainings, each of a batch of 25 participants for seven days, for which maximum assistance is available @ Rs.1.75 lakhs / per training (@ Rs. 1000 per day per candidate), to be organized. … III. For Capacity Building Programmes: For Capacity Building Programmes, including trainings, seminars, skill development for farmers/ beekeepers, officials, etc., the pattern of funding/ subsidy be 100% for all the implementing agencies.”

The centre must produce 2,000 quality nucleus stock/queen bees in three years (600, 700, 700); assistance is released 50%, 25% and 25% over the three years. A Member society/firm/company of NBB can get at most Rs. 45 lakh a year across all its projects (cl. 9.4), and must have been an NBB member for over 3 years (2 years in NE and Himalayan States) and be on the NITI Aayog Darpan portal (cl. 9.1–9.2).

“The cost for this component has been estimated Rs. 30 lakhs out of which 100% assistance maximum up Rs. 30 lakhs per project will be given to public sector research organizations & 50% of the eligible cost, maximum upto Rs. 30 lakhs to the expert member societies/ firms/ companies of NBB.”

For experienced member beekeepers, societies, firms and companies of NBB, who must produce at least 2,000 quality colonies a year for three years. Project cost estimated at Rs. 12.50 lakh. In North Eastern Region & Himalayan States the rate is 90% for everyone (cl. 6.1 II). The document does not list those states, so we do not apply it automatically. Only beekeepers and bodies registered with the National Bee Board get infrastructure support under Mini Missions I and II (cl. 9.3). A Member society/firm/company of NBB can get at most Rs. 45 lakh a year across all its projects (cl. 9.4), and must have been an NBB member for over 3 years (2 years in NE and Himalayan States) and be on the NITI Aayog Darpan portal (cl. 9.1–9.2).

“The cost for this component has been estimated Rs. 12.50 lakhs out of which maximum assistance upto Rs. 5 lakhs/ per project will be given.”

In North Eastern Region & Himalayan States the rate is 90% for everyone (cl. 6.1 II). The document does not list those states, so we do not apply it automatically. Only beekeepers and bodies registered with the National Bee Board get infrastructure support under Mini Missions I and II (cl. 9.3). A Member society/firm/company of NBB can get at most Rs. 45 lakh a year across all its projects (cl. 9.4), and must have been an NBB member for over 3 years (2 years in NE and Himalayan States) and be on the NITI Aayog Darpan portal (cl. 9.1–9.2).

“The cost of the centre has been estimated Rs. 25.00 lakhs out of which maximum assistance upto Rs. 18.80 lakhs will be given as per eligibility of organization/ agency, etc. and pattern of assistance.”

The centre must keep at least 1,000 honeybee colonies with the tools, equipment and transport vehicle needed. In North Eastern Region & Himalayan States the rate is 90% for everyone (cl. 6.1 II). The document does not list those states, so we do not apply it automatically. Only beekeepers and bodies registered with the National Bee Board get infrastructure support under Mini Missions I and II (cl. 9.3). A Member society/firm/company of NBB can get at most Rs. 45 lakh a year across all its projects (cl. 9.4), and must have been an NBB member for over 3 years (2 years in NE and Himalayan States) and be on the NITI Aayog Darpan portal (cl. 9.1–9.2).

“The cost of the centre has been estimated Rs. 75.00 lakhs, out of which maximum assistance upto Rs. 56.20 lakhs will be given as per eligibility of organization/ agency, etc. and pattern of assistance.”

In North Eastern Region & Himalayan States the rate is 90% for everyone (cl. 6.1 II). The document does not list those states, so we do not apply it automatically. Only beekeepers and bodies registered with the National Bee Board get infrastructure support under Mini Missions I and II (cl. 9.3). A Member society/firm/company of NBB can get at most Rs. 45 lakh a year across all its projects (cl. 9.4), and must have been an NBB member for over 3 years (2 years in NE and Himalayan States) and be on the NITI Aayog Darpan portal (cl. 9.1–9.2).

“The cost of the centre has been estimated to Rs. 5.00 lakhs out of which maximum assistance upto Rs. 3.80 lakhs will be given as per eligibility of organization/ agency, etc. and pattern of assistance.”

Proposals go to NBB through FSSAI; agencies or companies with 2–3 years of food quality testing experience may apply to upgrade their labs (cl. 5.5 VI). In North Eastern Region & Himalayan States the rate is 90% for everyone (cl. 6.1 II). The document does not list those states, so we do not apply it automatically. Only beekeepers and bodies registered with the National Bee Board get infrastructure support under Mini Missions I and II (cl. 9.3). A Member society/firm/company of NBB can get at most Rs. 45 lakh a year across all its projects (cl. 9.4), and must have been an NBB member for over 3 years (2 years in NE and Himalayan States) and be on the NITI Aayog Darpan portal (cl. 9.1–9.2).

“The cost of the lab has been estimated to Rs. 2000.00 lakhs per lab out of which assistance, maximum upto Rs. 800.00 lakhs per lab will be given for setting up of/ strengthening of big/ regional honey testing lab.”

Proposals go to NBB through FSSAI (cl. 5.5 VI). In North Eastern Region & Himalayan States the rate is 90% for everyone (cl. 6.1 II). The document does not list those states, so we do not apply it automatically. Only beekeepers and bodies registered with the National Bee Board get infrastructure support under Mini Missions I and II (cl. 9.3). A Member society/firm/company of NBB can get at most Rs. 45 lakh a year across all its projects (cl. 9.4), and must have been an NBB member for over 3 years (2 years in NE and Himalayan States) and be on the NITI Aayog Darpan portal (cl. 9.1–9.2).

“The cost of Rs. 200.00 lakhs per lab has been estimated for Distt./ Small labs/ satellite labs, out of which assistance max. up to Rs. 100.00 lakhs per lab will be made under NBHM.”

Women members are trained in beekeeping; tribal women’s clusters get priority. The figure is the two printed amounts added together (Rs. 20,000 + Rs. 50,000 per group).

“An assistance of Rs. 20,000/- per group for formation of new groups and also an assistance of Rs. 50,000/- per group as working capital will be provided to sustain the activity.”

For experienced or trained beekeepers, individually or in groups (SHGs/FIGs), with the declaration at Appendix V. In North Eastern Region & Himalayan States the rate is 90% for everyone (cl. 6.1 II). The document does not list those states, so we do not apply it automatically. Only beekeepers and bodies registered with the National Bee Board get infrastructure support under Mini Missions I and II (cl. 9.3).

“Therefore, under this component, assistance be available on these equipments, including pollen tray, Royal jelly production kit, bee venom extractor, comb honey production tools & equipments, equipments & tools for production of propolis, etc.”

In North Eastern Region & Himalayan States the rate is 90% for everyone (cl. 6.1 II). The document does not list those states, so we do not apply it automatically. Only beekeepers and bodies registered with the National Bee Board get infrastructure support under Mini Missions I and II (cl. 9.3). A Member society/firm/company of NBB can get at most Rs. 45 lakh a year across all its projects (cl. 9.4), and must have been an NBB member for over 3 years (2 years in NE and Himalayan States) and be on the NITI Aayog Darpan portal (cl. 9.1–9.2).

“The total cost of this component has been estimated Rs. 30.00 lakhs, out of which maximum assistance upto Rs. 20.00 lakhs per facility will be available as assistance.”

In North Eastern Region & Himalayan States the rate is 90% for everyone (cl. 6.1 II). The document does not list those states, so we do not apply it automatically. Only beekeepers and bodies registered with the National Bee Board get infrastructure support under Mini Missions I and II (cl. 9.3). A Member society/firm/company of NBB can get at most Rs. 45 lakh a year across all its projects (cl. 9.4), and must have been an NBB member for over 3 years (2 years in NE and Himalayan States) and be on the NITI Aayog Darpan portal (cl. 9.1–9.2).

“The total cost of this component has been estimated Rs. 80.00 lakhs, out of which maximum assistance upto Rs. 60.00 lakhs per facility will be made available as assistance.”

In North Eastern Region & Himalayan States the rate is 90% for everyone (cl. 6.1 II). The document does not list those states, so we do not apply it automatically. Only beekeepers and bodies registered with the National Bee Board get infrastructure support under Mini Missions I and II (cl. 9.3). A Member society/firm/company of NBB can get at most Rs. 45 lakh a year across all its projects (cl. 9.4), and must have been an NBB member for over 3 years (2 years in NE and Himalayan States) and be on the NITI Aayog Darpan portal (cl. 9.1–9.2).

“The total cost of this component has been estimated Rs. 30.00 lakhs per unit or plant, out of which maximum assistance upto Rs. 20.00 lakhs will be made available.”

In North Eastern Region & Himalayan States the rate is 90% for everyone (cl. 6.1 II). The document does not list those states, so we do not apply it automatically. Only beekeepers and bodies registered with the National Bee Board get infrastructure support under Mini Missions I and II (cl. 9.3). A Member society/firm/company of NBB can get at most Rs. 45 lakh a year across all its projects (cl. 9.4), and must have been an NBB member for over 3 years (2 years in NE and Himalayan States) and be on the NITI Aayog Darpan portal (cl. 9.1–9.2).

“The total cost of this component has been estimated Rs. 100.00 lakhs, out of which maximum assistance upto Rs. 50.00 lakhs will made be available.”

The text says the assistance "may be given" — it is not automatic. Send a detailed proposal to NBB through the State horticulture/agriculture department.

“The assistance of Rs. 25.00 lakhs per State Bee Boards/ Missions/ Cooperatives/ FPOs of Beekeepers promoted by State Govts., etc. may be given under the scheme.”