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Honeybee Keeping

Honeybee Keeping

Marthandam has a long tradition of honeybee keeping and honey production, thanks to its favorable agro-climatic conditions. Recognizing honeybee keeping as a viable income-generating activity for resource-poor farmers, including women, youth, and the underemployed, MIDS launched a comprehensive Honeybee Keeping and Honey Production Project to capitalize on the growing demand for honey.

Training and Financial Support:

Training

Practical training equipped rural women with essential skills in honeybee keeping and honey production, leading to the successful establishment of honeybee units. 200 individuals received comprehensive training in honeybee keeping and honey production. 220 beneficiaries were provided with Rs. 44,00,000 in financial support to establish honeybee keeping units.

Value Addition

50 women were trained in creating value-added honey products and received initial capital to start their own businesses. 50 beneficiaries were provided with Rs. 5,00,000 in financial support to start value added honey products.

MIDS initiated the Honeybee Keeping Project to support impoverished farmers through honey production. The project included training, financial support for starting bee-keeping units, and the establishment of a honey processing facility. With significant investments and practical training, this initiative aims to boost rural incomes, create employment opportunities, and meet the increasing demand for honey.

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