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National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM)

National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) is a central government scheme. Training and financial help for beekeeping: bee boxes and colonies, honey processing and testing labs, through state agencies and the National Bee Board. Who qualifies: Farmers, landless people, women and SHGs interested in beekeeping. Applying is free on nbb.gov.in.

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WhereAll India (central government)
Run byMinistry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (National Bee Board)
Last checked1 November 2026

What do you get under Beekeeping mission?

Training and financial help for beekeeping: bee boxes and colonies, honey processing and testing labs, through state agencies and the National Bee Board.

Who is eligible for Beekeeping mission?

  • Farmers, landless people, women and SHGs interested in beekeeping.
  • Beekeepers must register on the MadhuKranti portal.

Documents needed for Beekeeping mission

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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.

How to apply for Beekeeping mission

  1. Register as a beekeeper on the MadhuKranti portal linked from nbb.gov.in.
  2. Apply for help through your state horticulture department or the National Bee Board.

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Common questions

Who is eligible for Beekeeping mission?

Farmers, landless people, women and SHGs interested in beekeeping. Beekeepers must register on the MadhuKranti portal.

How much do I get under Beekeeping mission?

Training and financial help for beekeeping: bee boxes and colonies, honey processing and testing labs, through state agencies and the National Bee Board.

What documents do I need for Beekeeping mission?

Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Passport-size photo.

How do I apply for Beekeeping mission?

Register as a beekeeper on the MadhuKranti portal linked from nbb.gov.in. Apply for help through your state horticulture department or the National Bee Board. Official site: https://nbb.gov.in/

Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Beekeeping mission?

No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.

Official sources

Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 1 May 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.

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