Madhugram Yojana (Beekeeping Promotion Scheme)

Why it matters

Helps hill farmers take up beekeeping by subsidising bee boxes and colonies, creating an extra income stream alongside fruit and crop farming.

What you get

The Madhugram Yojana promotes apiculture (beekeeping) among Uttarakhand's farmers, providing subsidised bee boxes, bee colonies and basic equipment along with training in honey production and processing. Beekeeping is promoted as a complementary income source for hill and orchard farmers since bee colonies also improve pollination of fruit crops such as apple and other orchard produce common in the state, creating a dual benefit of better fruit yields plus a marketable honey product. The scheme is implemented through the Horticulture Department in coordination with state and central beekeeping development bodies.

Eligibility criteria

• Farmer or orchard owner in Uttarakhand interested in taking up beekeeping
• Willingness to undergo basic training in apiculture practices

How to apply

1. 1

   Apply through the District Horticulture Office for the beekeeping component

2. 2

   Attend training on bee box management and honey extraction

3. 3

   Receive subsidised bee boxes/colonies and starter equipment

4. 4

   Market honey produce through department-linked or open market channels

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• Land/orchard ownership proof
• Bank account details