National Beekeeping & Honey Mission
✓ Information verified — April 2026The National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM) is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to promote scientific beekeeping across India. Launched as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, it aims to develop the beekeeping sector and achieve the 'Sweet Revolution' goal. The scheme is implemented through the National Bee Board (NBB) and supports beekeepers, farmers, entrepreneurs, and startups interested in honey production.
What You Get
- Support for scientific and modern beekeeping practices
- Development of beekeeping as an income-generating activity
- Promotion of honey production and quality improvement
- Support for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in beekeeping
- Technical guidance and training for beekeepers
- Market linkages for honey and bee products
- Infrastructure development for honey processing and storage
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Farmers and agricultural workers interested in beekeeping
- Entrepreneurs and startups in the honey sector
- Farmer groups and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
- Agricultural cooperatives
- Individual beekeepers and honey producers
- Women entrepreneurs in beekeeping
- All Indian citizens across states and regions
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Bank Passbook
- 3. Land/Agriculture Certificate
- 4. Training Certificate
- 5. Business Plan
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- Category
- Agriculture
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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