About the Scheme
NBHM promotes scientific beekeeping for the Sweet Revolution and enhances farmer income through pollination services and honey production. Launched FY2020-21 under Atmanirbhar Bharat. Budget: ₹500 crore (2020-23). India jumped from 9th to 2nd largest honey exporter globally. 1.4 lakh MT honey production (2024). Bee pollination increases crop yields 20-30%.
Target Beneficiaries: Beekeepers; farmers benefiting from pollination; honey value chain businesses
Key Features
- India jumped from 9th to 2nd largest honey exporter globally (2020 to 2024)
- 1.4 lakh MT honey production (2024); budget ₹500 crore (2020-23)
- Sweet Revolution: named initiative like Blue/White/Green Revolution
- 3 Mini Missions: production, post-harvest management, R&D
- Bee pollination increases crop yields 20-30% (free ecosystem service)
- Madhukranti portal for traceability of honey from hive to market
- National Bee Board (NBB) implements; GI tagging of varieties (Aravalli, Kashmir, Nilgiri honey)