Under the “Mission Bee” program in Gujarat, 284 Amul Dairy-associated milk producers have produced approximately 16,000 kg of honey, according to an official release.
Launched in 2022-23 by the Horticulture Department, the initiative encourages farmers in Anand, Kheda, and Mahisagar districts to adopt beekeeping. Farmers were provided Rs 10,000, 10 bee boxes, and a honey extractor for every five members.
Amul Dairy has processed around 2 tonnes of honey so far, while participants earned additional income through sales, recovering 75% of their investment in just a year. Beyond honey, beekeeping generates income from wax, royal jelly, and bee venom.
