Beekeeping Activity under Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY) Scheme

The Beekeeping Activity is a specific component under the “Agro-Based & Food Processing Industries ” vertical of the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana , which in turn is one of the village-industries support schemes run by KVIC under the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. The purpose of this component is to promote scientific beekeeping, create sustainable livelihood opportunities in rural and semi‐rural areas, utilise natural resources , and generate supplementary income for farmers, unemployed youth, tribal communities and artisans through honey and hive-products. Your business can benefit by receiving training, equipment, bee-colonies and technical assistance to start or scale beekeeping under this scheme.

Key Features
Financial Assistance
Eligibility Criteria
Documents Required
Application Process for the Scheme

Key Features

Skill Development & Training in Beekeeping: The scheme mandates 5 days of beekeeping training conducted through Training Centres, State Beekeeping Extension Centres or Master Trainers. This helps you learn scientific bee‐management practices, honey extraction, colony multiplication and basic hive maintenance.
Bee-boxes, Live Bee Colonies & Tool-kits Support: Once trained you will receive bee-boxes , live bee colonies, and a tool-kit. This reduces your capital entry barrier.
Technical Handholding & Market Linkage: After distribution you get technical support or handholding for colony management, honey extraction and operations; some states/KVIC offices also help with market linkages of honey and hive products.
Eligibility Priority for Women, SC/ST, BPL & Youth: The scheme gives preference or sets targets such as at least 50 % beneficiaries from SC/ST, women, BPL categories.
Supplementary Income & Ecological Benefit: Beekeeping is positioned both as livelihood generator and as a boost to pollination, benefiting agriculture. The scheme’s objective includes “creating awareness about the benefits of beekeeping in cross-pollination”

Financial Assistance

Component	Assistance Provided	Detailed Explanation & Example
Training Programme	Training cost borne under scheme	Example: You attend 5 days beekeeping training at a recognised institute; the scheme covers the training fee and you gain certification.
Bee-boxes + Live Bee Colonies + Tool-kit	Set of 10 bee-boxes with colonies + tool-kit for each beneficiary	Example: After training you receive 10 bee-boxes each with live bee colonies and a tool-kit under the scheme, enabling you to start beekeeping operations.
Beneficiary Contribution	Small contribution	Example: You as SC/ST beneficiary may contribute say 10 % of cost while general category contributes 20 % .

Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply:

Individuals in the age bracket 18 to 55 years.
Possession of Aadhaar card or valid Voter ID/other government identity with photograph.
One person from one family is eligible for assistance under this activity.
Persons already trained in beekeeping via recognised institutes are eligible for the equipment support component.
The sector falls under the ABFPI vertical of GVY.

Who Cannot Apply:

Persons who have availed similar assistance for the same / similar purpose under another government scheme may be ineligible. Beneficiary must declare non-availment.
Age beyond the specified limit would disqualify.
Persons without valid identity or address proof may face rejection.
If the person is not willing to commit or operate the kit/hives for scheme-purpose (i.e., misuse or diversion may lead to de‐selection).
In general, if the applicant is not resident in India or is a foreign national since scheme is intended for Indian rural population.

Documents Required

Aadhaar card or a valid government identity card with photograph.
Age-proof certificate to verify age is 18-55 years.
Address proof .
Passport-size photographs of applicant.
Bank account details of beneficiary .
Self-declaration that the applicant has not availed similar assistance under other government scheme for same purpose.
If previously trained in beekeeping, certificate of training from recognised institute .
Possibly a project proposal or commitment regarding hive site, number of boxes, expected output .
For group/SHG: registration details of SHG, list of members, resolution authorising the group etc.

Application Process for the Scheme

Option 1: Apply with Bullit

Click here to start with guided support. Our team verifies eligibility, compiles documents, and handles application & follow-ups on your behalf. You can monitor progress while focusing on operations.
Recommended for: Individuals, farmers or youth who prefer an assisted route rather than navigating the full government process alone.

Option 2: Government / KVIC Process

Watch for advertisement by your State/Divisional Director of KVIC inviting applications for Beekeeping Activity under GVY.
Attend awareness/identification camp , and obtain application form from the KVIC state/regional office.
Submit the filled application form along with the required documents to the designated KVIC field office / state office.
Once selected, attend the scheduled training (5–10 days) and after training, equipment / bee boxes will be provided.
After receipt of equipment, start beekeeping operations, adhere to monitoring / hand-holding support as per guidelines.

Option 3: Through SHG / Group Application

If you are part of a Self-Help Group or farmer-group/tribal-group interested in beekeeping, apply collectively as a group. Some states allow cluster-approach under this scheme.
The application process remains largely same, but group-based training + support may provide economies of scale .
Approach local KVIC office / district industries centre / agricultural extension centre for group application details.