The Empowerment of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups through Monofloral Honey Production

The trainees from 30 hamlets in Paderu and Araku mandals are receiving training in monofloral honey production through four Science Technology and Innovation Hubs set up by GITAM Deemed-to-be University in 2023.

The project aims to equip the trainees with modern beekeeping practices and technology to enhance honey production and marketing.

The main objective of the project is to harness the valuable produce of nature to achieve socio-economic development of underprivileged sections of society.

The project has shown that there is more to honey production than traditional methods, and local beekeepers are excited about exploring new opportunities.

About 100 acres were planted with flowering plants to encourage monofloral honey production, and approximately 250 bee boxes were set up.

The project collects at least five to seven tonnes of honey seasonally, with the goal of increasing production in the future.

The project provides farmers with the option to earn ₹1 lakh per year, with the opportunity to learn scientific and systematic beekeeping.

The project is achieving socio-economic development of the underprivileged sections of society through innovative approaches to honey production.

The project's success stories include farmers earning over ₹1 lakh per year and learning modern beekeeping practices.

The project will likely receive recognition for its innovative approach to honey production and its positive impact on the community with continued support from the DST and NABARD.