Published: 25 November 2025Rajasthan
Rajasthan Promotes Beekeeping with 50,000 Bee Colonies and Centres of Excellence
The Rajasthan state government announced a major beekeeping promotion initiative for 2025-26, distributing 50,000 bee colonies and 50,000 bee boxes to farmers and beekeepers with a 40% subsidy from a total allocation of ₹8 crore.
Additionally, 1,000 beekeepers are being assisted at ₹9,000 per beekeeper for migration of bee colonies during pollen shortages and high temperatures. Beekeeping kits are being distributed to 1,000 beekeepers at ₹2 crore. Under the National Agricultural Development Scheme, Centres of Excellence for Beekeeping are being established in Bharatpur and Tonk districts at ₹10 crore each, providing modern facilities including scientific training, technical guidance, quality colonies, processing, branding, packaging, marketing, and honey quality testing.
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Rajasthan's beekeeping promotion initiative for 2025-26 involves distribution of how many bee colonies with what percentage subsidy?
Explanation · Correct answer BRajasthan announced distribution of 50,000 bee colonies and 50,000 bee boxes to farmers and beekeepers with a 40% subsidy from a total allocation of ₹8 crore.
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What is the key development in '**Rajasthan Promotes Beekeeping with 50,000 Bee Colonies and Centres of **'?
Rajasthan government announced a major beekeeping promotion initiative for 2025-26, distributing **50,000** bee colonies and **50,000** bee boxes to farmers with **40%** subsidy from **₹8 crore** allocation
What is the financial allocation or amount associated with **Rajasthan Promotes Beekeeping with 50,000 Bee Colonies**?
The financial commitment is **₹8 crore**. 1,000 beekeepers being assisted at **₹9,000** per beekeeper for migration of bee colonies during pollen shortages and high temperatures
What is the broader significance or impact of **Rajasthan Promotes Beekeeping with 50,000 Bee Colonies** for India?
Beekeeping kits distributed to 1,000 beekeepers at **₹2 crore** under the programme
What are the important statistics or figures related to **Rajasthan Promotes Beekeeping with 50,000 Bee Colonies**?
Key statistics: **40%** — Centres of Excellence for Beekeeping being established in Bharatpur and Tonk districts at **₹10 crore** each under National Agricultural Development Scheme
Why is **Rajasthan Promotes Beekeeping with 50,000 Bee Colonies** important for RAS/UPSC competitive examinations?
This topic is significant for **RAS/UPSC** exams under the **Rajasthan** section. Key exam-relevant point: Centres will provide scientific training, technical guidance, quality colonies, processing, branding, packaging, marketing, and honey quality testing
