Chhattisgarh’s state sponsored Pollination Scheme opens doors to farmer prosperity in Korba district. Pondi Uproda block villages Kuteshwar, Nagoi, Bajhera, Singhia, and Jurli witness transformation as beekeeping elevates traditional rice farmers to economic empowerment.
From Paddy Fields to Profit Hives
Once confined to paddy monoculture with limited incomes, these farmers now embrace low cost, high return beekeeping. State initiatives link farmers and youth to self employment, fostering true self reliance. Horticulture department guidance led to hands on training at Katghora Agri Garden Centre and government nurseries.
Trained farmers apply technical and practical knowhow for swift production. One beehive box yields 15 to 25 kg honey annually. Twenty boxes generate 1 to 2 lakh Rupees yearly income. Pollination surges boost vegetable, pulse, oilseed, and fruit crop yields by 15 to 30 percent.
Beyond Honey: Diverse Revenue Streams
Honey production unlocks more. Wax, pollen, royal jelly, and bee venom feed booming pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and ayurvedic industries. Each beneficiary receives 45 bee colonies and 45 boxes. Hive cost at 2000 Rupees qualifies for 50 percent subsidy, maximum 1000 Rupees from government.
This land light enterprise thrives on minimal space, fortifying rural economies. Korba’s success proves beekeeping multiplies farm incomes while enhancing biodiversity.
Scalable Model for Rural Revival
Chhattisgarh charts a blueprint other states should adopt. Small investments yield cascading gains: higher crop yields, diversified products, steady cashflow. From aspiration to achievement, these villagers embody sustainable progress, sweetening India’s rural future.
