KVIC distributes 2,050 bee boxes to 205 beekeepers in six states under Honey Mission
KVIC Chairman Manoj Kumar distributed 2,050 bee boxes, honey colonies and toolkits to 205 beekeepers in six states under the Honey Mission, by video conference from New Delhi, on 8 March 2025.
Summary
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Chairman Manoj Kumar distributed 2,050 bee boxes, honey colonies and toolkits to 205 beekeepers in six states under the Honey Mission on 8 March 2025. He did this by video conference from KVIC's Rajghat office in Delhi. Beneficiary locations included Tikamgarh (Madhya Pradesh), Radhanpur in Patan (Gujarat), the Sundarbans in South 24 Parganas (West Bengal), Canacona in South Goa, and Anupshahr in Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh). He recalled that the PM called for a 'Sweet Revolution' from Deesa in Banaskantha, Gujarat, in 2016. KVIC launched the Honey Mission in 2017, and over 20,000 beneficiaries have since received 2 lakh bee boxes and colonies. He also said the Khadi exhibition at the Prayagraj Mahakumbh (14 January–27 February 2025) recorded sales of ₹12.02 crore.
Key facts
- Date
- 8 March 2025
- Distributed
- 2,050 bee boxes, colonies and toolkits to 205 beekeepers in six states
- Honey Mission
- Launched by KVIC in 2017; 2 lakh bee boxes to 20,000+ beneficiaries
- 'Sweet Revolution' call
- PM, Deesa (Banaskantha, Gujarat), 2016
- Mahakumbh Khadi sales
- ₹12.02 crore
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In which year did KVIC launch the Honey Mission, under which 2,050 bee boxes were distributed on 8 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 2017
KVIC launched the Honey Mission in 2017, inspired by the PM's 2016 call for a 'Sweet Revolution'.
From which place did the Prime Minister call for a 'Sweet Revolution' in 2016, as recalled by the KVIC Chairman in March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Deesa, Banaskantha (Gujarat)
The PM called for a 'Sweet Revolution' alongside the 'White Revolution' from Deesa in Banaskantha, Gujarat, in 2016.