Training Programme on Scientific Beekeeping Integrated with Oil Seeds Mission
National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme) in association with the National Bee Board (NBB) under the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM), is organizing a One-Week Free Training Programme on Scientific Beekeeping Integrated with Oilseeds Mission from 18–25 June 2026 at ni-msme, Hyderabad. The programme aims to promote scientific beekeeping practices and enhance livelihood opportunities through the integration of beekeeping with oilseed cultivation. Participants will gain practical and technical knowledge on bee colony management, disease and pest control, honey production, government support schemes, registration procedures, and preparation of bankable project reports for establishing beekeeping enterprises.
2. Existing and Aspiring Beekeepers
3. Oilseed Growers and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
4. Rural Youth and Agri-Entrepreneurs
5. Women Entrepreneurs and Self-Help Group (SHG) Members
6. MSME Entrepreneurs interested in Honey and Bee Products
7. Agriculture and Horticulture Graduates
8. Officials from Government Departments and Development Agencies
9. NGO Representatives working in Rural Livelihood Development
10. Start-ups working in Agriculture and Allied Sectors
11. Students pursuing Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, or Allied Sciences
2. Importance of Beekeeping in Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods
3. Integration of Oilseed Production with Beekeeping
4. Honeybee Species and Colony Management
5. Maintenance and Management of Honeybee Colonies
6. Identification and Control of Major Honeybee Diseases and Pests
7. Honey Harvesting, Processing and Value Addition
8. Registration Procedures in Madhukranti Portal
9. Government Schemes and Institutional Support for Beekeepers
10. Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Beekeeping
11. Preparation of Project Reports and Business Plans
12. Marketing of Honey and Bee Products
2. Understand the benefits of integrating beekeeping with oilseed cultivation.
3. Improve crop productivity through effective pollination management.
4. Gain practical knowledge on honeybee colony maintenance and health management.
5. Learn about government schemes, subsidies, and institutional support available for beekeepers.
6. Understand the registration process through the Madhukranti Portal.
7. Develop entrepreneurial skills for starting or expanding a beekeeping enterprise.
8. Learn project report preparation for availing financial assistance and loans.
9. Network with fellow farmers, entrepreneurs, and industry stakeholders.
10. Receive a certificate upon successful completion of the programme.
Register for the programme
Programme Director
Dr. Shreekant Sharma
DirectorSchool of Entrepreneurship and Extension (SEE)
