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Agro Based Industries in Karnataka The agro based industries in the State are spread across all the 30 districts. Currently, there are about 54,905 agro processing units with an Investment of Rs.4,42,879 Lakhs have employed 3,24,148 manpower. These are mainly in MSME sector. The State is home to big players such as ITC, Nestle, Gujarat … Read more
Apiculture Apiculture is the science of beekeeping. Humans have collected honey from wild bee hives for more than 8,000 years, as shown in Mesolithic rock paintings dating from 6000 B. C. E. By 2500 B. C. E. , Egyptians were keeping bees in artificial hives. Hives exploit the honeybees’ natural tendency to build nests in … Read more
National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM): Bringing Sweetness to India Introduction India, with its diverse agro-ecological zones and rich floral diversity, holds immense potential for beekeeping and honey production. However, the sector has been plagued by challenges such as low productivity, lack of modern beekeeping practices, and limited market access. Recognizing the need to revitalize … Read more