The government approved the allocation for Rs. 500 crores for the National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM) for three years (2020-21 to 2022-23) to achieve the goal of the sweet revolution.
National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM)
The mission aims for the overall promotion & development of scientific beekeeping in the country to achieve the goal of ‘Sweet Revolution’.
It is being implemented through National Bee Board (NBB).
It was announced as part of the AtmaNirbhar Bharat scheme.
Sweet Revolution
It is a strategic step to emphasize the increase in honey production.
Significance:
It will be a major contributor to doubling the income of the farmers.
It will contribute towards Atma Nirbhar Abhiyaan.
Other important revolutions
Pink Revolution Revolution in the technologies used in the poultry and meat processing sector
White Revolution: Associated with a sharp increase in milk product on
Golden Revolution: Related to the production of honey and horticulture
Blue Revolution: For the growth of the aquaculture industry
Silver Revolution: Related to the immense growth of egg production
Green Revolution: Related to the Agriculture
Yellow Revolution: To increase the production of edible oil, especially mustard and sesame seeds.
Context:
The government approved the allocation for Rs. 500 crores for the National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM) for three years (2020-21 to 2022-23) to achieve the goal of the sweet revolution.
National Beekeeping & Honey Mission (NBHM)
Sweet Revolution
It is a strategic step to emphasize the increase in honey production.
Significance:
Other important revolutions