From 5 Boxes to 500: Chitranjan Kumar's Beekeeping Empire Earns 9 Lakh Annually

• Chitranjan Kumar, a beekeeper from Gaya, Bihar, started with 5 bee boxes 20 years ago and now manages over 500.
• He rears Italian bee species, learned beekeeping after schooling, and worked for two years before starting his own venture.
• His business, named 'Kamla', produces up to 20 tons of honey annually, generating 8-9 lakh rupees.
• Chitranjan employs 12 people and migrates bee boxes to Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand during flower shortages.
• He urges government support and subsidies for beekeepers due to market challenges and low wholesale prices.