Rabha Women Transform Alipurduar Economy with Rs 600/kg Honey Success

• Women of Mendabari's Rabha settlement in Alipurduar are driving a new income source through beekeeping, supported by the Agriculture Department.
• They are producing and self-marketing "Rabha Honey" at Rs 600 per kg, managing all aspects from collection to sales.
• The initiative, primarily by women from self-help groups, aims to repay loans through honey sales, demonstrating significant profitability.
• Beekeeping has also boosted mustard cultivation through improved pollination, leading to better harvests for local farmers.
• The Agriculture Department provided a Rs 25,000 grant under the ATMA project, encouraging the women's entrepreneurial efforts.

Why It Matters: Rabha women in Alipurduar are achieving economic independence and agricultural benefits through successful beekeeping.