Young Deoghar Farmer Thrives with Beekeeping, Boosts Income via Govt Training

• Krishna Yadav, a young farmer from Padanbera, Deoghar, Jharkhand, achieved self-reliance by integrating beekeeping with traditional farming.
• He received free, formal beekeeping training and initial equipment (boxes) from the District Horticulture Department.
• Beekeeping is profitable during mustard season, but post-harvest, bees must be migrated to forest areas, increasing costs and requiring constant care.
• Each bee box can yield approximately 5 kg of honey, allowing for significant income generation (e.g., 100 kg from 20 boxes).
• Yadav's success serves as an inspiration for other young farmers seeking to diversify income streams through modern agricultural practices.

Why It Matters: Government-supported beekeeping empowers young farmers like Krishna Yadav to achieve self-reliance.