Bihar Beekeeper's Buzzing Success: From 5 Boxes to 20 Tons Honey, Employing 12

• Chitranjan Kumar, a beekeeper from Gaya, Bihar, transformed his venture from 5 bee boxes 20 years ago to over 500 boxes today.
• He now produces 20 tons of honey annually, provides employment to 12 people, and earns 8-9 lakh rupees per year.
• After training in Ranchi, he bought Italian bees from Punjab, overcoming initial difficulties to become a renowned beekeeper.
• He migrates with his bee boxes to Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand during flower scarcity, feeding bees sugar solution in lean seasons.
• Faces market challenges in Bihar, with traders buying honey at low rates (₹80/kg); demands government subsidies similar to paddy farmers.