Dehradun, March 12 -- The Uttarakhand government has taken a significant step to promote beekeeping and provide self-employment opportunities to landless farmers and youth. Under the beekeeping scheme, the government has increased financial assistance for pollination support from Rs 350 per beebox to Rs 750 per beebox. Agriculture Minister Ganesh Joshi has expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami for this decision.

The Agriculture Minister stated that beekeeping is not just about honey production but also plays a crucial role in enhancing crop productivity through pollination. He emphasised that crops like apples and litchis benefit significantly from bee pollination, leading to higher yields. Encouraging beekeeping will...