Srinagar, July 4 -- To make beekeeping productive, profitable and capable of generating sustained employment opportunities in J&K, KVIB will set up a Common Facilitation Center (CFC) in Nadihal area of Bandipora.

Vice Chairperson KVIB Dr Hina Bhat has said this is a step towards the goal of the Government to increase the quality production of honey in J&K.

"KVIB is setting up honey clusters in J&K under which a cluster of 100 to 500 beneficiaries is set up with a common facility Centre (CFC) to provide support for skill development, technical know-how, quality control, and certification and processing of by-products besides marketing," she said.

During her visit to CFC centre which is being setup under SFURTI Scheme at a cost of Rs 2.5...