Beekeeping has been recognized in India as an important agro-based activity that supports rural livelihoods, enhances crop productivity through pollination, and contributes to nutritional security. To promote scientific apiculture and improve the economics of beekeeping, the Government of India has launched several projects and schemes at national and state levels. These initiatives aim at increasing honey production, improving quality, generating employment, and boosting exports. One of the major initiatives is the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM), launched under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. This scheme focuses on the overall development of scientific beekeeping. It provides financial assistance for setting up apiaries, supplying bee colonies and bee boxes, and establishing honey processing and testing laboratories. The mission emphasizes capacity building through training programs for beekeepers, skill development workshops, and exposure visits. It also supports the formation of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and self-help groups to strengthen collective marketing and reduce middlemen exploitation. Quality control and traceability systems are promoted to enhance export potential. Another important program is the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). Under this scheme, beekeeping is promoted as a supplementary activity to horticulture farming. Financial subsidies are provided for bee colonies, bee hives, and essential equipment such