Ankita Singh1, M.A. Khan2 and Sachin Kumar Jaiswal3*
1Department of Agricultural Extension, CoA, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, (492012) Chhattisgarh, India.
3All India Coordinated Research Project on Honey Bees and Pollinators, IGKV, Department of Entomology, Raj Mohini Devi College of Agriculture and Research Station, Ambikapur, Surguja, 497001(Chhattisgarh) India
Email: ankita4akki@gmail.com
Received-29.01.2023, Revised-10.02.2023, Accepted-22.02.2023
Abstract: Apiculture is a significant sustainable, and environmental sound activity involving integration of forestry, social forestry and Agricultural supporting activity since it provides nutritional, economic, and ecological balance, while providing employment and income. India has a good potential for beekeeping and to become a major honey exporting nation. Apiculture is an engrossing off farm practice for low-resource people that provide employment opportunities to rural youth. The study aimed to improve income through apiculture. A study was conducted at three districts of Northern Hills Zone of Chhattisgarh namely Surguja, Surajpur and Balrampur during the year 2021 and 2022. From each district 50 respondents were selected randomly thus sample comprised of 150 beekeepers. The data was collected through pre – structured schedule, analyzed by using SPSS program and interpreted subsequently.
Keywords: Beekeeping, Honey bees, Beekeeper, Employment generation, Chhattisgarh
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