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*-Sindhivihir and Amzhari Villages Selected for the 'Honey Village' Scheme
In the Second Phase, 'Narhar' in Nagpur District to Become a 'Honey Village' – Ravindra Sathe
Nagpur, 16th – The 'Honey Village' (Madhache Gaon) scheme has been formulated with the objectives of promoting beekeeping in tribal and rural areas, generating employment, conserving biodiversity, and achieving sustainable development linked to tourism. In the first phase of this scheme, ten villages across the state have been selected for the year 2025-26. Ravindra Sathe, Chairman of the Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries Board, announced here today that this selection includes Sindhivihir in the Wardha district and Amzhari in the Amravati district—both located in the Vidarbha region.
A press conference was organized at Ravi Bhavan to provide information regarding the 'Honey Village' scheme as well as various other initiatives undertaken by the Board. Mr. Sathe was speaking on this occasion. Nityanand Patil, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries Board, and Pradeep Chechare, District Village Industries Officer, were present at the event.
Mr. Sathe further stated that the following ten villages have been selected for this scheme: Gholvad (Taluka Dahanu, Dist. Palghar), Bhandarwadi (Taluka Kinwat, Dist. Nanded), Borzhar (Taluka Nawapur, Dist. Nandurbar), Kakaddabha (Taluka Aundha Nagnath, Dist. Hingoli), Chakore (Taluka Trimbakeshwar, Dist. Nashik), Urdavane (Taluka Akole, Dist. Ahilyanagar), Shelmoha (Taluka Gangakhed, Dist. Parbhani), Sindhivihir (Taluka Karanja, Dist. Wardha), Saloshi (Taluka Mahabaleshwar, Dist. Satara), and Amzhari (Dist. Amravati). A fund of ?5.01 crore has been sanctioned for these villages. Speaking on the occasion, he stated that in the first phase of this scheme, a total of 348 beekeepers were selected across seven villages for 'Sateri' beekeeping and across three villages for the collection of honey and beeswax through 'Bee Hunters'; these individuals subsequently underwent a ten-day training program.
The 'Honey Village' scheme is being implemented across the state by the Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries Board. He explained that the scheme is being executed with the objective of conserving nature through the preservation of honeybees in regions endowed with natural resources and abundant floral blooms. Furthermore, the initiative aims to establish a comprehensive value chain—encompassing the conservation and protection of honeybees, as well as the processing and marketing of honey and bee-derived products. Through these measures—and by fostering coordination among various government departments—the scheme seeks to render the 'Honey Villages' self-reliant, while simultaneously promoting 'Honey Tourism.'
Under the 'Honey Village' scheme, beneficiaries are set to receive 1,650 beehives, 128 protective suits, 25 kits, and other essential equipment. These resources will be provided based on a funding model comprising a 90 percent government subsidy and a 10 percent contribution from the beneficiaries themselves. The scheme encompasses the implementation of various initiatives, including the establishment of 'Madhubans' (Bee Parks), community facility centers, honey processing and packaging units, honey information and public awareness centers, honey-themed selfie points, and aesthetic enhancements and theme development focused on honeybees and the environment. Speaking on the matter, Mr. Sathe noted that these initiatives would not only provide farmers and rural youth with a source of supplementary income but would also facilitate the creation of a market for the pure and high-quality honey produced in the Vidarbha region. He stated that, with the objective of boosting employment generation in the rural areas of Vidarbha and providing impetus to traditional industries, the Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries Board is effectively implementing various schemes; furthermore, plans have been formulated to undertake several significant developmental initiatives in the near future.
**Narhar Village in the District Set to Become a 'Honey Village'**
Based on the fulfillment of various prescribed criteria, Narhar—a village located in the Parshivni taluka of Nagpur district—has been selected for the 'Honey Village' scheme. Mr. Sathe also informed that this village is slated to be included in the subsequent phase of the 'Honey Village' initiative.
In the Second Phase, 'Narhar' in Nagpur District to Become a 'Honey Village' – Ravindra Sathe
Nagpur, 16th – The 'Honey Village' (Madhache Gaon) scheme has been formulated with the objectives of promoting beekeeping in tribal and rural areas, generating employment, conserving biodiversity, and achieving sustainable development linked to tourism. In the first phase of this scheme, ten villages across the state have been selected for the year 2025-26. Ravindra Sathe, Chairman of the Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries Board, announced here today that this selection includes Sindhivihir in the Wardha district and Amzhari in the Amravati district—both located in the Vidarbha region.
A press conference was organized at Ravi Bhavan to provide information regarding the 'Honey Village' scheme as well as various other initiatives undertaken by the Board. Mr. Sathe was speaking on this occasion. Nityanand Patil, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries Board, and Pradeep Chechare, District Village Industries Officer, were present at the event.
Mr. Sathe further stated that the following ten villages have been selected for this scheme: Gholvad (Taluka Dahanu, Dist. Palghar), Bhandarwadi (Taluka Kinwat, Dist. Nanded), Borzhar (Taluka Nawapur, Dist. Nandurbar), Kakaddabha (Taluka Aundha Nagnath, Dist. Hingoli), Chakore (Taluka Trimbakeshwar, Dist. Nashik), Urdavane (Taluka Akole, Dist. Ahilyanagar), Shelmoha (Taluka Gangakhed, Dist. Parbhani), Sindhivihir (Taluka Karanja, Dist. Wardha), Saloshi (Taluka Mahabaleshwar, Dist. Satara), and Amzhari (Dist. Amravati). A fund of ?5.01 crore has been sanctioned for these villages. Speaking on the occasion, he stated that in the first phase of this scheme, a total of 348 beekeepers were selected across seven villages for 'Sateri' beekeeping and across three villages for the collection of honey and beeswax through 'Bee Hunters'; these individuals subsequently underwent a ten-day training program.
The 'Honey Village' scheme is being implemented across the state by the Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries Board. He explained that the scheme is being executed with the objective of conserving nature through the preservation of honeybees in regions endowed with natural resources and abundant floral blooms. Furthermore, the initiative aims to establish a comprehensive value chain—encompassing the conservation and protection of honeybees, as well as the processing and marketing of honey and bee-derived products. Through these measures—and by fostering coordination among various government departments—the scheme seeks to render the 'Honey Villages' self-reliant, while simultaneously promoting 'Honey Tourism.'
Under the 'Honey Village' scheme, beneficiaries are set to receive 1,650 beehives, 128 protective suits, 25 kits, and other essential equipment. These resources will be provided based on a funding model comprising a 90 percent government subsidy and a 10 percent contribution from the beneficiaries themselves. The scheme encompasses the implementation of various initiatives, including the establishment of 'Madhubans' (Bee Parks), community facility centers, honey processing and packaging units, honey information and public awareness centers, honey-themed selfie points, and aesthetic enhancements and theme development focused on honeybees and the environment. Speaking on the matter, Mr. Sathe noted that these initiatives would not only provide farmers and rural youth with a source of supplementary income but would also facilitate the creation of a market for the pure and high-quality honey produced in the Vidarbha region. He stated that, with the objective of boosting employment generation in the rural areas of Vidarbha and providing impetus to traditional industries, the Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries Board is effectively implementing various schemes; furthermore, plans have been formulated to undertake several significant developmental initiatives in the near future.
**Narhar Village in the District Set to Become a 'Honey Village'**
Based on the fulfillment of various prescribed criteria, Narhar—a village located in the Parshivni taluka of Nagpur district—has been selected for the 'Honey Village' scheme. Mr. Sathe also informed that this village is slated to be included in the subsequent phase of the 'Honey Village' initiative.
Nagpur, 16th – The 'Honey Village' (Madhache Gaon) scheme has been formulated with the objectives of promoting beekeeping in tribal and rural areas, generating employment, conserving biodiversity, and achieving sustainable development linked to tourism. In the first phase of this scheme, ten villages across the state have been selected for the year 2025-26. Ravindra Sathe, Chairman of the Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries Board, announced here today that this selection includes Sindhivihir in the Wardha district and Amzhari in the Amravati district—both located in the Vidarbha region.
A press conference was organized at Ravi Bhavan to provide information regarding the 'Honey Village' scheme as well as various other initiatives undertaken by the Board. Mr. Sathe was speaking on this occasion. Nityanand Patil, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries Board, and Pradeep Chechare, District Village Industries Officer, were present at the event.
Mr. Sathe further stated that the following ten villages have been selected for this scheme: Gholvad (Taluka Dahanu, Dist. Palghar), Bhandarwadi (Taluka Kinwat, Dist. Nanded), Borzhar (Taluka Nawapur, Dist. Nandurbar), Kakaddabha (Taluka Aundha Nagnath, Dist. Hingoli), Chakore (Taluka Trimbakeshwar, Dist. Nashik), Urdavane (Taluka Akole, Dist. Ahilyanagar), Shelmoha (Taluka Gangakhed, Dist. Parbhani), Sindhivihir (Taluka Karanja, Dist. Wardha), Saloshi (Taluka Mahabaleshwar, Dist. Satara), and Amzhari (Dist. Amravati). A fund of ?5.01 crore has been sanctioned for these villages. Speaking on the occasion, he stated that in the first phase of this scheme, a total of 348 beekeepers were selected across seven villages for 'Sateri' beekeeping and across three villages for the collection of honey and beeswax through 'Bee Hunters'; these individuals subsequently underwent a ten-day training program.
The 'Honey Village' scheme is being implemented across the state by the Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries Board. He explained that the scheme is being executed with the objective of conserving nature through the preservation of honeybees in regions endowed with natural resources and abundant floral blooms. Furthermore, the initiative aims to establish a comprehensive value chain—encompassing the conservation and protection of honeybees, as well as the processing and marketing of honey and bee-derived products. Through these measures—and by fostering coordination among various government departments—the scheme seeks to render the 'Honey Villages' self-reliant, while simultaneously promoting 'Honey Tourism.'
Under the 'Honey Village' scheme, beneficiaries are set to receive 1,650 beehives, 128 protective suits, 25 kits, and other essential equipment. These resources will be provided based on a funding model comprising a 90 percent government subsidy and a 10 percent contribution from the beneficiaries themselves. The scheme encompasses the implementation of various initiatives, including the establishment of 'Madhubans' (Bee Parks), community facility centers, honey processing and packaging units, honey information and public awareness centers, honey-themed selfie points, and aesthetic enhancements and theme development focused on honeybees and the environment. Speaking on the matter, Mr. Sathe noted that these initiatives would not only provide farmers and rural youth with a source of supplementary income but would also facilitate the creation of a market for the pure and high-quality honey produced in the Vidarbha region. He stated that, with the objective of boosting employment generation in the rural areas of Vidarbha and providing impetus to traditional industries, the Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries Board is effectively implementing various schemes; furthermore, plans have been formulated to undertake several significant developmental initiatives in the near future.
**Narhar Village in the District Set to Become a 'Honey Village'**
Based on the fulfillment of various prescribed criteria, Narhar—a village located in the Parshivni taluka of Nagpur district—has been selected for the 'Honey Village' scheme. Mr. Sathe also informed that this village is slated to be included in the subsequent phase of the 'Honey Village' initiative.
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