Chandigarh, Oct 27 The Haryana government has brought beekeeping under the ambit of the ‘Mukhyamantri Bagwani Bima Yojana’, a move which will provide significant financial security and relief to beekeepers across the state, Minister Shyam Singh Rana said on Tuesday.
Rana, the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, said that the initiative would substantially reduce the concerns of farmers and entrepreneurs engaged in beekeeping regarding losses caused by natural calamities and unforeseen incidents.
The scheme would cover losses resulting from the submergence of beehive boxes and colonies during floods, destruction caused by fire, and accidents occurring during transportation, the minister said.
However, in cases of transportation-related accidents, insurance coverage would be applicable only if the accident occurs within Haryana and an FIR or DDR has been registered with the police.
In addition, the scheme also provides compensation for losses caused by epidemics affecting honeybees.
Sharing the details about the eligibility criteria and framework of the scheme, Rana said that insurance coverage would be available for a maximum of 250 bee colonies and boxes per beekeeper.
For availing the insurance scheme, registration under the “Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana – Honey” would be mandatory. Beekeepers would also be required to provide the number of unit during the registration process.
About the insurance premium and compensation amount, Rana said that the premium has been kept highly affordable at Rs 50 per colony and Rs 50 per box.
Against this nominal premium, the insurance coverage would be Rs 1,250 per colony and Rs 1,250 per box. The maximum insurance coverage could extend up to Rs 3,12,500 for colonies and Rs 3,12,500 for boxes, respectively.
The minister urged beekeepers across Haryana to take maximum advantage of this welfare initiative.
For further details, beekeepers may contact the District Horticulture Officer of their respective district or seek assistance through the Haryana Horticulture Department’s toll-free helpline number 1800-180-2021, he said.
(PTI News)
