India's Agriculture Minister launches ‘Amul Honey’ to increase income of small farmers

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar introduced ‘Amul Honey,' a product of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd, on Tuesday. The product was launched in collaboration with the ‘National Bee Board (NBB).' Addressing the launch event, Tomar underlined the relevance of the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission in boosting the income of small farmers, which is being implemented across the country with a budgetary allocation of 500 crores for doubling the income of farmers/beekeepers through beekeeping. He stated that the country has 86% small farmers. "It is important to connect these small farmers with other dimensions of agriculture, such as beekeeping, in order to enhance their revenue," he added. The minister also stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his wish for a sweet revolution on Gujarati soil, and that by introducing Amul Honey, India has begun the journey towards realising the PM's goal. He also stated that honey quality is a critical ...