**Executive Summary**
This document summarizes the grants provided under the National Bee Board (NBB) and National Bamboo Mission (NBM) in Jharkhand, including Khunti Lok Sabha constituency. It details the projects sanctioned and their implementation status as well as the allocation for NBM from 2018-19 to 2025-26. The information is in response to Unstarred Question No. 2746, to be answered on December 16, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **National Bee Board (NBB) and National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM):**
* The NBB is implementing the Central Sector Scheme of NBHM to promote beekeeping in Jharkhand, aiming for income and employment generation.
* 12 projects were sanctioned for Rs. 896.84 lakh in Jharkhand, including Khunti Lok Sabha Constituency.
* Completed Projects: 4 projects (Rs. 228.50 lakh), including 2 projects (Rs. 50.90 lakh) in Khunti Lok Sabha Constituency.
* Ongoing Projects: 8 projects (Rs. 668.34 lakh), including 6 projects (Rs. 443.93 lakh) in Khunti Lok Sabha Constituency.
* **National Bamboo Mission (NBM):**
* The NBM is implemented in 24 states/UTs, including Jharkhand, as part of the Krishonnati Yojana.
* The NBM focuses on developing the bamboo value chain by linking growers, processors, and artisans to the industry.
* It includes planting material, plantation, facilities for collection and processing, and enterprise skill development.
* Implemented on non-forest government land and private farmer's fields where bamboo has social, commercial, and economic advantages.
* All districts in Jharkhand, including Khunti Lok Sabha Constituency, are covered under NBM.
* Allocation of Rs. 2064.00 lakh (Central Share) has been sanctioned for implementing NBM in Jharkhand from 2018-19 to 2025-26.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Farmers in Jharkhand, including Khunti Lok Sabha Constituency**
* **Impact**: Benefit from beekeeping and bamboo cultivation, leading to income and employment generation.
* **Action Required**: Participate in the NBB and NBM projects by implementing the schemes and adhering to their guidelines.
* **Implementing Agencies**
* **Impact**: Responsible for executing the projects sanctioned under NBB and NBM.
* **Action Required**: Effectively implement the projects based on demand and adhere to the guidelines.
* **State Government of Jharkhand**
* **Impact**: Oversees the implementation of the NBM and NBB schemes in the state.
* **Action Required**: Ensure the effective implementation of the NBM and NBB schemes within the state and adhere to the allocation guidelines.
Key Entities Referenced
National Bamboo Mission (NBM): A component under the Centrally Sponsored Krishonnati Yojana, focuses on the development of the bamboo sector.
National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM): Central Sector Scheme to promote holistic growth of the beekeeping industry.
Jharkhand: State where the National Bee Board and National Bamboo Mission projects are being implemented.
Khunti Lok Sabha Constituency: A Lok Sabha constituency in Jharkhand where the National Bee Board and National Bamboo Mission projects are being implemented.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Lok SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2746
TO BE ANSWERED ON 16TH DECEMBER, 2025
PROJECTS UNDER NATIONAL BEE BOARD AND NATIONAL BAMBOO MISSION.
2746. SHRI KALI CHARAN MUNDA
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ िष एवं िकसान क(cid:670)ाण मं(cid:361)ी
be pleased to state
(a) the current status of grants provided under approved different projects under National Bee
Board and National Bamboo Mission in Jharkhand including Khunti Lok Sabha constituency;
(b) the number of farmers in Jharkhand including Khunti got benefited under aforesaid National
Bee Board and National Bamboo Mission; and
(c) the details of ongoing and in process programmes in Jharkhand being undertaken by National
Bee Board?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
कृ िष एवं िकसान क(cid:670)ाण रा(cid:475) मं(cid:361)ी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)
(a) to (c) National Bee Board is implementing Central Sector Scheme of National Beekeeping and
Honey Mission (NBHM) to promote holistic growth of beekeeping industry for income and
employment generation in the country, including Jharkhand. Under this scheme demand driven
project-based assistance is provided to the implementing agencies. 12 projects were sanctioned for
Rs. 896.84 lakh in the State of Jharkhand including Khunti Lok Sabha Constituency. Out of the 12
projects, 4 projects (for Rs. 228.50 lakh) including 2 projects (for Rs. 50.90 lakh) at Khunti Lok
Sabha Constituency have been completed and 8 projects (for Rs. 668.34 lakh) including 6 projects
at Khunti Lok Sabha Constituency (for Rs. 443.93 lakh) are under implementation.
National Bamboo Mission (NBM) a component under the Centrally Sponsored Krishonnati
Yojana, is implemented in 24 states/UTs including Jharkhand to focus on the development of
complete value chain of bamboo sector to link growers (farmers), primary processors, artisans with
industry starting from planting material, plantation, creation of facilities for collection, aggregation,
processing, micro, small & medium enterprises, skill development and brand building initiative.
The scheme is implemented in non-forest Government land and private farmers fields, in the States
where it has social, commercial and economical advantage of bamboo. All the districts in Jharkhand
including Khunti Lok Sabha Constituency are covered under NBM. Allocation of Rs. 2064.00 lakh
(Central Share) sanctioned to the State of Jharkhand for implementing NBM from 2018-19 to 2025-
26.
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