• Subiya Naaz
• Dr. Arati Pant

This study looks at the growth and productivity of rural organic beekeeping in the Kumaun region of Uttarakhand, with particular attention on the difficulties, opportunities for growth, and effects of the Madhu Palan Yojana on beekeepers. Due to the growing demand for honey on both the domestic and international markets, honey bee farming is becoming more and more popular these days. Because of its rich biodiversity and long-standing agricultural traditions, the Indian state of Uttarakhand's Kumaun region offers a distinctive setting for research on organic beekeeping. Apis mellifera and Indica cerena are the two species of bees used in this investigation.The results show that maximum production of Apis Mellifera is found in Nainital district of the Kumaun division of Uttarakhand's, whereas the highest production of Indica cerena is found in the Pithoragarh district. Additionally, rural communities are becoming more interested in organic beekeeping due to a number of factors, including economic opportunity, environmental concerns, and the preservation of cultural legacy. However, obstacles including restricted resource availability, gaps in technical understanding, and market limitations prevent organic beekeeping from reaching its full potential. The report ends with suggestions for market connections, capacity-building programs, and legislative changes to facilitate the organic beekeeping industry's sustainable growth in the Kumaun Region of Uttarakhand.

Keywords: Organic Beekeeping, Madhu Gram Yojana, Kumaun division

"Exploring the Expansion and Productivity of Rural Organic Beekeeping Farming through Madhu Gram Yojana: Insights from Kumaun division of Uttarakhand ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no.d213-d223, March-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403325.pdf

"Exploring the Expansion and Productivity of Rural Organic Beekeeping Farming through Madhu Gram Yojana: Insights from Kumaun division of Uttarakhand ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no. ppd213-d223, March-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403325.pdf