How to start a honey bee farming business in India?

I’ve been buzzing around beekeeping for years, and starting a honey bee farming business in India in 2025 is sweet—honey demand’s up 10% yearly, with organic fetching ₹500-1,000/kg. Here’s how to get started.Step 1: Learn the Craft Take a KVIC beekeeping course (₹5k). Start with 10-20 hives; each yields 10-15kg/year. Survey local demand via farmers’ markets.Step 2: Setup - Land: 1 acre rural plot (rent ₹5k/month) or backyard. - Gear: Hives, smokers (₹50k via IndiaMART). Budget: ₹1-2L. - Legal: MSME reg, FSSAI for sales (₹7k). Step 3: Ops and Sales Source bees from local apiaries. Sell raw honey at ₹600/kg, wax as add-on. Market via Instagram, local stores. Aim for 100kg/year = ₹60k profit.Challenges Pests and weather—use organic pest control. KVIC’s guide is a lifesaver. Where’s your first hive going?