How to start a beekeeping-for-honey-and-wax business in India?

Practical starter guide — what to do firstShort, actionable roadmap for beginners.- Training: Attend a basic beekeeping course (Krishi Vigyan Kendra or local agricultural extension). Learn bee behavior, hive management, and seasonal inspections.- Initial investment: protective suit, smoker, hive tools, 5–10 Langstroth or box hives, and 2–3 nucleus colonies (or established colonies).- Site selection: choose an area with diverse flowering plants, low pesticide exposure, and access to water.- Hives & bees: start with a few hives; expand only after successful first harvest. Keep records for queen quality, brood pattern, and disease.- Harvesting & products: - Raw honey (bottled) — primary revenue. - Beeswax — for candles, cosmetics, polish. - Value-add: creamed honey, comb honey, pollen, propolis.- Regulatory & support: check state-level subsidies and the National Beekeeping & Honey Mission for grants and training.- Marketing: local farmer markets, tie-ups with organic stores, and direct-to-consumer via WhatsApp/Instagram.Key caution: Learn to spot common problems (Varroa, American foulbrood) early. Treat according to best practice and consult local apiarists.