Panaji: May 20, 2026
Goa Amrutkumbh Honey brand was launched by Shri Ankit Yadav, IAS, North Goa, Collector & Chairman of North Goa District Mineral Foundation at the Conference Hall, North Goa Collectorate, Panaji today.
North Goa District Mineral Foundation with technical support from ATMA, has funded a unique project titled “Enhancing Livelihoods by Skilling in Beekeeping for Farmers in Mining Affected Areas.
The Bardez Beekeepers Society has been on boarded for implementation, procurement, and farmer handholding. In the first phase, 20 farmers from the mining belt of North Goa were trained under the programme and provided the necessary equipment.
More than 30 kg of honey has been sold to the Society in this duration by participating farmers, generating an assured income of Rs. 900 per kg. through structured procurement.
Bardez Beekeepers Society has provided end-to-end support including training, equipment supply, extraction assistance, procurement assurance, and continuous follow-up.
The newly launched brand Goa Amrutkumbha Honey is a 100% local Goan product, reflecting the efforts of farmers from mining-affected regions.
District Mineral Foundation is currently in the process of identifying 40 additional farmers from the mining belt of North Goa for training, equipment support, and handholding.
Interested farmers from North Goa Mining affected areas are encouraged to approach the North Goa DMF office for enrolment in the programme. They can visit our website dmf.goa.gov.in for further details.
Smt. Medha Monteiro, Secretary, Bardez Beekeepers Society briefed about the Beekeeping project. Dr. Sachin Tendulkar, CEO, Mineral Foundation welcomed the guests.
