Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare (DA & FW), Govt. of India
Organize and promote beekeeping, honey and other beehive products in the country.
Promote and regulate domestic and export market of honey and other allied products.
Maintain close liaison with Government and Government organizations to advise them on issues concerning beekeepers.
Advise Government, farmers and industry for development of beekeeping.
Assist beekeepers in raising their apiaries through subsidies, grants and support from Government, semi-Government and private organizations.
Promote and make efforts to increase production and productivity in various crops through pollination.
Undertake and encourage scientific, technological and economic research on beekeeping, bee products, honey processing, quality improvement, grading and packaging.
Assist and guide stakeholders regarding facilities for migratory beekeeping.
Develop, promote and regulate trade of honey and other beehive products.