Beekeeping activity has been recognised as one of the important activities by Government of India for its promotion and development to achieve "Sweet Revolution" in the endeavour of enhancing the income of bee farmers and honey gatherers. I am happy that TRIFED has joined hands with Ministry of Agriculture and National Bee Board to accelerate the implementation of such new and key initiatives that will go a long way in empowering the underprivileged tribals," said Arjun Munda, Minister for Tribal Affairs, while delivering the key note address at the National Conclave on "Wild and Forest Honey" on April 28, 2022.
Munda thanked TRIFED for organising the event and said, "I hope TRIFED as an implementing agency for formation of 14 Honey Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) will assist in taking ahead the vision of our hon'ble Prime Minister in making country Atmanirbhar. The formation of Honey FPOs will prove to be a boon for tribal beekeepers and honey gatherers by bringing a MadhuKranti".
He also emphasised the need for sustainable development of the sector.
The conclave was organizsed by TRIFED, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in conjunction with National Bee Board (NBB) as a part of campaign of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare's “KisanBhagidari,PrathmiktaHamari".
The campaign is a part of the AzadiKaAmritMahotsav celebrations and will run from 25 to 30 April, 2022.