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Agricultural Board Launches Branding and Subsidy Scheme for Organic Honey from Mandya's Traditional Hives
The Karnataka Agricultural Marketing Board announced a new packaging and subsidy program to promote chemical‑free organic honey produced in Mandya’s traditional beehives, targeting global markets.
The Karnataka Agricultural Marketing Board unveiled a branding initiative for chemical‑free organic honey harvested from traditional beehives in Mandya district, aiming to open international markets for the product.
Under the scheme, producers will receive specially designed packaging that meets export standards and a subsidy to offset packaging costs, along with technical assistance for quality control to ensure the honey remains free of chemicals.
Officials said the initiative is expected to boost the income of local beekeepers and position Karnataka’s organic honey as a premium export commodity, aligning with broader efforts to promote sustainable agriculture and expand the state’s presence in global agri‑food markets.
Under the scheme, producers will receive specially designed packaging that meets export standards and a subsidy to offset packaging costs, along with technical assistance for quality control to ensure the honey remains free of chemicals.
Officials said the initiative is expected to boost the income of local beekeepers and position Karnataka’s organic honey as a premium export commodity, aligning with broader efforts to promote sustainable agriculture and expand the state’s presence in global agri‑food markets.