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Vol.59 No.8 Mumbai July 2015
Shri Kalraj Mishra, Hon'ble Union Minister, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium
Enterprises, Govt. of India and Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon'ble Minister of State, MSME
visited Central Office, KVIC in the month of June for better implementation of
Schemes and Programmes of KVIC in Maharashtra.
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News Update 2 to15
1. Micro and Small Industry will materialize
2. KVIC Launches Khadi Denim and PMEGP north-east …..….
3. Decentralization at village level itself will help ………
4. Shri Kalraj Mishra , Minister MSME marks his presence ……..
5. Our focus is on development
6. 'Solar Charkha' model to generate employment for women
7. International Yoga Day at Central Office, Mumbai.
8. International Yoga Day at Ambala
9. International Yoga Day at Meerut .
10. International Yoga Day at New Delhi
12 Launching Green Stationery Exhibition
13 Potters training under MBI
14 Adopt New production and marketing ----------
15 Dr. Anup K Pujari joins as Secretary, ------------
16 CEO and Commissioner visited Hyderabad
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18 Hindi Workshop
At K. Block, New Delhi
At State Office, Chandigarh
1 Shaping her dream since 2008
1 Commercial Beekeeping in Marathwada, Maharashtra
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Serena Training Programme ……….
Success story -16
Article -17-18
Press Coverage 19 to 22
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Micro and Small Industry will materialize the dream of
– Shri Kalraj Mishra Make in India
Gramodaya, 17th June, 2015: Shri Kalraj Mishra, Hon'ble Union Minister, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, and Govt. of India visited Central Office, Khadi and Village Industries Commission for better implementation of Schemes and Programmes of KVIC in Maharashtra. The Minister had interaction with Bankers, officials of Maharashtra KVIB and State Industries Department, Govt. of Maharashtra including PMEGP Beneficiaries. Addressing the media on this occasion the Minister reiterated the present developments in KVI sector.Speaking on performance of the PMEGP scheme he reiterated that till date 320857 units have been set up in the country, having involvement of margin money (subsidy) of Rs.6362.90 Crores and generated employment opportunities of 27.75 lakh persons. He also spoke on collaboration with RUDSETI and RSETI so as to get the viable and bankable projects and also proper implementation of Entrepreneurship development programme where the banks sanction the project. He insisted on developing
entrepreneurship in villages utilizing the locally available raw material and resources. As regard to performance of State of Maharashtra is concerned, 3469 number of projects has been set up in the year 2014-15 against the target of 5027 and utilization of the Margin Money is of Rs.78.44 crore against the target of Rs.63.00 crore,he added. He also briefed on discussion on collateral security in case of projects up to Rs.10.00 Lakh and extending benefits of the PMEGP scheme to women, SC/ST and weaker section and unemployed youths in the Country so that scheme reaches the grass root level which will fulfill the dream of “MAKE in INDIA” of our Hon'ble Prime Minister. On this occasion the Minister also addressed the print and electronic media representatives. Shri Arun Kumar Jha, Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner, presided over the programme. Shri Mohit Jain, CVO, and Shri Kishore Rao, Dy. CEO, KVIC respectively were also present along with other senior officials of KVIC during the discussion.
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Micro and Small Industry will materialize the dream of
Make in India
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KVIC LAUNCHES KHADI DENIM AND PMEGP NORTH-EAST EXHIBITION OF KHADI AND PMEGP
Shri Kalraj Mishra, Hon'ble Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises inaugurated the Khadi Denim Exhibition with lighting of traditional lamp at Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan, Regal Building, New Delhi. He has also inaugurated North East PMEGP Exhibition. Speaking on this occasion, Hon'ble Minister said that Khadi is a statement about your life style and values. He emphasized to manufacture not only market oriented but also product oriented Khadi. He shared his experience and said that there is growing demand of Khadi in foreign Countries also.
He recalled the appeal made by Hon'ble Prime Minister in his radio address” Mann Ki Baat” to buy at-least one Khadi Garment. As a result of the appeal, the sale of Khadi increased over 60%. He also praised the products displayed by the entrepreneurs of North Eastern region. The Products displayed in the PMEGP Exhibition are produced by the artisans of North East
region and Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan has given an
opportunity to market their products in the National
Capital. This is an Example of Unity in diversity.
On this occasion Shri Madhav Lal, Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of MSME has also spoken and appreciated the efforts made by KVIC for getting an ISO 9001:2008 Certificate and also innovative measures taken in launching of Denim Khadi and North East PMEGP exhibition.
Shri A.K. Jha, CEO & Commissioner, KVIC in his address informed that KVIC has adopted market oriented approach and in this endeavourer the available infrastructure will be utilized.
The event was graced by Shri B.H. Anil Kumar, Joint Secretary, MSME, Shri S.N. Tripathi Joint Secretary, MSME and Shri Alok Kumar, Development Commissioner Textiles. Shri K.S. Rao, Dy.CEO/Manager, Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan, KVIC, New Delhi briefed the media that the Exhibition will remain open from
th th16 June, 2015 to 30 June, 2015 .
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Shri Kalraj Mishra ,Hon’ble Minister MSME marks his presence in Mega Job fare
Shri Kalraj Mishra , Hon’ble Union Minister MSME visited Surat to participate in Mega Job fare 2015 on
th th18 and 19 June 2015 , where more than 150 companies from diverse fields offered appointment letters to around 700 aspiring dignitaries.
Speaking on the occasion the Union minster gave a clarion call to the youth to take up Governments PMEGP Scheme for self–employment .He also said that Surat is a manufacturing hub which would help in materializing Prime Minister's make in India dream into reality. Make in India emphasizes on zero defect –zero effect.He also informed about new developments under skill development and training provided to 8600 persons through RUDSETI under entrepreneur development programme. Earlier, Shri Kalraj Mishra was welcomed by Shri S. Hedaoo, State Director Gujarat.Trustees of Mahavir Education trust, Chairman South Gujarat Chambers of Commerce, Vice chancellor South Gujarat Narmada University also participated in the programme. On
th19 June Shri S. Hedaoo, State Director had detailed discussion on KRDP Scheme of KVIC.
Decentralization at village level itself will help in economic growth –Hon’ble Minister, MSME
Shri Kalraj Mishra, Hon'ble Union Minister MSME, rd
visited State Office, OCKVI, Lucknow on 3 June,
2015 to review the KVI activities in the region. In his
presidential address Hon'ble minister assured to
provide steady support to Khadi institutions for their
smooth functioning.He said, he is highly obliged to take the responsibility
of MSME ministry and he has been observing Khadi
sector and he believes that Decentralization at
Village level itself will help in economic growth. Khadi
is the only sector which gives the real meaning of
SWADESHI on cultural and economic basis, he added. During his speech, Hon'ble minister informed about
ancient significance of Khadi. He underlined the effort
and target achieved by his ministry in Khadi sector
during the year 2014-15. 'Under the Village Industries
programme we encourage small enterprises and skills
development program to develop the mindset of
entrepreneurship of people where any woman or
man can become entrepreneur by which concrete
shape of concept of Swaraj can be given through
appropriate coordinated efforts in Khadi and Village
Industries', Hon'ble minister said.He reiterated that, providing employment to
unemployed youth will inculcate feeling of
nationalism, self-respect and community spirit. In an
era of global competition, technological and
innovative designs should be used in Khadi and will
have to be to the standard of best product
competing the international market. Certainly this will
also increase sale of khadi. Village Industries will be
promoted through PMEGP Scheme. In this order
Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India has signed an MOU
with Rural Self Employment Training Institute. Earlier, Hon'ble Minister MSME was welcomed by Shri
S.P.Singh, State Director, KVIC, Lucknow along with
senior official and representative of Khadi Institutions
of the region. The meeting concluded with the vote of thanks to the
Chair.
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ndMeerut , 22 June, 2015: Shri Kalraj Mishra, Hon’ble Union Minister,
ndMSME visited Meerut on 22 June, 2015 . Addressing the media on this
occasion, Hon'ble minister threw light on achievement of his ministry in
the last one year Mishra said, “ Our focus has been on the ease of doing
business. Now anyone who wishes to start his own unit can register
online and all documents he submits at the local district industry centers
will be self certified. Officials at DIC will only certify the physical presence
of the unit. So all middlemen and voluminous paper work have been
wiped out from the process” The Minister said that 15 states had already adopted procedures laid
down by the centre and the rest would follow suit. Regarding sick units,
bank cannot simply declare a sick unit as a non performing asset (NPA). An action plan has been setup, in which a committee comprising
representatives from banks, industry, state and the Centre will ponder
over the reasons for a unit going sick and suggest corrective action” said
the Minister. Besides 8 lakh youths have been trained under skill development
programme of the government through the small incubation centre at the
village level,” said Mishra, speaking at length about the social security
schemes and “Jan Dhan Yojana” flagship schemes recently launched for
the poor.
Our focus is on development- Shri Kalraj Mishra
Hindi Workshop was organized at S. O. KVIC, New THDelhi on 26 May 2015. On the occasion Shri Hira
Valabh, Senior Manager Rajbhasha and Secretary
Narkasa, Hindi, Steel Authority of India Limited
delivered his lecture on the occasion. Shri D.S. Bhati ,
Assistant Director presided over the meeting. In all 25
officials participated in the meeting.
At State Office, Chandigarh
Hindi Workshop was also organized at State Office,KVIC th Chandigarh on 25 June 2015. The activities organized at
State Office focused on developing writing skill in official
language to carry out the day today Office work. Around 18
technical officials participated in the workshop.
KVIC,
Hindi Workshop
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At State Office, KVIC, New Delhi
wages, exodus of artisans and non-proof of work said Singh. The Minister of State, MSME plans to make Khadi a changing agent and believes solar Charkhas will lower strain on weavers, increase productivity and generate between Rs.5,000/- to Rs.8,000/- a month for each worker.
“To employ one person at textile mill at Rs. 25,000, the capital cost is around Rs.60 Lakh, whereas it needs only Rs.60,000/- , Rs.70,000/- in the case of a solar Charkha” added Singh. He also had a brain storming meet with Dr. Harsh Kumar Bhanwala, Chairman and Managing Director of NABARD and Dr. Kshatrapati Shivaji, Chairman andManaging Director, SIDBI for convergence with KVIC for opening new employment possibility in the State of Maharashtra by working in KVIC clusters and
Solar Charkha model to generate employment for women
Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State, MSME made a two days maiden visit to Central Office, KVIC here today. In his interaction with the Shri A.K. Jha, CEO/Commissioner, KVIC officials and Representatives of Khadi Institutions from the State of Maharashtra he said that technology transfer in solar Charkha is a revolution in Khadi sector.
To infuse life into the Khadi Cottage Industry the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) will employee over five Crore women, by giving them a solar-powered “Ambar Charkha” over the next 10 years. This is to increase the share of Khadi in the Textile Industry from the present 1.4%,
Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State for MSME, said the objective is to employee one lakh women in each parliamentary constituency and cover them under social security schemes. He also aims to increase Khadi sales from Rs.26,000 crore to Rs.1.00 Lakh Crore. “There is no increase in the number of people associated with Khadi production due to low
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-Shri Giriraj Singh
supporting women Khadi spinners and institutions through PMEGP schemes taking the advantage of CTMSE scheme with khadi activity.
During his visit the Minister also interacted with representatives of Khadi Institutions, PMEGP Entrepreneurs, and Stake holders and assured them all possible assistance for the growth of their venture. Shri Giriraj also had conversion with fashion designers who came out with practical suggestion to make khadi viable and popular among youth.
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International Yoga Day was celebrated all over the world on 21.06.2015, for awareness of its health benefits, peace of human mind and soul through Yoga the day was also celebrated at central Office KVIC by organizing a one hour 'Yoga Shivir' on 21.06.2015 at Gramodaya, H.Q., KVIC, for the benefit of officials of KVIC. The programme was conducted by Directorate Capacity Building by inviting an Yoga expert in association with KVIC Officers Association who educated all the participants about the benefits along with practical session.Shri Arun Kumar Jha, CEO/Commissioner, Shri K.S.Rao, Dy, CEO (Central Zone) along with other senior Officials and 150 employees of the Organisation enthusiastically took part in this session.
International Yoga Day At Central Office, Mumbai.
The Staff members and trainees of the Central Village Pottery Institute, Khanapur, observed the International Yoga day on 21-06-2015. Sacchidanand Kashikar elaborated on the importance of Yoga and its benefits not only for the healthy life but also to lead an enlightened spiritual life. Later, staffs and trainees participated in the Yoga postures, Pranayama and Dhyana. Ram Ratan Prajapati, Incharge of the Centre presided over the function.
International Yoga Day at Ambala
International Yoga Day at Meerut.
International Yoga Day at New Dehi
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Under the United Nations Environment programme, th the “World Environment Day” is celebrated on 5 June
every year to raise global awareness to take positive
environment action to protect nature and the planet.
Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan, KVIC, Ministry of Micro,
Small and Medium Enterprises, Govt. of India, 24 th
Regal building, Connaught Place celebrated 60 year
of its glorious existence and on World Environment
Day an Exhibition showcasing Green Stationery Items th
of Handmade Paper launched on 5th June, up to 10
2015.
Shri K.S. Rao, Dy. C.E.O./Manager, Khadi Gramodyog
Bhavan, KVIC, New Delhi informed the media that
Handmade Paper is the traditional way of producing
paper by using cotton rags and agro waste and is
totally wood free and eco-friendly. Use of handmade
paper saves trees and forests and thus conserves the
eco wealth. When you buy 1000 file covers of
handmade paper you save 40 Bamboo shoots
material otherwise would have been used for paper
production. Green Stationery includes carry bags,
writing pad, Note book, Gift Envelop, Photo frame,
Gift packs and lot more.
He further informed that the exhibition proved useful
for children to acquaint themselves about the use of
handmade paper which has very positive impact on
environment. The objective of the exhibition was to
give an opportunity to the manufacturers to get vast
exposure of market specially marketing of green
stationary to corporate houses, Government offices,
star hotels, retailers, exporters etc.
Launching Green Stationery Exhibition on World Environment Day
Launching Green Stationery Exhibition on World Environment Day
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20 potters were provided professional training under
Mineral based industries at District Bulandshahar in
Meerut. The trainees were also distributed the
potter's wheel by Divisional Office, Meerut. The
programme was coordinated by Shri Uday Prakash
Potter’s training under MBIPotter’s training under MBI
Sharma, Jilla gram ekai sahakari samiti Ltd. The
programme was presided by Shri D.K.Sharma, District
President, Bulandshahar. Officials from DIC, Uttar
Pradesh Board and Banks were also present on the
occasion.
Dr. Anup K Pujari, has joined as Secretary, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Born in 1956, Pujari is a post-graduate from the University of Boston, and a Doctorate in Economics. Shri Pujari has
served the Central and Karnataka Govt. in various capacities.
Dr. Anup K Pujari joins as Secretary,Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
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Trichur:Shri. Arun Kumar Jha ,CEO and Commissioner,
KVIC while interacting with the representatives of
Khadi institutions at the Khadi institutions meeting
held on 3.06.15 at Kerala Khadi and VI
Association,Trichur , has called up on all the Khadi
institutions to give priority in producing varieties as
per the new market trend and build up a better
marketing strategies to enhance the marketability of
KVI products . Further, he said that the Khadi
institutions should be ready to cope up with the
present challenging scenario and competition from
the other organized textile sector. He has also
cautioned that the consequence of inaction may
create grave situation in future and it will affect the
stability of the Sector... He has detailed the various
schemes of KVIC to make reformation in the KVI Sector
and stressed the need to implement the schemes
effectively and urged all the Khadi institutions to
become a part of KVIC's mission of creating vibrant
Khadi Sector.
Dr.Nareshpal,Dy.CEO (SZ),Zonal Office,Banglore, who
spoke on the occasion also emphasized the need
to produce qualitative Khadi and VI items to cater the
demand of the present market looking in to the
practical reality of today's fast paced and changing
environment . Further, he has also pointed out the
contemporary need to extend the Khadi marketing
net work in order to reach its message and
acceptability among the new generation also.
Shri.S.K Sinha Director (ECR/RID)KVIC,Mumbai in his
speech urged all the Khadi institutions to take pivotal
role in implementing the new schemes of KVIC for
strengthening the Khadi Sector.
Shri.V. Kesavan, President ,Kerala Khadi and VI
Federation and Shri K.P Gopalapoduval ,Secretary ,
Kerala Khadi and VI Federation have jointly presented
a memorandum highlighting the burning issues of
Khadi Sector to the CEO/ Commissioner, in the
meeting..
Shri Sreekumar, Director, Kerala Khadi and VI Board
and other representatives of various Khadi institutions
also take active part in the Khadi institution's
ADOPT NEW PRODUCTION AND MARKETING STRATEGIES TO
CREATE A VIBRANCE
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meeting . Later the Commissioner, KVIC has also
replied to the queries raised by the representative of
the Khadi institutions on the modalities of
implementing various schemes and assured the
gatherings that the support from the KVIC side to
make reformation in Khadi sector will continue and
also will look in to the issues pertaining to the Khadi
Sector.
The Commissioner has also expressed his satisfaction
on the various Khadi and VI Activities implemented by
the Kerala Khadi and VI Association,Trichur and
requested all the Khadi institutions to replicate the
same.
Smt. K. P Lalithamaney, State Director, KVIC,Trivandrum
has welcomed all the dignitaries and briefed the
status of Khadi programme in Kerala.Shri.I
J a w a h a r , M a n a g e r , K h a d i G r a m o d y o g
Bhavan,Ernakulam has proposed vote of thanks.
Earlier, a warm reception arranged was extended to
Shri. Arun Kumar Jha IES,CEO/Commissioner,
Dr.Nareshpal,Dy.CEO (SZ),Zonal Office,Banglore and
Shri.S.K Sinha,Director (ECR) at Kerala Khadi and VI
Association by all the Khadi and VI institutions as well
as KVIC Offices in the State.
Shri. Arun Kumar Jha IES,CEO and Commissioner,
and Dr.Nareshpal, Dy.CEO (SZ),Zonal Office,Banglore
have also visited Central Sliver Plant ,Kuttur, and Khadi
Gramodyog Bhvan Ernakulam.Shri.I Jawahar,Manager,
Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan, Ernakulam briefed the
performance of Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan and
Central Sliver Plant to the Commissioner during the
visit to the respective centers.
KVIC
KVIC
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Shri Arun Kumar Jha, CEO/Commissioner, KVIC visited th
Hyderabad on 10 July, 2015. During his visit he had
an interaction meeting with Khadi Institutions of th
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana State on 11 July, 2015
at reenlands, Begumpet Hyderabad.
Khadi
institutions,
Dr. Nareshpal, Dy.Chief Executive Officer (South
Zone), KVIC, Bangalore, Dr. M. A. Khuddus, State
Director(AP), KVIC, Hyderabad, Shri. R.K. Choudhury,
State Director(TS), KVIC, Hyderabad, Shri. Sankara
Rao, Financial Adviser, A.P. Khadi Village Industries
Board, Hyderabad participated in the interaction.
In the interactive session, the Commissioner/CEO of
KVIC urged the representatives of Khadi institutions
to make efforts to increase the production in double
to ensure improvement of the earnings of the Khadi
artisans. Discussing on the issue pertaining to
continuous supply of raw material to the
the Commissioner suggested to the
Institutions that they should come forward to
establish their own Raw Material Banks/carding units
by availing the PMEGP scheme. He also suggested the
Khadi Institutions that they should focus more on
reaching the consumer through e-marketing and
availing more designer services for better look of the
Khadi products. The designer institutions like NIFT, NID
and other institutions may be tapped by the Khadi
institution and more designs should be introduced.
The Commissioner/CEO and Dy.Chief Executive Officer
assured the participants that their payments in
respect of AT Supplies shall be resolved without
delay.
The demonstration of Cycle Charkha model designed
by M/s. Sadhana, Hyderabad under the leadership of
Shri Janardhana Reddy, Ex-MLA and President of NGO
was viewed by the Commissioner/CEO and he
suggested that the model has to be slightly modified
for better performance.
The meeting concluded with the vote of thanks
delivered by Shri R.K. Choudhary, State Director,
Telangana State.
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Meeting with Khadi Institutions held with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for Doubling the Production and Sales of Khadi
An APIS Serena training programme was organized by
State Beekeeping extension Centre, Gujarat KVIB from th th28 june to 13 july 2015. The programme was
inaugurated by Shri M.T.Wakode, Director, Forest
based industry. On this occasion he briefed on
enhancing agricultural productivity with the help of
beekeeping. The programme was also addressed by
Shri Sanjay Hedaoo State Director,KVIC, Gujarat , Shri
Surveer Singh Tarar, Supervisor, Beekeeping Centre
and Shri Kalyan Singh, Manager Gujarat KVIB,
Ahmedabad.
Serena Training Programme by Gujarat KVIB
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The PMEGP has helped many young entrepreneurs'
find a foothold, and created over 15 lakh jobs.
Like many from her generation, Abha Nangana,
wanted to become an entrepreneur - providing
employment rather than being employed. The post-
graduate in Computers from Ambala had big dreams
and proper plans. Money was the sole constraint. "I
left my job and started a terracotta pottery unit with
whatever I could gather from my savings and parents.
But, it was just not enough. It was through the Prime
M i n i s t e r E m p l o y m e n t G e n e r a t i o n
Programme(PMEGP)that I got a loan of Rs 2.00 lakh
and a subsidy of Rs 40,000 which let me establish my
own venture," Nangia said.
A year after it was setup, Vani Creations is receiving
orders worth lakhs. Nangia provides employment to
six workers, earning R8 3000 to 6000 per month, aand her unit makes a profit of around Rs 40,000 every
Success story……..
Shaping her dream since 2008
month. The scheme has turned around the lives of
two lakh young entrepreneurs till now running units
that manufacture articles ranging from jewellery to
handmade paper. Around 15 lakh jobs have been
created in urban and rural India through these
ventures. The PMEGP a credit-link subsidy
programme, was announced by Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh. On Independence day 2008.
Though it had a slow start, PMEGP has witnessed a
good response over the last two years. According to
the Khadi and Village Industries Commission, the
subsidy disbursed to beneficiaries was 905 crore
against the target of Rs 836 crore with average
disbursement of RS1.9 lakh per unit-- in 201l-12.
"The seheme has now gathered steam”, Shri K.S Rao
Dy. CEO (NZ) PMEGP,,said.
Paving the road to a brighter future the scheme, which
was launched in 2008 the year of the glob downturn
has helped create lakhs of first-generation
entrepreneurs in the country. 16
to get preliminary knowledge and technique
involved therein. Initially he started with one Apis
cerana (A. cerana) colony and then he purchased 5
colonies of Apis me/litera (A. me/litera) from one
private beekeeper during the year 2007 and
decided to start beekeeping on commercial level
with Apis me/litera considering the honey yield. He
came across various difficulties due to lack of
knowledge and hence this activity was not accepted
and appreciated by his family members.
While going to nearby villages for sale of
vegetables earlier helped him to get knowledge of
migratory sites. During first migration he got
production of 30 kg. honey/colony and
compensated his initial investment. Then onwards
there was continuous colony divisions and in turn
honey production. Thus, he could get 20 divisions
per colony. At present on an average yield of honey is
40-50 kg/colony. During the year 2009 he sold 500
colonies for 100 beneficiaries at the cost of Rs.
3000/- per colony plus 4.5 tones of honey
production out of 100 colonies. He migrates his
colonies from Marathwada to areas like Buldhana,
Kotta, Haryana, Punjab to obtained honey from
Sunflower, Mustard, Toria and Eucalyptus. He
undertakes long distance 2000 km. non-stop
migration without any loss. He is selling honey and
colonies while wax is used for preparation of C. F.
Sheets for maintaining his own colonies. Pollen is also
collected and stored to use during dearth period.
Based on his experience he is maintaining hygienic
conditions in the apiary for good brood rearing. He
also folloWing certain techniques at the time of
honey extraction and filtration leading to quality end
product. Due to which above honey is sold like a hot
cake.
Apart from Apis me//ifera apiary, he regularly
captures Apis cerana colonies from nature and
Can anybody believe that a commerce graduate
accepts biology based Beekeeping Industry as his
sole occupation? Probably hardly anybody, however,
here is a success story of Shri. Dinkar Vitthalrao Patil
from village Chakur of Latur district from Maharashtra.
Shri. Dinkar Patil belongs to farmer family in
Latur district. After completing education upto B.
Com., he opted job in plastic molding unit in Pune.
After five years he left this job and started working in
own Agriculture land to cultivate crops like Sugar
cane, Soybean, Sunflower and vegetables.
Simultaneously he was transporting vegetables from
the farmers of that area to nearby market by driving
tempo. In year 2005, Maharashtra State Khadi and
Village Industry Board (MSKVIB) kept some of their
bee colonies in village Chakur, after observing these
colonies he was inspired and decided to take up
Beekeeping activity. Accordingly, he underwent ten
days beekeeping training arranged by MSKVI Board
Shubha M. Majumdar, R. K. Singh, S. M. Pokare Central Bee Research and Training Institute, KVIC, Pune.
Commercial Beekeeping in Marathwada, Maharashtra
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supplies to needy persons. He brings various
beekeeping equipments from Ambala and sales at
his apiary for local beekeepers. At present there are
160 colonies in his apiary maintained by 4
employees. Three employees are working on
commission basis which is 50 % of honey production
after deduction of all expenses. Every year he is
getting his balance sheet audited from one Chartered
Accountant. To extend this activity he went to
Srinagar, Anathnag to learn colony management
technique in that area.
In future he is interested to install honey
processing plant and to start training activities in
beekeeping to encourage local youths to take up
beekeeping as their profession. His experience and
expertise is utilized by various agencies to attract
farmers from rural area towards beekeeping industry
as a good source of income. At present he is writing
one book on Beekeeping in Marathwada in Marathi.
As a part of social work he is advisor to many
of the local beekeepers to overcome their
problems. State Beekeeping Extension Centre, CBRTI,
KVIC, Pune has organized training program on 'Queen
Rearing' in his apiary at Chakur in the year 2010 for 20
beneficiaries and this Queen Rearing training was
found to be very useful for the beekeepers to
produce the good quality of queen bees and also for
the better management of their bee colonies for
multiplication, etc. He is invited as a guest lecturer in
MSKVI Board, Agriculture colleges, School of
Biotechnology, Baramati. Due to his expertise and
vision he was invited as a member of National Bee
Board, New Delhi.
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Glimpses of Press Coverage of Hon’ble MSME Minister visits at KVIC, H.Q., Mumbai on 17th June, 2015
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Glimpses of Press Coverage of Hon’ble MSME Minister visits at KVIC, H.Q., Mumbai on 17th June, 2015
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