Q. Consider the following statements about the ‘Honey Mission’ programme:
1.The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is the nodal agency of this scheme.
2.Beekeeping training is being provided under the mission.
3.The Mission aligns with the objectives of wider ‘Golden Revolution’.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct
Statement 1 is correct: The Honey Mission programme was launched by Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC), under the Ministry of MSME.
Statement 2 is correct: It is being implemented to promote Bee Keeping activities and provide self-sustaining employment opportunities among farmers, Adivasies and unemployed youth in rural India, especially in economically backward and remote areas. Under the programme, beneficiaries are provided with Bee Boxes, live bee colonies, tool kits and training.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Honey Mission was launched in 2017 in line with the ‘Sweet Revolution’.
Source: PIB
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