Ecology, Environment and Conservation Paper

IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF BEE KEEPING IN NALANDA BIHAR IN LIVELIHOOD SECURITY

N.K. Singh, Sanjeev Kumar and Binod Kumar

Abstract

Major constraints faced by beekeepers in Nalanda district of Bihar state in india are honeybee pests and diseases, shortage of bee forage necessitating migration to areas where bee forage is available, credit facility for starting the vocation and to offset the losses due to pests and diseases, management of bee colonies in extreme weather conditions, pesticides poisoning and lack of subsidiary occupation which is felt by beekeepers.