DIPLOMA IN BEE KEEPING (2 YEAR)

📘 1st Year Syllabus

1. History and Importance of Beekeeping

• Origin and evolution of beekeeping globally and in India
• Role of beekeeping in agriculture and ecosystem
• Honey bees and their significance in pollination and honey production
• Development of beekeeping industry in India

2. Biology and Behaviour of Honey Bees

• Structure and life cycle of honey bees
• Bee caste system: queen, workers, drones
• Bee communication and behaviour
• Seasonal activities of bees

3. Beekeeping Equipment and Tools

• Types of beehives and their design (Langstroth, Kenyan, Box hive)
• Protective clothing and tools used in beekeeping
• Maintenance and cleaning of equipment

4. Bee Colony Management

• Establishing and managing bee colonies
• Swarming and methods to control it
• Feeding and nutrition of bees
• Disease and pest management in bee colonies

📗 2nd Year Syllabus

1. Honey Production and Harvesting

• Honey flow and nectar sources
• Techniques for honey extraction
• Handling and storage of honey
• Quality control and grading of honey

2. Other Bee Products

• Production and uses of beeswax, pollen, royal jelly, propolis, and bee venom
• Processing and marketing of bee products

3. Pollination and Its Role in Agriculture

• Importance of bees in crop pollination
• Techniques to enhance pollination
• Impact of beekeeping on crop yield

4. Beekeeping Economics and Marketing

• Cost analysis and profitability of beekeeping
• Marketing strategies for honey and bee products
• Government schemes and support for beekeepers

5. Practical Training and Field Visits

• Hands-on training in hive management, honey extraction, and product handling
• Visits to apiaries and beekeeping units
• Internship or industrial exposure