New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, making a major announcement in the interest of farmers on Saturday, said that, on the lines of horticulture crops, honey will also be included in the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana.

CM Saini said that along with this, arrangements will be made for honey sales at the Integrated Beekeeping Development Centre at Ramnagar, Kurukshetra.

"Facilities for storage and quality testing will also be provided there. Soon, a Quality Control Laboratory will be established at a cost of Rs. 20 crore. In addition, the Ramnagar Institute will be developed into a national-level institute where advanced and scientific research related to beekeeping can be undertaken," CM Saini said, as per the CMO. ...