Chandigarh, May 21 -- Haryana chief minister (CM) Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday said the state government aims to increase the number of beekeepers to 7,750 and raise honey production to 15,500 metric tonne (MT) by 2030 under a state-wide beekeeping policy. Addressing the beekeepers in a programme organised by the Haryana horticulture department on the occasion of World Bee Day, Saini said the state government is fully committed to implementing beekeeping initiatives effectively at the grassroots level. Highlighting the potential of the sector, he said several schemes have been launched to promote beekeeping. At present, beekeepers are being provided subsidies of up to 85% on bee boxes, bee colonies, and essential equipment, said Saini, who also went around the stalls showcasing honey and honey-based products set up by beekeepers from various parts of the state. Haryana currently produces around 5,000 metric tonne honey. On this occasion, Saini honoured 11 progressive beekeepers by presenting each with an incentive of Rs.11,000 along with a certificate of appreciation. The chief minister saidthat to protect farmers engaged in beekeeping from uncertainties and market fluctuations, the Haryana governmenthas included beekeepingunder the 'Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana'....