Success Story of Shankar Singh in Madhumakkhi Palan
Shankar Singh, a resident of Pusa Block in Samastipur district, started beekeeping on the advice of his relative Sadhu. With no prior knowledge of the business, he began with 25 boxes and now owns 600 boxes, earning a profit of 7 to 8 lakhs annually. He also provides employment to six individuals and sells his honey in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand.
Challenges Faced in Beekeeping
Despite the success, Shankar Singh acknowledges the occasional challenges in beekeeping, especially during adverse weather conditions. He emphasizes the importance of foggy weather in the morning till 10:00 AM for better honey production. He also highlights the need for customer acquisition, mentioning that customers usually visit his place directly for purchasing honey.
Potential Growth in Honey Business
Shankar Singh reveals that by managing expenses effectively, he is able to save a significant amount of his earnings. With the possibility of earning up to 10 to 12 lakhs if business continues to thrive, he credits his relative Sadhu for introducing him to the profitable venture of beekeeping.
समस्तीपुर के शंकर सिंह को रिश्तेदार ने ही आगे बढ़ाया है। वह मधुमक्खी पालन करके लाखों रुपया कमाते हैं और 6 लोगों को रोजगार भी दे रखे हैं। उनके पास 600 बक्से हैं और सालाना 7 से 8 लाख की कमाई होती है। उन्होंने बताया कि मधुमक्खी पालन में नुकसान का भी सामना करना पड़ता है, लेकिन ठंड के मौसम में कोहरा होने पर उनका उत्पादन अधिक होता है। उन्होंने कहा कि वर्तमान में 7 से 8 लाख रुपया का मुनाफा कमाते हैं, लेकिन यदि सब कुछ अच्छा रहा तो 10 से 12 लाख रुपया का भी मुनाफा हो सकता है।