Mukhyamantri Madhu Vikas Yojana

Question: In the meeting of the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet recently, the guidelines for implementation of ‘ Mukhyamantri Madhu Vikas Yojana’ were approved. In relation to this scheme, what is not true in the alternative?
(a) This scheme will be implemented by the Horticulture Department.
(b) The Government had announced this scheme in the budget presented in March 2018.
(c) In the budget for the scheme, a provision of Rs. 10 crore has been made.
(d) Under the scheme, the government will provide 75 percent subsidy to the beekeepers.
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:

  • On 6th June, 2018; Guidelines for implementation of Chief Minister Madhu Vikas Yojana were approved in the meeting of Himachal Pradesh Cabinet.
  • This scheme will be implemented effectively by the Department of Horticulture.
  • In addition to those engaged in professional beekeeping, bee-keepers who are willing to adopt it as a means of livelihood will also be benefitted.
  • This plan was announced in the budget presented by the government in March 2018.
  • A provision of Rs 10 crore has been made in the budget for the scheme.
  • Under the scheme, the government will provide 80% subsidy to the beekeepers.

See also the links below:-
http://pradhanmantrivikasyojana.in/mukhyamantri-madhu-vikas-yojana-himachal-pradesh/
http://himachalpr.gov.in/PressReleaseByYear.aspx?Language=1&ID=12312&Type=2&Date=06/06/2018