17/12/2024
Back in 2001, beekeeping was almost unheard of in Haryana. But Jagpal Singh Phogat, a schoolteacher, dared to look beyond traditional farming and try something unconventional.
The spark came from a relative who practiced beekeeping, and Jagpal was determined to prove its potential.
"Within a month, I had enough honey to fill 25 giant tins!" he recalls. When his father asked, "How much can this possibly sell for?" Jagpal replied, "Each container fetched Rs 2,000, which was more than half a year's worth of income from our wheat farm!"
Initially balancing beekeeping with his teaching job, Jagpal took the leap in 2007, dedicating himself fully to his passion.
But he didn’t stop at building his own apiaries. In 2016, Jagpal launched a processing unit to produce a range of bee-based products like beeswax candles, soaps, pollen, and royal jelly.
Offline exhibitions became his springboard, helping him establish a national market for his brands 'Nature Fresh' and 'Bee Buzz' in major cities. Last year alone, his honey empire generated Rs 2 crore in revenue!
Today, Jagpal has trained over 500 farmers in the art of beekeeping, driven by a simple yet powerful message: “It’s a one-time investment with benefits that keep buzzing year after year.”
Learn more about his incredible journey: https://thebetterindia.com/388188/haryana-farmer-jagpal-singh-phogat-beekeeping-honey-earns-crores/amp/
[Jagpal Singh Phogat, Bee Keeping, Haryana]