Jharkhand government launches Sweet Revolution scheme (Meethi Kranti Yojana) worth Rs 100 crore

• Chief Minster of Jharkhand, Shri Raghubar Das on February 21, 2019 launched the first phase of Sweet Revolution Scheme (Meethi Kranti Yojana).

• Under the scheme 1,207 farmers will be given training along with unit worth Rs 1 lakh for bee keeping.

• Out of this Rs 1 lakh, Rs. 80,000 will be given as a grant where as farmers needs to invest Rs. 20,000. The outlay of the project is Rs 100 crore.

• Under this scheme the farmers can start bee keeping & selling honey as a side business.

Points to remember:

1. Which state has launched the Meethi Kranti Yojana/ Sweet Revolution Scheme.
2. What amount farmers have to invest in the Meethi Kranti Yojana/ Sweet Revolution Scheme.