In a significant move to support villagers in forest border areas, the Kushalnagar forest range officials have initiated a bee farming project. This program aims to provide alternative income sources for families reliant on agriculture by distributing honey boxes and honey to residents of Anekad, Athur, Dubare, and Meenukolli. The initiative not only seeks to enhance the economic prospects of these families but also emphasizes environmental benefits, as honeybees play a crucial role in pollination, potentially increasing the productivity of both forest and agricultural crops. Additionally, the project addresses human-wildlife conflict; the noise and activity from bee swarms are expected to deter wild elephants from entering certain areas, thus reducing conflicts between humans and elephants. According to Sachin Nimbalkar, the sub-range forest officer of Meenukolli Branch, this project is attracting attention for its multifaceted approach, focusing on livelihood improvement, environmental sustainability, and wildlife management.