About us
Honeybees. Soil. Farmers.
A sustainable future.
About our organisation
Rooted in care.
Driven by purpose.
Honeybees and Soil Care Foundation (HSC Foundation) is a Section 8 Company Limited by Guarantee, incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, with a focus on Pollination | Beekeeping | Soil Care | Farmer Development.
We work towards a sustainable, farmer-centric ecosystem that supports honeybee colonies, restores biodiversity and connects practical scientific knowledge with farming communities.
Our impact · Foundation-reported figures
1000+
Beehives handled
1000+
Farmers connected
1000+
Bee-loving plantations
1500+
Trainings & workshops
Our vision
Healthy ecosystems. Resilient villages.
A future where healthy honeybees, thriving biodiversity, healthy soil and prosperous farming communities grow together.
We envision resilient villages where honeybees and other pollinators are protected, bee-friendly habitats are restored, farmers and beekeepers have access to scientific knowledge and technology, and beekeeping becomes a sustainable ecological and entrepreneurial activity.
Our aim & mission
Long-term care that grows with communities.
Our mission is to care for and nurture honeybee colonies, restore bee-friendly habitats, conserve biodiversity, and promote scientific, standardised beekeeping practices. We are committed to providing continuous guidance and support to farmers and beekeepers, establishing village-level Bee Care & Apiary Banks, and encouraging sustainable beekeeping entrepreneurship that empowers rural communities.
We aim to integrate innovative technologies such as IoT, data analytics, and AI to improve bee health and pollination management while raising awareness about honeybees, pollinators, biodiversity, and soil conservation. Our vision is to move beyond short-term, one-season interventions towards sustainable, community-based systems that deliver long-term benefits for honeybees, farmers, and the ecosystems they depend on.
Our core values
The principles that guide us.
Care for Honeybees
We place the health, welfare and sustainability of honeybee colonies at the centre of our work.
Respect for Nature
We work towards biodiversity restoration, ecological balance and responsible stewardship of natural resources.
Scientific Approach
We promote evidence-based practices, continuous learning, appropriate standards and practical scientific knowledge.
Farmer First
We focus on the practical needs, challenges and long-term interests of farmers and beekeepers.
Sustainability
We seek solutions that communities can maintain and strengthen beyond individual projects or funding cycles.
Innovation
We encourage responsible use of technology, IoT, data and AI to improve decision-making and outcomes.
Entrepreneurship
We support beekeeping as an opportunity for sustainable livelihoods, rural enterprise and employment.
Collaboration
We believe lasting impact comes through collaboration among communities, institutions, researchers and technology partners.
Transparency & Accountability
We value responsible implementation, documentation, measurable outcomes and accountable use of resources.
Our leadership
People behind the purpose.
Mr. Rishikesh Haribhau Autade
Director & Promoter
Passionate academician turned entrepreneur
