The Rishikesh-Karnaprayag railway project in Uttarakhand is expanding its scope beyond connectivity by fostering apiculture. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission has launched an initiative to establish a honey belt along this rail route. By distributing bee boxes to residents, the program supports sustainable self-employment and boosts regional honey production. This effort leverages local floral diversity while enhancing pollination and ecological health in Himalayan foothills.