The Central Bee Research and Training Institute (CBRTI) is an apex institute setup in 1962 in Pune with an aim to strengthen the apiculture research and training in Indian Beekeeping Sector.
Currently, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and CBRTI with its extensive network of 15 State Beekeeping Extension centers (SBEC), 100 registered institutions, Cooperatives and State Khadi and Village Industries Boards undertake training programs throughout the country.
The CBRTI provides 15 courses in beekeeping that vary in length, ranging from two hours to six months.