Training-cum-Demonstration Programme on Scientific Beekeeping at Mylliem village of East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya
A training-cum-demonstration programme on “Scientific Beekeeping” was organized at Mylliem village of East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya on 10th March, 2021 by the ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Umiam, Meghalaya under Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP). A total of 33 farmers including interested beekeepers participated the programme. The programme started with the welcome address by Dr. Tasvina R. Borah, Scientist (Plant Pathology), Division of Crop Science. The day long training-cum-demonstration elaborated on “Scientific Beekeeping” for livelihood improvement of farmers as well as scope for entrepreneurship development on beekeeping. Various scientific speeches were given on beekeeping including hands on demonstrations and problem associated with the beekeeping by Dr. Sandip Patra, Scientist (Agricultural Entomology), Division of Crop Science. Various scientific accessories related to beekeeping were exhibited and explained the function of each to the farmers/beekeepers. A scientists and farmers/beekeepers interaction was a major part of the programme, where the queries of the beekeepers were answered by the scientists. The training and hands on demonstration assured that the beekeepers to get the best out of art of beekeeping. The programme was concluded with vote of thanks by Dr S. Ruth Assumi, Scientist (Horticulture), Division of System Research and Engineering. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Sandip Patra, Scientist (Agricultural Entomology), Dr. Tasvina R. Borah, Scientist (Plant Pathology), Dr S. Ruth Assumi, Scientist (Horticulture) and Dr. Pampi Paul, Scientist (Extension) of ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya.
