Guwahati: The School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS) at Nagaland University, Medziphema campus, conducted an input distribution programme on Tuesday as part of the ongoing project, "Quality Nucleus Stock Development, Training and Demonstration among Farmers and Project Sites." The initiative is funded by the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
Farmers from Medziphema, Sirhima, Sirhi-Angami and Hekeshe villages participated in the programme, during which bee colonies were distributed. This marks the first phase of the project, which will later include training and demonstration sessions on scientific techniques for multiplying and managing quality nucleus stock.
Speaking at the event, Prof. Pauline Alila, Dean of SAS, commended the farmers for their consistent enthusiasm and active participation in university-led programmes. She reminded beneficiaries that receiving bee colonies also carries the responsibility of maintaining and multiplying them, and encouraged farmers to view beekeeping as a sustainable livelihood opportunity.
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Prof. K.K. Jha, Pro Vice-Chancellor (In-charge) of NU Medziphema campus, highlighted the broader benefits of beekeeping, noting its role not only in honey production but also in enhancing pollination and improving overall agricultural productivity.
The Principal Investigator of the project, Dr. Mary N. Odyuo, Associate Professor, along with Co-PI Dr. Avinash Chauhan, Scientist with AICRP on Honey Bees & Pollinators, expressed gratitude to colleagues and farmers for their support in making the programme a success. They emphasized the vital ecological role of bees and the potential of developing quality nucleus stock to foster profitable and resilient agri-enterprises.