Yang honey
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 05 2021:
MP Dr RK Ranjan has launched 'Yang Honey' a product of Khamasom Walely village, 'Honey Bee Village' in Ukhrul district today at ICAR Complex for NEH Region Centre, Lamphelpat.
Yang Honey is a very unique honey in the sense that it is produced by honey bees which thrive in the Yang Forest, the only virgin forest in the State.
These special honey bees are also frequently attacked by giant bees including Khoiren (dorsata) and Khoibi Ningthou, said a statement issued by ICAR today.
Speaking at the launch event, Dr RK Ranjan said Khamasom Walely village was declared a 'Honey Bee Village' on March 5, 2021 .
The people of this village give special care to the honey bees producing Yang honey even by making them make their hives inside their homes.
The marketing, research and development of Yang Honey is provided by Apunba Imagi Machasing (AIMS) while it is processed and manufactured by Yang Honey Promotion Society, Khamasom Walely village with support from ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Manipur Centre (KVK Ukhrul), added the statement.
The launch programme organised by ICAR was also attended by Dr H Birkumar Singh, senior principal scientist, CSIR NEIST; Dr Mayanglambam Khelendro, vice president, AIMS; Dr Chingakham Brajakishor, scientist IBSD, Imphal as presidium members.