State Level Bee Exhibition organised
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 23 2024:
A 3-days long State Level Bee Exhibition jointly organised by the Department of Zoology, Manipur University and Manipur Beekeepers' F ederation began yesterday at VC Court Hall, Manipur University, Imphal.
The inaugural function was attended by Manipur University, Vice Chancellor, Prof N Lokendra; School of Life Sciences, Dean, Prof GKN Chettry: Department of Zoology, Head, Prof Th Binoy; KVK Bishnupur, Director, Kh Brajamani and Manipur Beekeepers' Federation president S Nilakomol as presidium members.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof N Lokendra said that Manipur has great potential for developing bee-keeping projects as the climatic condition is suitable for several type of plantations, horticulture crops and other medicinal plants.
He shared that beekeeping is becoming a profitable income generating activity for people of all ages because of the high demand of honey and bee related products.
Highlighting that beekeeping requires minimal start-up investment and training, he further appealed to the people to take up beekeeping for a sustainable income and progressive society.