State level training programme on beekeeping kicks off
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 27 2023:
A week-long State Level Basic Training Programme on Beekeeping kicked off today at Sagolband Moirang Hanuba Maning Leirak, Imphal.
The training programme was organised by Manipur Beekeeping and Honey Mission (MBHM), Department of Horticulture & Soil Conservation, Government of Manipur under the sponsorship of National Bee Board (NBB) .
Speaking on the occasion, Dr U Supriya, Agriculture Officer, Department of Horticulture & Soil Conservation, Government of Manipur, said that beekeeping is an increasingly popular and profitable venture in India as the demand for honey and other bee-related products continue to rise.
She also asserted that the programme was conducted with the aim to provide basic training on beekeeping to the farmers so that they may generate a sustainable income & improve their socio-economic condition.
Altogether, 25 trainees are taking part in the training programme.