A group of 20 students from B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag., ICAR-IARI, Umiam, Meghalaya accompanied by 2 teachers, engaged on an educational tour to School of Agricultural Sciences, Nagaland University (SAS, NU), Medziphema Campus on December 16.

During the visit, the students explored the College Library, Education Museum of the campus, Insect Museum in the Department of Entomology where they learned about the diverse world of insects, and Disease Museum in the Department of Plant Pathology, providing them an insight into plant diseases. To further enhance their knowledge the students visited, All India Coordinated Research Project on honeybees and pollinators, giving them first-hand experience about the scientific methods of rearing honeybees and the role of different pollinators in agriculture.

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According to a press release issued by NU, the visit created an opportunity for interactive learning, while also deepening their understanding and appreciation for innovative methods and research being pursued in the agriculture sector. The field trip ended with an interaction session with Pro Vice-Chancellor of Medziphema Campus Prof. Dipak Sinha.
The visit was coordinated by Dr. Waluniba, Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology and Dr. Lowrence Kithan, Scientist on Kharif Pulses, SAS, NU, Medziphema Campus.