A one-day basic training in beekeeping was organized on August 7 by the Department of Education, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, in collaboration with the Nagaland Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM). The training was part of the university’s ongoing skill development initiative aimed at integrating practical and sustainable skills into higher education.
The inaugural session was chaired by research scholar, Vanthungo Murry, with a welcome address by Prof Lungsang Zeliang, Head of the Department of Education. She emphasized the importance of aligning education with life skills, drawing attention to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the growing need for sustainable livelihoods.
Special guest Prof Venuh, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, described the programme as a timely opportunity to bridge academic knowledge with realworld skills. He encouraged participants to embrace beekeeping not just as a livelihood, but as a way of connecting with nature, and called for future collaboration between NBHM and Nagaland University, especially in the area of research on bees and pollination.
The programme was attended by faculty members, research scholars, and postgraduate students. The vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Limala, Associate Professor, Department of Education, who expressed gratitude to the NBHM team for their effort and commitment in enlightening the participants. She also thanked the university administration for supporting the training and appreciated the teamwork within the Department of Education that made the event a success.
The technical sessions were led by three resource persons from NBHM. Neilazono Terhuja introduced the participants to the basics of bees and beekeeping, highlighting the importance and scope of apiculture in Nagaland and its potential as a local livelihood.
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This was followed by Nzanbemo K Lotha, who spoke on routine and seasonal management of bee colonies, stressing the importance of timely inspection and hive care. The final session was conducted by Mhathung T Tsopoe, who explained the vital role of bees in pollination and their impact on the ecosystem and agriculture. The sessions were interactive, supported by visual aids, and followed by a hands-on demonstration, where participants learned how to handle bee boxes and tools safely. Faculty members, research scholars from various departments, and postgraduate students of the Department of Education actively participated in the training.
In a generous gesture, NBHM also donated essential beekeeping tools to the Department of Education, enabling students and research scholars to continue exploring beekeeping as a skill and livelihood option beyond the training.The programme concluded with a valedictory session chaired by Keduoneinuo Solo, research scholar.
Concluding remarks were shared by representatives from NBHM and Narola Chuba, Assistant Professor, Department of Education. The vote of thanks for the valedictory session was given by research scholar Megosielie Khate.
