Lepzungchiba Jamir has become the first Naga to be inducted as Life Member, Category (A) Corporate Member at National Bee Board. A thanks giving programme was held at Hotel Japfü, Kohima on Monday to acknowledge and celebrate this honour.

As per DIPR, Jamir, in his speech, expressed gratitude to God for the status and mile stone he had achieved, he said he was honoured for achieving as a Life Member Category (A) Corporate Member in the National Bee Board (NBB), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India representing Nagaland Ecological & Sanitation Management Society.

He mentioned that this accomplishment is not his personal achievement, but a testament to the collective efforts and support of many who remain behind the scene. Jamir also shared that ‘it takes a village to raise a child’, and said that he believes the same principle applies for achieving any great goal. It takes a community to nurture and support individual aspirations and to provide opportunities for growth, he added.

Further, Jamir said that he was excited to take on this new responsibility and the challenges and opportunities that lies ahead and requested to continue support and collaboration.

The National Bee Board (NBB) was reconstituted in June 2006. Its main objective is overall development of Beekeeping by promoting Scientific Beekeeping in India to increase the productivity of crops through pollination and increase the Honey production for increasing the income of the Beekeepers/ Farmers.