“Nobody can become rich with a begging bowl nor progress with a begging bowl,” said . Mhabemo Yanthan IAS, Commissioner Nagaland, today during the inauguration of Renphamo Murry Apiary.
Yanthan was stressing on the essence of work hard in harnessing the rich natural resources bestowed in Nagaland and especially the land of Wokha, instead of depending on the Government and politicians alone.
Yanthan graced the occasion as the Special Guest during the inauguration of the apiary at H.Q Panton Bazar, N. Longidang Village.
Appreciating the enthusiasm of Renphamo Murry proprieter of the Apiary, Yanthan stated that Murry has worked tirelessly and consistently with determination to achieve this. In his speech, Yanthan also advised the gathering on developing better marketing and entrepreneurial skills. Pointing out the exorbitant rate of vegetables in the district despite being labelled the ‘Land of Plenty’, Yanthan advised the gathering to strategise new policies where people from other districts can come and buy from Wokha instead of exporting which will boost the economy of the district. Furthermore, Yanthan stated that it is rare to witness people of Wokha giving importance to Apiculture. With the bee Apis cerana being found only in a few places including Nagaland, Yanthan encouraged the people to preserve and give importance to Apiculture.
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Dr. Mengu, D.P.O Land Resource department, shared his experience as an Apiarist. “In my experience in apiculture, I have observed that Nagaland possess unique kind of bee called Apis Cerana which is found only in few places,” informed Dr. Mengu, adding that the honey of Nagaland is in high demand although the quantity of the honey is less, the quality of honey produced is high.
Renphamo Murry, Proprietor of the Apiary, in his welcome addressed expressed that the reason he started the apiary is to encourage and challenge the young people for self employment and not only rely on Government jobs. The Apiary also aims to provide training of Apiculture to those interested people through offline mode as well as online mode through his youtube channel called “Panton Bazar”.
The programme started with the inauguration of the foundation stone of the apiary by the Chief Guest and a dedicatory prayer offered by Echungthung Ngullie, Pastor N. Longidang Baptist Church.
The programme was chaired by Mhonyamo Yanthan, while Mhajanbeni Khuvung enthralled the gathering with a song. The vote of thanks was delivered by Chumchamo Ngullie, Chairman of N.Longidang Village Council while invocation and benediction were pronounced by Mary Murry and Yiremo Murry respectively.
