The School of Agricultural Sciences, Nagaland University (SAS, NU), Medziphema campus, organised an input distribution programme on December 9, 2025, under the ongoing project “Quality Nucleus Stock Development, Training and Demonstration among Farmers and Project Sites.” The initiative is funded by the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) scheme of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
Farmers from Medziphema, Sirhima, Sirhi-Angami and Hekeshe villages participated in the programme and received bee colonies as part of the first phase of the project. The next phase will include training and demonstration sessions designed to educate farmers on scientific methods of multiplying and managing quality nucleus stock.
Addressing the farmers, Prof. Pauline Alila, Dean, SAS, NU, appreciated their enthusiasm and active participation in various programmes conducted under SAS, NU projects. She reminded them that the responsibility of raising and multiplying the bee colonies lies with the recipients and urged them to view beekeeping as a sustainable livelihood opportunity.
Prof. K.K. Jha, Pro Vice-Chancellor (In-charge), NU Medziphema campus, highlighted the broader benefits of beekeeping, noting its role not only in honey production but also in improving pollination and overall agricultural productivity.
The Principal Investigator, Dr. Mary N. Odyuo, Associate Professor, along with Co-PI Dr. Avinash Chauhan, Scientist, AICRP on Honey Bees and Pollinators, expressed gratitude to colleagues and beneficiaries for their cooperation. They reaffirmed the vital role of bees in ecosystem sustainability and the potential of quality nucleus stock development to strengthen profitable and resilient agri-enterprises.
