The Department of Education at Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, partnered with the Nagaland Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) to host a one-day beekeeping training on August 7, 2025. This event aligned with the university’s skill development initiative, aiming to integrate practical, sustainable skills into higher education. The program targeted faculty, research scholars, and postgraduate students, fostering hands-on learning and sustainable livelihood opportunities.
The inaugural session, chaired by research scholar Vanthungo Murry, began with a welcome address by Prof Lungsang Zeliang, Head of the Department of Education. She highlighted the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, emphasizing the need for education to incorporate life skills for sustainable livelihoods. Prof Venuh, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, and special guest, praised the program as a vital step in bridging academic knowledge with practical skills. He urged participants to view beekeeping as both a livelihood and a way to connect with nature, advocating for future research collaborations between NBHM and the university on bees and pollination.
Dr Limala, Associate Professor, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to NBHM for their dedication, the university administration for their support, and the Department of Education for their teamwork in ensuring the event’s success.
The technical sessions featured three NBHM resource persons. Neilazono Terhuja introduced the basics of bees and beekeeping, outlining its scope and potential as a local livelihood in Nagaland.
Nzanbemo K Lotha discussed routine and seasonal bee colony management, stressing timely hive inspections. Mhathung T Tsopoe highlighted the critical role of bees in pollination, emphasizing their impact on ecosystems and agriculture. Interactive sessions, supported by visual aids, culminated in a hands-on demonstration where participants practiced handling bee boxes and tools safely.
NBHM donated essential beekeeping tools to the Department of Education, enabling students and scholars to pursue beekeeping as a skill and livelihood option post-training. The program concluded with a valedictory session chaired by research scholar Keduoneinuo Solo. NBHM representatives and Assistant Professor Narola Chuba shared concluding remarks, and research scholar Megosielie Khate delivered the final vote of thanks.