Participants take part in the hands-on demonstration on bee
cultivation during the technology clinic in Chümoukedima.
- DIMAPUR — As part of the ongoing World
Bank-supported RAMP (Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance) programme under
the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, the Department of
Industries and Commerce, in collaboration with the Nagaland Industrial
Development Corporation (NIDC) and with support from the Nagaland Beekeeping
and Honey Mission (NBHM), organised a two-day technology clinic titled
“Innovations in bee-to-bottle: apiculture and honey harvesting solutions” on
April 24 and 25 at the Multi Utility Centre, NBHM, Chümoukedima.
- According to a DIPR report, the clinic brought together
beekeepers, honey harvesters, honey collectors, entrepreneurs, and MSMEs from
across Nagaland, reflecting the state’s growing commitment to modernising its
apiculture and honey value chain.
- Interactive sessions led by experts from NBHM covered a
broad range of topics, including bee biology, apiary site selection,
pollination services, honey harvesting, and marketing strategies. Participants
also gained hands-on experience through practical demonstrations on modern bee
boxes, honey extraction equipment, and methods for collection, storage,
packaging, and branding.
- In-depth discussions during the clinic addressed key issues
such as the threats to beekeeping in Nagaland and the importance of adopting
adaptive, climate-resilient practices.
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