Awareness programme on Beekeeping

              An awareness programme on beekeeping was organized  at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, ICAR Research Complex for Goa, Old Goa, on 25/03/2013 .The programme was inaugurated by Mr. S. P. Rao, Secretary, Public grievances and Official language, Govt. of Goa. In his remarks, mentioned about the importance honey bees in agriculture and as a additional income generating activity to the farmers.

                Dr. Narendra Pratap Singh, Director, ICAR Research Complex  for Goa, while welcoming the delegates spoke on role of bees in pollination, its advantages in agriculture and the importance of honey for good health. He also expressed necessity of having long duration course wherein participants can learn the handling of bees more confidence.         

                During the technical session, Dr. Desy Thomas, Asst. Director, Central Bee Research and Training Institute, Pune, spoke on the types of bees , their management aspects,  harvesting and packing of honey. Mr. Donald Paius, Asst. Director, CBRTI , Pune, covered the quality and marketing aspects of honey.

                In the practical session, handling of the bees was demonstrated. In the interactive session experts answered  all the queries from the participants. The programme was attended by 102 participants from different parts of the state. 

The programme was coordinated  by Mr. H. R. C. Prabhu, Subject Matter Specialist (Plant Protection).

 

 

Awareness programme on Beekeeping

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