India, Feb. 11 -- A seven-day training programme on scientific beekeeping began on 9 February 2026 at the School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS), Nagaland University, and will continue until 15 February.

The programme brings together 25 participants from Noklak, Sirhima, and Medziphema villages, aiming to strengthen skills, raise ecological awareness, and promote sustainable livelihoods through scientific apiculture.

The inaugural session was attended by Obed Quinker, chairman of the Nagaland Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM). Speaking to the participants, Quinker highlighted the ecological importance of bees beyond honey production, underscoring their role in biodiversity conservation and pollination.

He underlined NBHM's focus on pr...