Manipur University, February 22-24, 2024: The Department of Zoology at Manipur University, in collaboration with the Manipur Beekeepers' Federation and sponsored by the North Eastern Council, Shillong, organized a 3-day State-level Bee Festival/Exhibition to showcase the honey bee harvest by bee farmers from various areas of Manipur. The inaugural function, held on 22.02.2024 in the Court Hall, saw Prof. N. Lokendra Singh, Honorable Vice-Chancellor of Manipur University, as the Chief Guest, with Prof. GkN Chettry, Dean of the School of Life Sciences, MU, presiding. Prof. Th. Binoy Singh, HOD/Zoology; Shei Kh. Brajamani Meeting, Director of KVK Bishnupur; and Shri S. Nilakomol, President of Manipur Beekeepers' Federation, graced the occasion as Guests of Honor. The event witnessed the participation of 80 attendees in training sessions, with 20 bee farmers/associations exhibiting their products. Additionally, students from the Department of Zoology showcased honey produced from the department's subsidiary farm at Tentha Khongban. Fourteen resource persons delivered lectures on various aspects of bee rearing. The exhibition venue displayed a wide array of honey products, bee-related items, honey-made products, bee box making, and honey testing equipment. The closing ceremony on February 24th, 2024, at the Zoology Department's Seminar Hall, featured Prof. Th. Binoy, HOD/Zoology, as the Chief Guest, and Prof. N. Mohilal Meitei presiding. Shri H. Rajen Singh and Shri S. Nilakomol, President of Manipur Beekeepers' Federation, were the Guests of Honor. Prizes were awarded to the top three exhibitors in district-level organization and individual categories, along with certificates and consolation prizes. Accommodation and local hospitality were provided to outstation participants and exhibitors, along with travel allowances for select individuals.
Exciting News! Visit the Honey lemonade and Lotus honey counter at the Exhibition venue of the 3-day State level Bee festival/exhibition from 22nd to 24th February 2024, organized by the Dept of Zoology. A showcase of Girl power, entrepreneurship & hard work! #GirlPower pic.twitter.com/1o8llK4ehb
— Manipur University (@ManipurUniverse) February 24, 2024