Field day on “Scientific Beekeeping for the Tribal Farmers of Meghalaya” was organized by the Division of Crop Science on 12th March, 2025, at Mawbsein village, Ri Bhoi district, Meghalaya under Tribal Sub Plan (TSP). Beekeepers from two different villages (Mawbsein and Lumsohpieng) under Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya participated in the programme. Dr. Sandip Patra, Senior Scientist (Agricultural Entomology), Division of Crop Science, addressed the gathering and highlighted the importance of scientific beekeeping. The farmers were given hands on training and demonstration in the field itself. A one to one discussion was held among scientists and beekeepers, where the queries of the beekeepers were answered by the scientists.
        The programme was coordinated by Dr. Sandip Patra, Dr. Rumki H. Ch. Sangma, Dr. Hammylliende Talang and Dr. Pankaj Baiswar of ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya. The coordinators are grateful to Dr. S. Hazarika, PS and Nodal officer, TSP, for funding the programme and also to the technical, YP and contractual staff of Entomology, DCS, for assisting the programme.