Skip To Main Content
Screen Reader Access
You are here
First Steps Under The Mission
- The first steps toward realising these objectives have been taken with the identification and empanelment by the MBDA, of competent strategic partners like AFC India Limited, whose teams, in coordination with the Meghalaya Institute of Entrepreneurship (MIE), conducted a state wide scoping study on the status and potential of apiculture in Meghalaya. The study has revealed that though the state possesses a long and hoary tradition of beekeeping, the practice is still unscientific, more of a household than commercial activity characterised by low productivity and quality and with little or no value addition. There is tremendous scope for improvement of both productivity and quality, especially for speciality honey like orange honey, and ample opportunity for honey based enterprises along the value chain.
- In order for the state to realize the full potential of a beekeeping economy, farmers have to be trained in modern scientific methods of beekeeping and the processes associated with turning traditional beekeeping into a commercial enterprise. The process has been started with the identification and training of 43 Master Beekeepers from the Khasi and Garo Hills, at the prestigious University of Agriculture Sciences (UAS), Bangalore, by the MIE and further refining their practical skills with hands on training at the RRTC, Umran.
- A process of dialogue and convergence with the Department of Commerce and Industries to strengthen the capacity of the department and help put in place delivery systems to service the upcoming needs of beekeepers has been started. The Department has conducted a state-wide awareness campaign and has shortlisted 2000 beekeepers for training beginning August 2013 in convergence with the IBDLP.
- A state floral calendar for apiculture is under preparation and being vetted by institutes like the Botanical Survey of India and National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI)
- An apiculture cluster has been identified in Chandigre village in West Garo Hills and work is underway to upscale existing beehives and motivate the people in the process of cluster formation.
- The feasibility of using mud hives, which are almost zero cost and can be made at the village level itself, is under study and trial both in the Khasi and Garo Hills. If successful it will revolutionize apiculture in the state.
- A Dialogue with Partners Programme (DPP) on apiculture has been completed for Pynursla and Laitkroh EFCs to better understand the needs of the partners.
- Potential Master Beekeepers of Jaintia Hills have been identified for further upgradation of their skills.
Back To Previous Page | Page last updated: 01-02-2018
Notice Board
Sign-Up Form
-
Copyright © 2017 - All Rights Reserved - Official website of Meghalaya Basin Development Authority, Government of Meghalaya, India
Note: Content on this website is published and managed by Meghalaya Basin Development Authority
For any query regarding this website, please contact the Web Information Manager Wankit K. Swer (Sr. Manager)
E-mail ID- knowledge[dot]mbda[at]gov[dot]in
Last updated: 14-Jan-2026 5:03 pm
