SRINAGAR: Agriculture Department Kashmir today celebrated ‘World Bee Day’ by organising events across all district quarters of the Kashmir division, with the main function held at the Directorate of Agriculture Kashmir, Lalmandi, Srinagar.
The celebrations commenced with the address by the Director of Agriculture, Kashmir, Mohammad Alyas Khateeb. He appreciated the painstaking efforts put in by the beekeepers, apiarists, technical experts and other stakeholders who continuously strive for the development of this sector.
He said that the region offers huge scope for the development of beekeeping as a vibrant agriculture cottage industry and a means of additional income for the financial security of the farming community. He said that under HADP, a special project for the development of apiculture is being implemented by the department.
Speaking during the technical session, Joint Director Agriculture (Extension) Kashmir, Anil Gupta, said that the ‘World Bee Day’ aims to raise awareness about the importance of pollinators and their contribution to sustainable development.
Pertinently, this year the ‘World Bee Day’ is observed under the theme ‘Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all.’
The departmental stall was showcased during the event.
On the occasion, Joint Director Agriculture Extension Kashmir, Deputy Director (central), Scientist from SKUAST-K, senior officers of the department and a beekeeper from Kashmir division were also present.