Srinagar, May 20: Directorate of Agriculture Kashmir on Wednesday celebrated World Bee Day 2026 at Agriculture Complex, Lalmandi, Srinagar.
The event witnessed participation from officers of the Agriculture Department, beekeepers, farmers, scientists, students, and other stakeholders associated with apiculture and sustainable agriculture.
The theme for this year’s celebration, “Bee Together for People and the Planet: A Partnership That Sustains Us All,” highlighted the vital role of bees and other pollinators in ensuring food security, biodiversity conservation, and environmental sustainability.
During the inaugural ceremony, Sartaj Ahmad Shah, Director Agriculture Kashmir, emphasized the immense importance of honey bees in maintaining ecological balance and supporting human life through pollination and enhanced agricultural productivity.
He underlined that bees are indispensable for sustaining ecosystems and improving crop yields, thereby directly contributing to livelihoods and nutritional security.
The Director stressed the need for creating awareness regarding bee conservation and adopting bee-friendly agricultural practices. He urged farmers and stakeholders to minimize the indiscriminate use of pesticides and promote integrated farming systems that support pollinator health.