Srinagar, Oct 11: India’s leading Science-based Ayurveda major Dabur India Ltd has joined hands with Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology-Kashmir to support and train beekeepers from Kashmir on best practices in beekeeping, and also empower the local youth by engaging them in beekeeping.
Under this joint initiative, a seven-day training programme is being organized at Research and Training Centre for Pollinators, Pollinizers and Pollination Management (RTCPPPM) Division of Entomology FoH, SKUAST- Kashmir, Shalimar to impart technical knowledge required for efficient management of bee colonies and impart best beekeeping practices.
The training will go a long way in providing income-generating opportunities to the local youth while bridging the skill deficits at the ground level. Dabur India Ltd. is one of India’s leading FMCG Companies. Building on a legacy of quality and experience for 138 years, Dabur is today India’s most trusted name and the world’s largest Ayurvedic and Natural Health Care Company.
Dabur India’s FMCG portfolio includes nine Power Brands: Dabur Chyawanprash, Dabur Honey, Dabur Honitus, Dabur Lal Tail and Dabur Pudin Hara in the Healthcare category; Dabur Amla, Vatika and Dabur Red Paste in the Personal care space; and Réal in the Food & Beverages category. Professor T.H Masoodi, Director Research, SKUAST- Kashmir (Chief Guest) in his inaugural speech emphasized the vital importance of bee keeping in Agriculture & Allied Sectors vis-a-vis the importance of bee hive products/ value added products of honey for enhancing the economic empowerment of unemployed educated youth. He also thanked Dabur India (pvt) Ltd for sponsoring the said training programme Professor Shabir Ahmad Wani, Dean FoH, SKUAST-K, Shalimar Urged the beneficiaries to take beekeeping as an enterprise and emerge as successful entrepreneur. Dr M A Paray, Professor & Head, Division of Entomology, FoH, SKUAST-K, Shalimar Presented welcome address and appreciated the training coordinator Dr Parveena Bano and other staff of RTCPPPM for their dedication and sincere efforts for organising such programs which is need of hour. Professor A. A. Khan presented vote of thanks and appreciated Dabur India Ltd. for sponsoring the programme and providing a way to bridge the gap between SKUAST-K and private companies and bring the common platform for the welfare of the society in general and unemployed youth in particular.
