50 kg capacity honey processing unit at Mima

A honey processing unit was inaugurated on December 3 at Mima village under Kohima district
The 50 kg capacity honey processing unit was installed under the initiative of Nagaland Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) and funded by NABARD under the Rural Innovative Fund (RIF) scheme being implemented at Mima village.

The unit was inaugurated by Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire, MLA & Chairman of Nagaland Khadi & Village Industries Board (NKVIB) who graced the function as chief guest.

Dr. Nicky congratulated the stakeholders and facilitators at the successful commissioning of the processing unit and also expressed happiness to NABARD for coming out in a big way to assist the village. He called upon the village to live up to the name of ‘Honey village’ by working hard to achieve desired goals.

He further appealed to the community to be self reliant and to inculcate a strong work culture and do away with dependency syndrome. Also present at the inaugural program were Vikho-u Yhome, MLA and Advisor IT, H.K Khulu (IAS) Agriculture Production Commissioner (APC) and Principal Secretary, Dr U.S Saha, general manager (GM), NABARD, Mhathung Yanthan mission director NBHM and hosts of other government officials, village elders and council members, beekeeping community, bee consultant from Alaska and general public from Mima and adjoining villages.

Khulu said the occasion was a ‘Red lettered day’ for Mima village as with the installation of the unit, government, banks and beekeepers would be involved while the main players would be the villagers and the beekeepers who should ensure that honey production was raised to desired levels to meet the requirements of the newly installed processing unit.

GM NABARD in his speech said the bank was proud to be associated with a unique beekeeping tradition as was being practiced at Mima, while urging them to inculcate their unique system with scientific and improved technologies for increased honey production and agricultural productivity.

Short speeches were also delivered by Mhathung Yanthan Mission Director, NBHM and Vilelie Khamo Class 1 contractor & prominent citizen of the village.

The program was chaired by Neilazonuo Terhuja, team member NBHM, Invocation was pronounced by Rev. Vikiezo Lese, welcome address by Khriesavilie Khamo, VCC. At the function a report of Mima Honey bee farming society was delivered by Suse Khamo, while the Mima Women Society presented a folk tune.

Also a special song was performed by Seyievicha Kiso & Friends and vote of thanks was delivered by Zakiekho Ngukha Chairman of the beekeeping society.