As per the initiative of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) it has been directed to implement scientific beekeeping at the available space in the unit campuses of Central Armed Police Forces in collaboration with National Honey Mission. As part of this, National Bee Board (NBB) has shared a complete list of State/ Central govt. institutions offering courses on scientific beekeeping across the country along with nodal officers of state/ zone wise.
As per the initiative of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) it has been directed to implement scientific beekeeping at the available space in the unit campuses of Central Armed Police Forces in collaboration with National Honey Mission. As part of this, National Bee Board (NBB) has shared a complete list of State/ Central govt. institutions offering courses on scientific beekeeping across the country along with nodal officers (Mr. Rajesh Yadav, commandant, CRPF Pallippuram) contact details state/ zone wise.
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – The College of Agriculture, Vellayani, hosted a successful DNA sequencing workshop on July 24 and 25, 2024. The event, focused on Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) using Nanopore technology, was held at the Quality Control Lab for Honey at the Regional Agricultural Research Station (SZ). Participants engaged in hands-on learning and gained valuable insights into the latest DNA sequencing techniques, enhancing their research capabilities.
In a significant move to enhance sustainable farming practices among Scheduled Caste (SC) farmers, a series of training sessions were recently held in Thiruvananthapuram district, under the All India Network Project on Soil Biodiversity-Biofertilizers SC Sub Plan. These sessions, focused on the popularization of microbial inoculants, took place in Kilmanoor, Pulimath, and Veganoor, witnessing the participation of seventy-five farmers.
In 2023, at the Annual General Meeting of the All India Coordinated Research Projects on Honey Bees and Pollinators (AICRP on HB&P) held in Bengaluru from September 4th to 6th, the AICRP on Honey Bees and Pollinators, Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS) Southern Zone, Vellayani, was honored for its exceptional research contributions during the 2022-23 period. This prestigious recognition highlights the significant advancements and achievements made by the Vellayani team in the field of apiculture and pollinator studies.
On December 14, 2023, the AICRP on Honey Bees and Pollinators at RARS (SZ), Vellayani, hosted a one-day intensive training program on bee breeding. This specialized workshop was designed for postgraduate and doctoral students, along with faculty members from the Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, Vellayani. Dr. Anith K. N., the Associate Director of Research at RARS (SZ), Vellayani, inaugurated the event with an insightful presidential address.
A national conference was organised by MSI in collaboration with ICAR-DMR, Solan and AICRP on Mushrooms, RARS (SZ), Vellayani during 18-19 August 2023. The main purpose of the conference is to provide a platform for exchange of knowledge and ideas on mushroom science, to document the opportunities and challenges and accelerate the growth of Indian mushroom industry.
A farmer scientist interface was conducted by RARS(SZ), Vellayani at Munroethuruthu on 04-08-2023
A seminar on "Publishing in Peer Reviewed and OPen Access Journals" was held at the Extension Seminar Hall, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, on 03-08-2023 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The introductory remarks were made by Dr. Roy Stephen, Dean of faculty, Faculty of Agriculture, College of Agriculture, Vellayani. Tips for writing research articles was given by Dr.
On 17-08-2023, the Associate Director of Research at RARS(SZ), Vellayani, coordinated an interactive workshop about journal publications for the College of Agriculture, Vellayani's scientists. Emphasizing the significance of the ORCiD account, he urged all scientists to join the ORCID platform. Additionally, insights into the use of the Journal Finder and KNimbus platforms were shared. This engaging session offered invaluable guidance for emerging scientists eager to disseminate their research.
