04/10/2025
Beekeepers Awareness Programme held at Tethar Banihal
DC Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan appreciates local Beekeepers,
Encourages for scale up production of world-famous Sulai Honey
RAMBAN, October 4: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan, today presided over an Awareness Programme organized by the Agriculture Department Ramban in collaboration with Sanglaab Valley Fed Honey Producer Company Limited at Tethar, Banihal.
The event witnessed the active participation of nearly 250 stakeholders of the Sanglaab Valley FPO and attended by the various officer including SDM Banihal Mohammad Naseeb Bajran, Chief Agriculture Officer Dr Vinay Kumar Jandial; District Agriculture Officer Kuldeep, Sub-Divisional Agriculture Officer Mr. Ilyas Ahmad.
The representatives from Agriwatch CBBO of NAFED including Director (Finance & Compliances), Srimathi Bhaskar and Vice President, FPO Project Ashok Burman and State Coordinators, FPO Project J&K Dr. Aaqib Hassan and Showkat Hussain were also graced the occasion.
At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner inspected stalls set up to demonstrate modern beekeeping techniques and asked the experts to share their experiences, challenges, and innovations with the local BeeKeepers.
While appreciating the efforts of local beekeepers and the Agriculture Department in promoting the world-famous Sulai Honey, the Deputy Commissioner encouraged them to scale up production and engage more local youth in beekeeping to enhance livelihood opportunities. He assured full cooperation from the administration in further strengthening the apiculture sector and making Ramban a hub of high-quality honey production.
Beekeepers from different parts of the district also shared their success stories and highlighted the growing popularity of Sulai Honey, which has earned a reputation for its premium quality and distinctive flavor. They also expressed gratitude to the District Administration and Police Department for facilitating hassle-free transportation during their seasonal migration.
