Vice-Chairman Ramen Deka attended “wild Bee keeping and Processing” training programme at Baksa district

Vice-Chairman Ramen Deka attended “wild Bee keeping and Processing” training programme at Baksa district

Dispur, Rongili Barta- Hon’ble Vice-Chairman Sri Ramen Deka attended the valedictory function of fifteen days training programme on “Wild Bee keeping and processing” in Harinchara area, Baksa District (BTAD), Assam today. This is a part of the climate resilient activity under the project entitled “ Designing Climate Resilient Practices to strengthen Management of Kaziranga and Manas Landscape” sponsored by State Innovation and Transformation Aayog (SITA) with its implementing partner Assam Science Technology and Environment Council (ASTEC).Speaking on the occasion as the Chief guest, Hon’ble Vice-Chairman Ramen Deka spoke at length at how the project can bring about Sustainable income in the long run and how it can creat a balance in the ecosystem. Sri Deka also said that if the project is successful then in future SITA would like to help in setting up of honey processing unit in association with ASTEC in the village. Later the Vice-Chairman along with the dignitaries also distributed bee box and other accessories to the trainees. After the programme, the dignitaries visited 2KW Off-Grid SPV Power Plant installed at Kawli High School which was also a part of the same project. Co-Vice Chairman Sri Dhruba Prasad Baishya who attended the programme also spoke on the occasion. The progarmme was attended by Dr. Chandra Barooah, Sr. Scientist, ASTEC, Sri G.G Das, Advisor (F & A) SITA, Sri D.S Hazari, ARO, officials of SITA & ASTEC ,Executive Member of BTR (Assam), trainees and by many locals.