Dimapur, Oct 22: Assam Rifles, under the Spear Corps, has conducted beekeeping training in Dimapur and Chumoukedima districts of Nagaland under its Civic Action Programme, aimed at promoting scientific apiculture, organic honey production and self-employment among local youth.

The initiative seeks to equip participants with practical skills in modern beekeeping, enabling them to explore livelihood opportunities through honey production and related activities.
The training also highlighted the potential of beekeeping as a sustainable enterprise that can generate income, encourage entrepreneurship and contribute to the local economy. By promoting scientific practices and organic honey production, the programme aims to help participants develop skills that can be translated into viable self-employment ventures.
The initiative reflects Assam Rifles’ continued efforts to engage with local communities through skill development and livelihood-oriented programmes, particularly those designed to empower young people and strengthen economic opportunities.
Beekeeping offers scope for small-scale entrepreneurship with the potential to create additional income sources for rural households. Training in scientific methods can also help improve productivity, honey quality and the sustainability of beekeeping ventures.
Through such civic action initiatives, Assam Rifles under the Spear Corps continues to support youth empowerment and socio-economic development in Nagaland, while encouraging local communities to explore sustainable livelihood options.