We are excited to share a meaningful milestone in our journey toward climate-resilient livelihoods. The Native Foodscape Foundation is delighted to join National Institute of Technology (NIT) Manipur in delivering a series of training workshops across Manipur and Nagaland focused on beekeeping and floriculture.
These trainings are part of the research project "Mainstreaming Agrobiodiversity Conservation for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods," funded by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change through the G. B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment. The project is led by Dr.Azhoni A (Principal Investigator), Head of the Department of Civil Engineering at NIT Manipur, alongside Co-Principal Investigators Dr. Chubbamenla Jamir, Founder-Director of Native Foodscape Foundation, and Dr. Mala Narang Reddy.
Our first training was conducted on 19th February 2026 at Pfutseromi Village, Phek District, in partnership with the North East Initiative Development Agency (NEIDA), Kohima, Nagaland. 50 farmers and young entrepreneurs from Pfutseromi Village, Kiphire, Tseminyu, Thipuzu Village, and Phusachodu Village attended the session.Building on this momentum, similar training programmes were subsequently conducted in two other locations in Phek district on 21st February 2026:Pfutsero Town: 44 participants and Kikruma Village: 47 participants
The resource persons for the programme brought a wealth of practical experience to the sessions: Dr. Sao Tunyi, a physician-turned agri-entrepreneur and Founder of Providence Garden, delivered highly practical sessions on colony procurement, hive management, honey harvesting, honey quality testing, moisture management, nursery establishment, grafting, orchard planning, pruning, and post-harvest care. Ms. ChokhoneKrichena, Founder and CEO of Dianthe Private Limited, shared valuable insights on floriculture opportunities, cultivation techniques, market trends, pricing strategies, and sustainable forestry practices tailored for hill economies.
Our sincere appreciation goes to Manine Alice, our Project Research Fellow, whose efforts have been indispensable in coordinating the workshops and managing engagements with experts and stakeholders.
These trainings represent a crucial step in our shared mission: building climate-resilient livelihoods through knowledge-sharing, local resource optimisation, and community-driven resilience. We look forward to continuing this work and expanding our impact across the region.
