Report

One-Day Workshop on
“Scientific Beekeeping, Sustainable Agri-Business”

Date of Event: 17th September, 2026

Organized by: Maharishi School of Agriculture in association with IQAC

Objective: Maharishi University of Information Technology, Lucknow Campus, organized a one-day Workshop on “Scientific Beekeeping and Sustainable Agri-Business” on 17th September 2026 at Maharishi University, Lucknow Campus, in association with IQAC, to create awareness among students about scientific beekeeping practices, honey production, innovation, and sustainable agri-business opportunities. The workshop aimed to provide practical insights into modern beekeeping techniques and promote entrepreneurship and technology-driven opportunities in the agriculture sector.

Participants: Students of the Maharishi School of Agriculture and Maharishi School of Sciences.

Event Details: The Guest Speaker for the event was Dr. Nitin Kumar Singh, CEO, Royal Honey Bee Farming, Lucknow.

The event commenced with a welcome address by Convener of the event, Dr. Sharvan Kumar, Assistant Professor, MSOA, followed by honouring the Guest Speaker with a traditional patka as a gesture of respect and gratitude.

During the session, Dr. Singh discussed the importance of scientific beekeeping, modern beekeeping practices, and the potential of honey production as a sustainable agri-business. He elaborated on the role of scientific techniques in improving bee colony management, honey yield, product quality, and overall profitability.

The speaker also highlighted opportunities for value addition and entrepreneurship through honey and other bee-based products. He shared practical insights into beekeeping as an income-generating activity and explained how scientific approaches can support sustainable agriculture and rural entrepreneurship.

The programme was anchored by Sharangi Singh (M.Sc. Agronomy, Sem III), and participation certificates were distributed to the students, marking the successful completion of the informative and enriching session. The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Mrs. Pragya Tiwari, Deputy Dean, MSOA.

Student’s Feedback: The session received an enthusiastic response from the students, who found it informative and engaging. The expert’s insights helped them understand scientific beekeeping, modern practices, honey production, value addition, and the potential of beekeeping as a sustainable agri-business and entrepreneurship opportunity.

Acknowledgements: We express our sincere gratitude to Dr. Nitin Kumar Singh and extend our heartfelt thanks to Prof. Bhanu Pratap Singh, Vice Chancellor; Dr. Girish Chhimwal, Registrar; Dr. Rajesh Singh, Deputy Registrar; and Dr. Neeraj Jain, Dean Academics, for their continuous support and encouragement. Special appreciation is extended to Dr. Bhupesh K. Mishra, Dean, MSOA; Mrs. Pragya Tiwari, Deputy Dean, MSOA; Dy Registrar ;Dr. Rajesh Singh and the IT team for their valuable support and cooperation in successfully organizing the programme.