September 5, 2025

Why I teach beekeeping to young people in rural Meghalaya

Discover how a farmer in Meghalaya is blending traditional wisdom and modern methods in beekeeping to harvest honey, teach youth, and create livelihoods.

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I run a beekeeping enterprise in Umdap Rangi village, Ri Bhoi district, Meghalaya, where I rear stingless bees and sell their honey to earn a livelihood.

Watch this video to understand how I learned beekeeping by combining the traditional knowledge of community elders with online and offline tutorials, and why I now teach young people the skills of beekeeping and honey harvesting.

As told to Samme Massar, IDR Northeast Media Fellow 2025–26.

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Wallam Kupar Warjri

Wallam Kupar Warjri is a beekeeper and community leader from Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya. He runs a stingless bee farm that combines traditional Khasi knowledge with sustainable practices to protect biodiversity and support livelihoods. By training farmers and youth, he promotes eco-friendly agriculture and entrepreneurship rooted in indigenous wisdom. His work strengthens community resilience, provides alternative income opportunities, and highlights the importance of preserving cultural heritage.

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Why I teach beekeeping to young people in rural Meghalaya

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