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.

Areas of expertise

Apiculture (stingless beekeeping), sustainable agriculture and environment, entrepreneurship and local markets, indigenous knowledge systems, community development

Articles by Wallam Kupar Warjri

The image shows the author sitting with a group of young boys in a circle on the ground. There are pieces of wooden logs placed on the ground and there are several wooden boxes that have been painted green also placed on the ground. The author is holding a dull iron tool in his hand as he works on something._Beekeeping

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.

by Wallam Kupar Warjri | 2 min read

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