Even though beekeepers in the state are suffering heavy losses due to the lockdown, they have expressed the desire to offer honey to frontline workers to boost their immunity.
They have asked for guidelines, which they need to follow. The association members said they would honour police officials, doctors, health workers and journalists.
The request letter reads, “We too want to contribute and help those risking their lives to save others.”
Narpinder Singh, president of the association, said once they got a go-ahead, the beekeepers in every district would start giving honey to the warriors. “We want to extend gratitude to those who are working day in day out,” he said.
Vice-president of the association Jatinder Sohi said honey helped boost immunity. Director, Horticulture, Shailender Kaur said it was a welcome step and noble gesture.
There are more than 3,000 beekeepers in the state and 1,800 metric tonnes of honey is produced annually. This time, the beekeepers are facing a lot of problems due to the lockdown. Most got stuck in other states like Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan where they transported bees.
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Source: The Tribune
