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Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Raj Kumar Thakur Joint Director (Communications)

Directorate of Extension and Education Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and

Forestry Nauni, Solan

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Introduction 2

Academic Qualifications 2

Professional Experience 3-4

International Exposure 4-5

Brief Profile 6

Member various Societies/ Association 6-7

Achievements in Research, Teaching and Extension 7-13

Teachings- Course designed and Taught 13-17

Extension - Trainings 17-36

Radio Talks/ TV Programmes 36-39

Projects 39-40

New Research projects Submitted 40-41

Monitoring of Projects/ Scheme/ Activities including utilization of funds 41-42

Research Projects Under Operation 43

Published Work - Research publications 44-48

Book Chapters/ Chapters In Compendium And Proceedings 48-55

Other Publication/ Presentations In Conference/ Seminars (Abstracts) 55-61

Participation In Conferences/ Workshops 62-63

Lead Talks in Symposia/ Conferences and Biennial Group meeting of AICRP 63-65 Books/ Bulletins/ Pamphlets/proceedings 65-67

Popular Articles 67-69

Contribution of other Publications 69-70

Administrative experience 70-74

Awards/ Distinctions 74-77

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Dr.RAJ KUMAR THAKUR

Project Coordinator ICAR-All India Coordinated Research Project on

Honey Bees &Pollinators

Date of birth: 14th February, 1963 Marital status: Married Place of birth: Village Lauhat, Address for correspondence: Tehsil- Ghumarwin Joint Director (Communications) District- Bilaspur Directorate of Extension and Education Himachal Pradesh Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture India-174 027 and Forestry Nauni, Solan

Himachal Pradesh- 173230 Tel.:+91 1792252426 Mobile : +919999156201 E.mail :[email protected]; [email protected]

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Exam passed Year University/ Board

Division (%)

Specialization

Hr. Sec. Part-I

1978 HP Board of School Education, Shimla

First (77.8)

Botany, Zoology, Chemistry

B.Sc. 1982 HP University, Shimla First (70.8)

-do- (medical)

M.Sc. (Agric.) 1985 HPKVV, Palampur COA, Solan

First (70.0)

Apiculture

Ph.D. (Ento & Apiculture)

1994 Dr YSP-UHF, Nauni Solan

First (70.0)

Apiculture

Advanced Plant Protection Course

1993 Central Plant Protection Training Institute, Hyderabad

First (82.5)

Advanced Plant Protection

DAAD Post-doctorate Fellowship

1995-1997

Humbold University (LIB, Hohen Neuendorf) Berlin, Germany

-- Apiculture

German Language Course

June 1995-Sept. 1995

Goethe Institute Gottingen

-- German Language

International Course on A.I.

1996 LIB, Hohen Neuendorf Germany

-- Artificial Insemination Technique & Queen rearing

International course on Artificial Insemination

June 1997

-do- -- -do-

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Professional Experience Post held Institution Period Joint Director(Communication)

Directorate of Extension, Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan-173230, Himachal Pradesh India

3.10.2017 till date

Principal Scientist Department of Entomology, Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan 173230, Himachal Pradesh India

26.09.2017 to 3.10.2017

Project Coordinator AICRP (Honey bees &Pollinators)

Indian Council of Agricultural Research, All India coordinated Research Project, PC Unit, Division of Entomology, IARI New Delhi-12

05.11.2013 to 22.09.2017

Project Coordinator AICRP (Honey bees &Pollinators)

Indian Council of Agricultural Research, All India coordinated Research Project, PC Unit CCSHAU, Hisar

24.09.2012 to 04.11.2013

Principal Scientist (Apiculture)

Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan

01.01, 2009 to 23.09. 2012

Technical Head, Sanat Products Ltd.

Sanat Products Ltd. IIIrd Floor, Laxminagar, Delhi-110 092

1.7.2004 to 29.2.2005

HEAD DABUR NEPAL (APICULTURE)

Dabur Nepal Pvt. Ltd. Rampur Tokani Bara District, Nepal

27.12.2001 to 31.12.2003

Scientist (Apiculture) Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan

July 1998 to December31, 2008

Asstt. Scientist(Apiculture) Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan

July,1989 to June,1998

Participation in Refresher Courses/ Summer Institute Sr. No.

Title of course Duration Name of organizing institute

1. German language course 4 months Goethe Institute Gottngen, Germany

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(June-Sept., 1995) 2. International course on

artificial insemination 5 days (June 25-28, 1996)

Landerinstitute fur Bienenkunde Hohen Neuendrof, Germany

3. International course on artificial insemination

5 days (June 17-20, 1997)

Landerinstitute fur Bienenkunde Hohen Neuendrof, Germany

4. DAAD Post doctorate fellowship

2 years (Oct 1995 to Sept., 1997)

German academic exchange services (DAAD) at Humboldt Univ.Berlin, LIB Hohen Neuendrof, Germany

5. Summer School on `Ancient and medieval 21 days history of Indian agriculture and its relevance to sustainable agriculture in 21st century'

21 days (28 May, 1999 to 17 June, 1999)

RajasthanAgriculturalUniversity in collaboration with ICAR and Asian Agri-History Foundation Hyderabad

6. Training programme on windows and MS word

13 days (3 Jan, 2000 to 15 Jan, 2000)

Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Computer and Instrumentation Centre, Nauni, Solan

7. Workshop on up gradation of communication skill for master training/scientists

6 days (15-20 May, 2000)

CCS HAU Education Institute Nilokheri in collaboration with DEE, UHF, Nauni, Solan

8. Advances in Apiculture 21 days (15 Feb, 2001 to 7 March, 2001)

Centre of Advanced studies, Deptt. of Entomology, College of Agriculture, CCS, HAU Hisaar

9. Organizational behaviour May5-9, 2008 Extension Education Institute CCS HAU Nilokheri-132117 Haryana at Dr Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni Solan

10. Developing winning Research Proposals

October 22-27, 2009 NAARM, Hyderabad

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Sept 28-30, 2010 Organized by Dept. Of Entomology & Apiculture, UHF, Nauni and ICIMOD, Kathmandu

Nature of job : Research, teaching, extension in Apiculture and Horticultural Entomology

International Exposure Sr No Country visited Purpose

1. Germany German Academic Exchange (DAAD) Post-doctorate fellowship (June 1995 to Sept., 1997).

2. Poland 3rd Polinish - Deutsches Symposium on Die honigbienen und die Bienenhaltung in dicht beiedelten Mitteleuropa (24-26.9.1996) held in Akedmie fur land wirtschaft and technoelogierch Allenstein, Plac Lodziki 5,Poland. Presented research paper orally.

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3. Belgium International Apicultural Congress(Apimondia congress 1997) held in Antwerp, Belgium.(w.e.f. 1-6.9.1997). Presented research paper orally on “Studies on the inheritance of honey bee (Apis mellifera carnica) defense behaviour against Varroa jacobsoni (Untersuchungen Zur Genetischen Fundierung von Abweehrverhaltesmerjmalen der honigbiene (A. mellifera carnica) gegenuber Verroa jacobsoni).

4. Nepal Fourth Asian Apicultural Association International Conference (23-27 March, 1998) held at Birendra International Convention Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal. Jointly organized by Asian Apicultural Association and International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal. Presented two research papers.

5. Nepal HEAD(APICULTURE) Dabur Nepal Pvt. Ltd.Rampur Tokani Bara District,Nepal (27.12.2001 to 31.12.2003)

6. France Personnel visit7. Netherland Personnel visit8. South Korea Attended 44th APIMONDIA International Apicultural Congress, September

15 (Tue)- 19 (Sat), 2015 Daejeon Convention Center and presented 3 research papers and delivered lead talk in AAA Meeting.

9. Serbia Attended3rd World Biodiversity Congress, 26-29 October, Mokra Gora, Serbia. Presented lead talk and was chairman of one session.

10. Australia Participated and represented AICRP (Honey Bees and Pollinators) in workshop on crop pollinators organized by Western Sydney University, Australia.

11. Malaysia Attended First Putrajaya International Meliponi Conference,

Convention and Carnival held in Malaysia Genome Institute, Malaysia during 14th to 16th May, 2017.

Title of Thesis (a) M.Sc. : "Utility of some wild flora as bee forage"

(b) Ph.D. : "Breeding honey bee, Apis mellifera for honey production through Artificial insemination"

Post of Doctorate Breedinghoney bee, Apis mellifera carnica, for varroa tolerance.

Scholarship and Fellowships won National

1) Merit scholarship HP Board of School Education, Shimla. 2) University stipend in M.Sc. 3) University Merit Scholarship in Ph.D.

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4) ICAR Senior Fellowship in Ph.D. (availed) International 1) German Academic Exchange (DAAD) Post-doctorate fellowship (June, 1995 to Sept.,

1997). Brief Profile Total Experience: 31 years Publications:

Total number of publications: 250

a) Research Papers: 49

National: 31

International 16

b) Popular articles 33

c) Bulletins 29

d) Abstracts in Proceedings of Seminar/ 70 Symposia, Conferences etc.

e) Books 01

f) Book Chapters 57

Ongoing Research Projects: 06

Participation in Trainings/Workshops/Refresher Courses 109

Invited Lectures: 34

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Radio Talk/ TV Talk 31

Member various Societies/ Association • Life Member, All India Beekeeper's Association, 1325, Sadashiv Peth, Pune 411 030 India. • Zoo Outreach Organization/CBSG India, 79, Bharathi Colony, Box 1683, Peelamelu,

Coimbatore-641004 • Life Member, Indian Society of Pest Management and Economic Zoology, Dr Y.S. Parmar

University of Horticulture and Forestry. • Life Member, Plant Protection Association of India, N. B. P.G.R Regional Station

Campus,Rajendranagar , Hyderabad-500030. • Life Member, Indian Society for advancement of Insect Science PAU, Ludhiana-141004 • Councillor - Pest Management and Economic Zoology. • Member International - Plant Bee Relationship. • Alumini Association of German Academic Exchange Services. DAAD, BNN. • Life Member, Indian Association of Hill farming ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region,

Umroi Road, Umaiam-79103 Meghalaya. • Life Member, Entomological Society of India, New Delhi-110012

Achievements in Research, Teaching and Extension

RESEARCH I) Honey bee-breeding and Bee-pathology :

Developed infra-red-photography technique which is accepted as a tool for conducting long term behaviouristic studies in honey-bee colonies internationally. The technique was used to study the natural defense behaviour of Apis mellifera-carnica against an ectoparasite mite, Varrora jacobsoni. These studies helped in solving previous suspicion and opening new vistas of bee breeding. a) First time gave photographic evidences regarding defensive abilities of Apis mellifera-

carnica against a serious pest Varrora jacobasoni. This damage was earlier presumed to be due to ants and other arthopod predators. Infra-red-video film was prepared showing defense reaction of A. melliferacarnica against Varrora jacobsoni.

b) Studies proved partial genetic control of Varroa defense traits by A. melliferacarnica,

because of colonies compositions of having different patrilines.

c) Did pioneering research by starting Bee breeding for Varroa resistance using excellently performing workers with respect to Varroa defense traits as drone layers. The semen of drones obtained from laying workers was used to instrumentally-inseminate the queens reared from Apis mellifera carnica being tested for high honey production and gentleness for several generations. The performance of the off springs was found

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superior than control in responding to Varrora defense reaction. This revealed partial superiority of off springs against control carnica lines.

d) Repeatabilities of Varroa defense traits like uncapping, removing and grooming

behaviour were reported for the time.

e) Previously undescribed behaviour of queen opening Varroa parasitized cells was reported for the first time.

II) Queen Rearing and Artificial Insemination

i) In India for the first time standardized instrumental insemination technique in honey

bee queens. Attempted bee-breeding for higher honey production using exotic semen. The crossbreds were found to be more productive than existing stock.

ii) Investigations on factors influencing queen larva acceptance grafted for mass queen rearing in Apis mellifera L. revealed maximum acceptance (77.7 to 88.3%) of grafted larvae, 6-12 in number, was achieved by grafting 12.24 h old larvae in artificial queen cups. Most preferred queen cups were those prepared from wax of old combs. Best quality (heaviest) queen were produced during the month March-May and this period has been designated as a breeding period under mid-hill conditions of Himachal Pradesh.

III) Bee-Botany Wild flora namely Rubus ellipticus; Berberis lycium, Vitex negundo and Elaegnus umbellata were investigated for nectar secretion, nectar sugar production and nectar sugar concentration. Twenty-four hours sugar values were found to be 9.6, 0.72, 0.074 and 0.69 mg/flower for Rubus, berberis, Vitex and Elaegnus respectively. IV) Horticultural Entomology

Tested and recommended new miscible oils against San Jose Scale of apple in mid-hills and valley areas of Himachal Pradesh. Two new miscible oils Servo orchard spray oil (IOC) and Agro orchard oil (Homeland Specialty Oils Ltd.) at 2 and 3 per cent concentration were tested at three locations representing mid-hills and valley areas and efficacy were compared with recommended HPTSO-E at all sites. The spray was given at green tip stage. Both the oils were found equally effective at both the concentrations. The study suggested the Servo orchard spray oil, Agro spray orchard oil and HPTSO-E could be recommended at 2 per cent when sprayed at green tip stage for control of scale, but in the mid-hills and valley areas the left over population multiplies and required application of insecticides during season.

Field trials were conducted to test the efficiency of some insecticides against nymphal and adult stages of olive lace bug,Eteoneus stgilatus Drake and Poor. Fenvalerate 0.01%, endosulfan 0.05%, quinalphos 0.05%, oxydementon-methyl 0.025%, phosphamidon 0.03% and monocrotophos 0.04% were found effective in reducing the nymphal and adult populations of olive bug.

V) Comparison of jet black Carnica and golden ligustica for sexual maturity

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Most of 5-13 days old drones of both carnica and ligustica remained non –evertive when, subjected to trapping of the abdomen or thorax pressing. All carnica dominated drones in the age group of 18and 22 days were prone to complete eversion while that of ligustica remained non-evertive at the age of 18days. The carnica dominated drones (18 and 22 days) yielded 1 to 2ul semen/drone while ligustica dominated gave 0.5 to 1.2 ul semen. Some of 13 days old drones of carnica dominance were found to expel negligible amount of semen without mucous. VI) Studies on Inter-specific queen rearing There was non acceptance of grafted larvae from either of species (A. cerana and A. mellifera) in the colony of another species. VIII) Selective breeding of honey bee, Apis mellifera L The findings of studies conducted on “Selection of honeybee A. mellifera L. for tolerance against T. clareae (Delfinado and Baker)” For selecting colonies, tolerant against T. clareae, data have been collected on variation in infestation level in different A. mellifera colonies and damage caused to the mites by bees. Three colonies (T3, T6 and T16) out of a stock of nineteen colonies exhibited maximum mite damage to the tune of 52.75, 49.08 and 47.65 per cent, respectively, during period of experiment. Overall degree of infestation was observed to be minimum in above colonies (0.96, 0.25 and 0.49%). Maximum mite damage during the year in above colonies proved to be the relevant natural defense mechanism against T. clareae which possibly helped in minimizing the overall infestation. The defense mechanism was considered as a tolerance trait of above colonies against T. clareae, hence sorted out for tolerance traits. Results revealed importance of mite damage as useful selection criteria like studies on Varroa jacobsoni in sorting out T. clareae tolerant lines. The mite count in the hive debris was an indicator of colony mite population being positively correlated to the brood area during different seasons (r=0.74). The mite population was maximum during summer and declined during low brood activity period i.e. monsoon and winters. Overall degree of infestation of bee colonies was observed to be maximum during June (4.76%) and no infestation was observed during January and February. Worker bees were found to be infested at a very low rate ranging between 0-0.63 per cent. Hygienic behaviour tests are important for selecting honeybee colonies tolerant to T. clareae. Testing of the three selected colonies for hygienic behaviour revealed quick removal (within 24 hrs.) of pin killed brood to the extent of 99.00, 97.50 and 95.00 per cent, respectively. The susceptible colony (T18S) which had least mite damage and maximum infestation during period under study responded for the removal of pin killed brood to the extent of 88.50 per cent in 24 hours. Similarly the tolerant colonies removed freeze killed brood to the extent of 100, 99.62, 99.37 per cent in 24 hours being significantly higher than susceptible one (95.75%). The selected colonies also responded positively in uncapping and removing the artificially mite infested brood to the extent of 24.36 per cent (1 live mite/cell) and 37.80 per cent (2 live mites/cell) as compared to removal response of dead mites and uncapping of cells given simple cuts. Significantly more uncapping and removal of artificially mite infested (1 and 2 live mites)

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brood as compared to removal of dead mites and brood cells having simple cuts prove that A. mellifera can detect the presence of T. clareae in the cells possibly due to certain signals or perceiving odour. Uncapping and removal of pin killed, freeze killed and artificially mite infested brood by the selected colonies further confirm the selection for T. clareae tolerance by considering damaged mites as useful tool in future breeding programmes. Even tests of hygienic behaviour can be considered for sorting out T. clareae tolerance lines as established in case of Varroa jacobsoni. Significantly more leg damage (29.59%) was found as compared to head (4.47%) and shield (1.88%) during period under investigations. Sulphur treated colonies were found to be infested at a very low rate (0-2.15%). In view of above all, it is concluded that the quantity and quality of damaged naturally fallen mites indicate specific defensive behaviour of A. mellifera. Present studies indicated that A. mellifera is capable of defending itself from T. clareae by possibly uncapping and removing mite infested cells or damaging free moving mites in honeybee colonies. Above all traits can be exploited for selecting A. mellifera lines comparatively tolerant to T. Clareae and in long run, minimizing the use of chemicals in hive environment. IX) Studies on bumble bee (Bombus haemorroidalis) domicilation and related aspects The research work on Domestication of Bumble bee was initiated for the first time in the country during 2000-2001 in the search of an alternate pollinator for increasing crop productivity. Natural nests were located in the field of bitter gourd and French bean. The population of bumble bee was monitored regularly from September, 2001 onwards daily throughout the day between 0525 to 1825 hrs on incoming and outgoing foragers at the nest entrance. Considerable decline in activity was recorded during October-November and no activity was seen during winter months. Queen started appearing during month of November, 2002. Which was proved to be the time of queen appearance in the nature as no information was available on any of the aspect studied. Natural nests were dugged up to know about the nest architecture of the species and nest was found under the soil attached to tree roots. The nest was found to be made up of dried leaves of maize and rotten wood. Dead bumble bees were found trapped in the woven mass with the dried material including soil and stone pieces. Interestingly the nest was found to be heavily parasitized with caseworm (Lepidoptera). The nest was located at a depth of 17 cm and its diameter was 18cm. The length of tunnel from the active hole was 72.5 cm. The opening was at the height of 27.5 cm with opening diameter of 10 cm. The nest was placed at the pit measuring 22.5 cm in length and 17.5 cm in breadth. Queens were found heavily infested by Kuzinia laevis. In an attempt to artificially rear the bumble bee aSweden type domicile consisting of a pair of boxes, one of which was closed and other covered with glass was manufactured and tested. The boxes were placed next to each other and were connected with a narrow tube extending from small opening bored through both the walls. Bumble bees were fed 50% honey solution and were kept at a temperature of 33-340C and were fed corbicular pollen. After 29 days of confinement the queen started making fine cells in the small chamber. At first the wax flakes were deposited on the floor of the box and later scrapped to construct the cells. An egg was laid near the cell wall. The queens started making wax mounds and depositing eggs in the cells. This was the first attempt to rear Bombus haemorroidalis in India. Successful in rearing bumble bee colonies to its full strength during 2005. Reared another unknownbumble bee species existing under our conditions during 2006. Nine colonies of bumble bees were reared. For the first time in the country the bumble bees are being tried and utilized in polyhouses

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for vegetable crops. Studied the mating behaviour of bumble bees in cages. In the studies conducted on the domicilation of bumble bee (Bombus sp.) and their resource partitioning with honey bees, the main flora sustaining the queen population was identified under Nauni conditions. The queen can be directly trapped from Salvia moorcroftiana, Rosmarius officinalis, Lavendula sp. and wild plants like Caryopteris bicolor, Scutelleria linearis. Studies on the rearing of bumble bee revealed that colonies can be initiated after trapping queens from these plants during morning and evening hours. Domestication of bumble bee was successfully done under controlled conditions maintaining the temperature of 25-300C and 60-65% relative humidity and by feeding them sucrose solution (50%) and corbicular pollen. Fifteen colonies were successfully reared with the range of population 80-100 individuals for 7-9 months. The best nesting cage was wooden box and for feeding bottle lid was easily accepted. Nest architecture of the artificial reared colonies were studied in two chambered wooden box and hoarding cages. All the nests contained number of cell layer and brood cells in the centre, where as number of honey pots were mostly arranged in cluster near the nest periphery. Foraging activity of three natural nests were recorded and found peaked in the morning hours. Bumble bee start foraging activity from dawn to dusk period. Therefore bumble bee has long working hours. Time spent outside by the marked bees ranged from 10.83-21.33 min./bumble bee. The study revealed that the forager dose not exhibit different foraging trip after leaving the nest during different day hours. Nest architecture of B. haemorrhoidalis nests were studied for the first time in Nauni, Solan District and all nests were found to be built underground inside the abandoned site of rodents interwoven with grass, moss, wooden pieces, leaves beneath which a thatched structure (16.8 cm in width and 7.5 cm in height) covering layers of brood cells, honey pots and worker brood was observed. Natural nests were digged out after ceasing the nest activity. All these nests were built underground inside the abandoned site of rodents burrows and found attached to the root of adjoining tree or shrub. Nests were found to be interwoven with grass, moss, wooden pieces and leaves beneath which brood cells lies. The study revealed that bumble bee prefers darker and corner side of the ground and make involucrum to protect the nest from outside environment. Comparative foraging activity of bumble bee and honey bee on the field grown cucumber, capsicum was recorded similar, but in bitter gourd bumble bee was found higher in number than honey bees. On pumpkin only bumble bee was observed to visiting the bloom shows its complete dominance. In sweet cherry bumble bees were playing an important role to pollinate the crop, where no honey bee was found visiting the bloom in Kumarsain, Shimla district. A new species B. assamensis Bingham was reported for the first time visiting apple bloom at an altitude of 2725 m above mean sea level in Narkanda, Shimla district. One artificially reared colony was kept inside the polyhouse at vegetable field on cucumber crop. Colony was kept without providing any additional food inside the rearing box. Bumble bee found better acclimatized with controlled environment. Therefore it can act as an alternate source of pollinator inside polyhouse where the honey bee activity is limited. Because of the importance of these bees as crop pollination and the recent outbreak of Varroa to honey bees industry effort should be made to profitably manage their population through manipulations so that these bees may adjunctively work with the hive bees for enhancing the crop production. A new species of bumble bee, Bombus assamensis Bingham was identified for the first time foraging apple bloom at an altitude of 2725 m above mean sea level. Developed colony was successfully used for cucumber pollination grown under polyhouse. X) Genetic improvements of Apis mellifera L. by inseminating with carniolan semen for cold hardiness.

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Average performance of the colonies headed by carnica queens were almost same with respect to strength under packed and unpacked conditions. The colonies headed by queens having carnica blood can thrive well under winter conditions and they may have characters pertaining to the cold hardiness. Average performance of honey bee colonies headed queens of yellow blood and kept under unpacked conditions remained same with respect to strength, and storage of nectar as compared to colonies kept under kept under packed conditions and headed by same blood. Studies revealed the superiority of honey bee colonies headed by carnica blood queens in comparison to the colonies headed by the ligustica blood even if kept without winter packing. b) PATENTS APPLIED/OBTAINED OR IMPLEMENTABLE TECHNOLOGY

GENERATED Did pioneering research in the field of Bombiculture (Rearing of bumble bees. The research was initiated in 2000-2001. Successful in rearing bumble bee colonies to its full strength during 2005. Reared nine colonies of bumble bees bumble bee species during 2006. Fifteen colonies were reared during 2007- 2008. A new species of bumble bee, Bombus assamensis Bingham was identified for the first time foraging apple bloom at an altitude of 2725 m above mean sea level. Developed colony was successfully used for cucumber pollination grown under polyhouse . IMPLEMENTABLE TECHNOLOGY GENERATED: I) Mass queen rearing technique : • The technology was developed for mass queen rearing of honey queens under our conditions. • The bee-keepers can use the technique for multiplying their stock. • The queen rearing technique can be adopted as an independent profession by bee-keepers and can

supply any number of queens to the other bee-keepers. • The standardization of instrumental insemination technique for the first time in India solves the

mating problem of the queens. The bee-keepers can send the queens of their stock for artificial insemination which is as good as natural mating.

II) Infra-red video Technique

Infra-red Technique was developed to have more natural observations on bee behaviour in relation to various aspects. Till the development of this technique most of the behaviour studies in honeybees were done by using visible light. This technique was used rather than visible light because bees do not respond to infra-red light and do not feel disturbed during long term observations. Conducting experiments particularly on social behaviour under such influences attracts errors and may not be natural. Most of the studies till the advent of this method were confined to observe bees in observation hives. In observation hives also the behaviour may be altered by the influence of light. Moreover, it is not practically feasible to sit around the clock in front of observation hive to study particular behaviour of different castes.

Infra-red-camera is fixed on one side of the hive. The miniature camera : (4x4x3) consisted of

a black CCD-chip that had a resolution of 512 pixels (horizontal) and 582 : (vertical). The resolution was adequate, if observation area on the bee hive does not exceed 10x10 cm. The general sensitivity

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of visible light was rated at 0.2 lux. However, we used mainly its extended sensitivity into infra-red region with the help of infra-red LED's. The optical lens had a focal length of only 4.48 mm, so that close ups (upto 2x2 cm) can be obtained.

The newly emerged bees can be caught or emerged in the incubator. They are marked with different colour combinations of number plates. The marked bees were placed in one frame cage. The cage containing these marked bees was placed in a nucleus with four frames including one adjacent broad frame. Twenty four hours before the test the queen is shifted to the cage containing marked bees. This assured stabilization and better harmonious conditions in the cage during long term observations. The unit was provided with enough provisions during experimentation. The camera was connected to controller, a monitor and a video-recorder assembled in a separate chamber for recording observations. The activities of bees for example what is really and naturally happening inside the hive can be seen on the monitor. The observations can be video-recorded continuously.

In our studies the technique yielded significant importance particularly while studying the defense behaviour of A. mellifera carnica against Varroa. The selection of individual workers for a particular trait and making use of their reproduction in particular, increased the importance of method. Such devices are very useful in carrying breeding studies in a complicated organization like honey bee. The same method can be modified for use in other honey bee species like Apis cerana or other social insects for naturally studying their behaviour under most natural conditions. Besides scientific importance, it can be a useful teaching aid for the student engaged in biological sciences. Children are attracted most, when they watch the amazing world of bees on a monitor installed in a room and they are working in a colony outside. The world of bees can be watched by the interested people in the drawing rooms on the monitor like aquarium. The technique is an important aid of carrying extension activities particularly in our country where people do not know much about bee world. The colony set up can be explained to small children and bees importance can be understood by them easily without fear of stinging. (III) Bumble bee rearing technology

A) Initiated bumble bee rearing research in India and developed technology to rear bumble bee colonies under captivity and maintained under laboratory conditions for nine months.Laboratory reared colonies were successfully used for pollinating cucumber, variety Punjab Naveen grown under poly house resulted in increased fruit set (76.97%), healthy fruits (83.62%), fruit length (20.75 cm), fruit diameter (11.01 cm), fruit weight (413.62g), seed number (422) and seed weight (31.50g) with reduction in crooked fruits (16.18%). Over control (no pollination) induced bumble bee pollination increased fruit set, healthy fruits, fruit length, fruit diameter, fruit weight, seed number and seed weight by 27.64, 22.21, 20.78, 23.80, 36.48, 21.52 and 12.54 percent respectively. The cost benefit ratio was found to be 1:2.02 and an increase of 22% in the total returns from bumble bee pollinated crop. These pioneering studies revealed the importance of inducing bumble bees in increased quality and quantity in cucumber grown under polyhouses.

B) Two thesis of of my Msc Students has been published by international publishers LAMBERT ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS (LAP Germany).

TEACHINGS:-Course designed and taught

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Sr. No.

Course No. Credit (hr)

Title of Course Year Semester Co-Teacher (if any)

1. FCM/EAP/MPP-322

(0+2) Fruit Production Practical-II

1991-92 II Independently

2. EAP-425 (0+1) Plant Protection Equipment


3. FCM/EAP/MPP-312

(0+2) Fruit Production Practical-I

1991-92 I Independently

4. EAP-412 (1+1) Horticulture Entomology 1992-93 II (shared) 5. EAP-427 (2+1) Applied Entomology 1992-93 II Independently 6. EAP-412 (1+1) Horticulture Entomology 1992-93 I Independently 7. EAP-412 (1+1) Horticulture Entomology 1993-94 II Independently8. EAP-424 (2+1) Applied Entomology 1993-94 II Independently 9. EAP-324 (0+1) Applied Apiculture 1997-98 II (shared) 10. EAP-532 (2+1) Social Biology & Ecology

of Honeybees 1997-98 II Independently

11. EAP-532 (2+1) Social Biology & Ecology of Honeybees


12. EAP-324 (0+1) Applied Apiculture 1998-99 I (shared) 13. EAP-323 (2+1) Forest Entomology 1998-99 I (shared) 14. EAP-422 (1+1) Insect Pollination of

Crops 1998-99 I Independently

15. EAP 422 1+1=2 Bee flora and pollination 1998-1999 II Independently 16. EAP 324 0+1 Applied Apiculture II Shared 17. EAP 532 2+1 Social Biology and

Ecology of Honey bees II Shared

18. EAP311 2+1=3 Introductory forest Entomology

1999-2000

I Independently

19. EAP 324 0+1=2 Applied Apiculture I Independently 20. EAP 532 2+1=3 Social Biology and

Ecology of Honey bees I Independently

21. EAP 632 2+1=3 Bee genetics and breeding

I Independently

22. EAP 311 2+1=3 Introductory forest Entomology

2000-2001

I Shared

23. EAP 591 1+0=1 Msc. Seminar I Independently24. EAP 634 2+1=3 Physiology of honey bee I Independently 25. EAP 324 0+1=2 Applied Apiculture II Shared 26. EAP 532 2+1=3 Social Biology and

Ecology of Honey bees II Independently

27. EAP 591 1+0=1 Msc. Seminar II Independently 28. EAP 632 2+1=3 Bee genetics and

breeding 2003-2004

II Independently

29. EAP 632 2+1=3 Bee genetics and breeding

2004-2005

II Independently

30. EAP 412 1+1=2 Apiculture and Sericulture

2005-2006

I Independently

31. EAP 531 1+2=3 Honey bee products II Independently 32. EAP 532 2+1=3 Social Biology and


33. EAP 632 2+1=3 Bee-breeding and Genetics

II Independently

34. EAP 531 1+2=3 Honey bee products 2006-2007 I Independently

15


I Independently


II Shared

37. EAP 532 2+1=3 Social Biology and Ecology of Honey bees

II Independently



39. EAP 591 1+0=1 Msc. Seminar 2008-2009

I Independently 40. EAP 121 1+1=2 Apiculture and

Sericulture II Independently

41. EAP 591 1+0=1 Msc. Seminar II Independently 42. EAP 222 1+1=2 Introductory

Entomology II Independently

43. PPE 211 2+1 Fundamentals of Entomology

2009-10 I Shared

EAP 121 1+1=2 Apiculture and Sericulture

I Shared

44. EAP 121 1+1= 2 Apiculture and Sericulture

II Independently

45. EAP 222 1+1=2 Introductory Entomology

II Independently

46. EAP 532 2+1 Social Biology and Ecology of Honey bees

I Independently

47. EAP 591 0+1 Msc. Seminar I Independently 48. EAP 632 2+1 Bee-breeding and

Genetics II Independently

49. EAP 591 0+1 Msc. Seminar II Independently 50. EAP 600 0+6 Ph.D Research II Independently 51. PPE 211 2+1 Fundamentals of

Entomology 2010-11 I Shared

52. EAP 222 2+1 Introductory Entomology

I Shared


II Independently

54. EAP 222 2+1 Introductory Entomology

II Independently

55. EAP 412 2+1 Apiculture and Sericulture

II Independently

56. PPE 321 0+1 Apiculture II Independently 57. EAP 532 2+1 Social Biology and

Ecology of Honey bees I Independently

58. EAP 501 1+1 Insect Morphology I Shared59. EAP 600 0+14 Ph.D Research I Independently 60. EAP 532 2+1 Social Biology and



I Shared

62. EAP 501 1+1 Insect Morphology I Shared 63. PPE 211 2+1 Fundamentals of


64. PPE 321 0+1 Apiculture II Independently 65. EAP 501 1+1 Insect Morphology I Shared

16

66. EAP 600 0+14 Ph.D Research I Independently 67. ENT 602

1+1 Immature stages of

insects II Independently

68. ENT 520 1+1 II Shared 69. PPE 211 2+1 Fundamentals of


70. EAP 501 1+1 Insect Morphology I Shared Acted as group leader/teacher incharge for practical field training of B.Sc. final year Horticulture students at Regional Horticultural Station Seobagh, District Kullu, Himachal Pradesh.

PG Students Guided/Thesis Completed During 1998-2011 M.Sc. Ph.D. PG Students guidance as Major Advisor 1 1 Member, other students advisory committee 2 2 Thesis completed under my supervision 3 Nil Sr. No.

Name/ Admn. No.

M.Sc./ Ph.D. Title of Thesis Year of Submission

1. Mr. Narain Singh Thakur (H-98-8-M)

M.Sc. Selection of honeybee A. mellifera L. for tolerance against T. clareae (Delfinado and Baker)

1999

2. Lokender Kashyap (H-2005-19-M)

M.Sc. Domicilation of bumble bees (Bombus sp.), and to study resource partitioning with honeybees

2007

3. Avinash Chauhan (H-2008-21-M)

M.Sc. Refinement of bumble bee rearing technology and its use in cucumber pollination

2010

4. Manoj Kumar Painkra. IGKV (Raipur) (120114084)

M.Sc. Perfomance of Apis cerana indicaF. under different migratory mode in Northern parts of India.

2016 (Co-

chairman)

5. Yogesh Kumar Nag, IGKV (Raipur) (120114098)

M.Sc. Perfomance of Apis mellifera L. under different migratory mode in Northern parts of India.

2016 (Co-

chairman)

6. Mohammad Mustafa Ibrahim (10370)

Ph.D. Selection of honeybee for hygienic behaviour and its relationship with mite and disease incidents.

Persuing

Laboratory development Developed artificial insemination laboratory for demonstrating technique to the PG students. Prepared blow ups and charts for the purpose of demonstrations at Jachh and at main campus. Development of Teaching-Aids. Developed practical manual as teaching aid to undergraduate course (EAP121) .

17

Laboratory/Infrastructural Development Developed various types of rearing cages for bumble-bee rearing. Established Project Coordinating Unit and Laboratories in Division of Entomology, IARI, New Delhi.

Establishment of Apiaries

Established apiculture unit of 50 colonies at Regional Horticultural Station Jachh. The apiary is used for demonstration to the students during practical field training. Two apiaries consisting of 15 and 20 honeybees colonies were established as breeding-cum-demonstration apiaries at main campus. The students are given practical training in these apiaries. Two more apiaries are established in main campus under various projects. Various training to the farmers and practicals of students are conducted in these apiaries. Established apiaries at CCSHAU, Hisar and Project Coordinating Unit, IARI, New Delhi.

Establishment of Research Institutes

Established two research institutes Bara Nepal and Apicultural Institute at Darang Palampur While working in the Private Institutions. The institutes are of International standards equipped with ultra modern scientific facilities. Acted as Head and Technical head of the institute and Company.

C) EXTENSION

Trainings

Participated in various beekeeping trainings as coordinator or resource person organized by University or State Department of Horticulture and delivered lectures. Sr. No.

Name of training Organization Coordinator/ resource person

Date No of trainees

1. Beekeeping training camp at Jachh

UHF, Nauni, RHRS Jachh

Coordinator May 15-20, 1990

25

2. Beekeeping training camp at Nauni

UHF Nauni Coordinator May 18-23, 1995

40

3. Beekeeping training in self employment project to rural youths

DEE, UHF, Nauni Resource person Sept. 19-24, 1994

20

4. Beekeeping training to orchardists at Katrain, Kullu

Research Station Katrain, Kullu

Resource person Nov 3-12, 1998

25

5. Beekeeping training camp to farmers at Bilaspur

State Dept. of Horticulture

Resource person Dec 15-20, 1998

35

6. Beekeeping training camp to farmers at Parwanoo

-do- Resource person Feb 25-29,1999

50

7. Beekeeping training camp to farmers at Kunihar

-do- Resource person Feb 22-28, 1999

25

8. Beekeeping training to DEE, UHF, Nauni Resource person Feb 23-28, 20

18

HDOs/Scientists/SMS/NGOs 1999 9. Beekeeping training camp at

UHF, Nauni DEE, UHF, Nauni Resource person May 13,

1993 25

10. Distt. Level Horticulture camp at Rajgarh


Resource person May 5, 1995

30

11. Beekeeping training to the participants of training programme for community education

Under DACEP Project III

Resource person July 20, 1995

40

12. Beekeeping training to orchardists at Katrain Kullu

Research Station Katrain, Kullu

Resource person Nov 3-12, 1998

15

13. Beekeeping training camp to farmers at Bilaspur


Resource person Dec 15-20, 1998

20

Sr. No.


Date No of trainees

14. Training of JFMCs/FDAs for formation of SHGs of women for promoting Forest based micro Enterprises organized by regional centre National Afforestation and Eco- development board UHF Nauni.

--do-- Wild flora and honey hunting

August 9, 2005

25

15. Seven days on campus training camp on commercial beekeeping sponsored by AICRP on beekeeping at KVK Chamba

--do-- 1. Food for honey bee management. 2. Management of honey bee for honey production. 3. Different methods for honey production. 4. Different methods of feeding honey bee colonies.

Sept. 18-19, 05

25

16. Seven day training programme organized by SNS foundation and NABARD, Gurgaon (INVITED LECTURES).

--do-- 1. Beekeeping for self employment. 2. Managing honey bee for high productivity.

Feb 06, 2006

40

17. Five day training programme for farmers organized by Directorate of Extension, UHF Solan.

--do-- 1. Precautions in checking honey bee colonies. 2. How to start beekeeping. Selection of apiary site 3. Important

Feb 27-March 03, 2006

25

19

honey plants and role of beekeeping in social forestry and agriculture.

18. Training Programme on Temperate Fruit Production Organized by DEE DrY. S. Parmar University of Hort. And Forestry Nauni and Sponsored by Dept Of Hort. And Food Processing Chaubattia, Ranikhet, Uttaranchal

--do-- Role of honeybees in temperate fruit production.

March 20-26, 2006

15

Sr. No.


Date No of trainees

19. Training on the management of honey bee for Horticulture Extension personnel. Organized by KVK, Kandaghat

--do-- Queen management, division, uniting and feeding of honey bee colonies

April 21, 06

13

20. Five day training programme for beekeepers and HEO’s, by Directorate of Extension Education, Nauni, Solan

--do-- 1.Precautions in checking the honey bee colonies-practical 2.Important honey bee flora 3.Analysis of honey for various quality parameters.

May 1- 6, 2006

15

21. Seven day training programme for farmers of Pithoragarh of Uttaranchal Pradesh, organized by DEE, Nauni

--do-- Role of honey bees in Horticulture

May 7, 2006

15

22. Beekeeping training at RHRS Seobag,

organized by ICIMOD,

Kathmandu, Seobag

1.Different methods of queen rearing 2.Mites of honey bee, Apis cerana and their management 3.Miscelleneous management of honey bee colonies. 4.Visit of workshop and

June 3-4, 2006

25

20

practical demonstration of beekeeping practices to the participants

23. Exposure visit under horticulture technology mission to the farmers of Kalpa block

--do-- Role of honeybees in increasing productivity of horticultural crops

18.09.06 28

Sr. No.


Date No of trainees

24. ICIMOD training on beekeeping at RHRS Bajaura

--do-- 1. Queen rearing in honey bees (Theory and practical). 2. Miscelleneous management of honey bee colonies. 3.Mites as enemies of honey bee

20.09.06 to 21.09.06

20

25. Five days training course on bee based products organized by dept of Entomology and apiculture for NGO in collaboration with ICIMOD

--do-- 1. Different kinds of honey. 2. Production of comb and extracted honey, processing and storage. 3. Harvesting and handling pollen. 4. Identification of pollen loads. 5.Hands on practice in trapping pollen and propolis

16.10.06 to 20.10.06

25

26. Five day training programme under Horticulture Technology mission for farmers of Uttaranchal

--do-- Beekeeping and its role in increasing productivity of horticultural crops.

5.11.06 40

27. Visit of Msc students of BangaloreUniversity led by Dr

--do-- Delivered talk on apicultural

20.11.06 30

21

Sivaram activities. Taken around botanical garden.

28. Ten days training progamme on beekeeping and bee based products at STD field station Nagwain Kullu under ICIMOD project

--do-- 1.Colony selection and queen rearing (practical and theory). 2.Miscellaneous management of honey bee colonies (Robbing laying workers, absconding and swarming). 3. Ectoparasitic mites as enemies of A.cerana and their management.

24.11.06 to 26.11.06

25

Sr. No.


Date No of trainees

29. Five day training to Orchardists of Solan District under OTA organized by DD Horticulture, Solan

--do-- Role of honeybees in fruit production and honey production

13.12.06 25

30. “International workshop on integrated Beekeeping development in South Asian countries”

--do-- 1.Selecting honey bee Apis mellifera for T. clareae tolerance. 2.Bumble bee flora and domestication of Bombus sp. Under mid-hill conditions of Himachal Pradesh.

Nov 13-14, 2006

75

31. Ten days training to the farmers of Uttarakhand on horticulture technology under Horticulture Technology mission organized by DEE UHF Nauni

--do-- Beekeeping and its role in increasing productivity of horticultural crops

6.01.07 40

32. I FFCO sponsored programme for training of Farmers from Aligarh organized by DEE Nauni

--do-- Beekeeping and its role in increasing productivity of horticultural crops

11.03.07

33. Five days District level training programme for women orchardists of Solan District organized by DD Horticulture Solan

--do-- Role of beekeeping and its necessity

11.04.07 38

34. Beekeeping training camp for Horticulture officers of

--do-- 1.How to start beekeeping and

16.04.07 25

22

Uttarakhand organized by DEE Nauni in collaboration with Beekeeping experts of state Beekeping center, Jeolekote, Nainital

selection of apiary site. 2.Important melliferous plants resources.

35. Training programme on beekeeping to the beekeepers and extension officers of Uttarakhand

--do—

1.Quality of Honey and other bee-hive products 2.Practical on production of other hive products

3.11.2008 18

36. Five days District level Training programme for women orchardists of Solan District Organized by Deputy Director Horticulture Solan

--do-- Beekeeping potential in Himachal Pradesh

7.11.2008 32

Sr. No.


Date No of trainees

37.

Training programme organized by HAIC Agro research and development centre G.T. Link road Murthal Haryana

--do-- 1.Introduction of apiary products 2. Queen production and division of colonies 3.Diseases and enemies of honey bee colonies and their control 4.Nectar and pollen providing crops and fruit crops

23.01.2009 96

38. Delivered guest lecture entitled " at Trisha College Of Education, Rangas, District Hamirpur

--do-- Apiculture for sustainable rural development of Himachal Pradesh

31.01.09 175

39. Exposure to B Sc final year students of Baba Balak Nath College Chakmoh District Hamirpur HP

--do-- Introduction to Apiculture

19.12.09 45

40. Five days District Level Training Programme on Horticulture Development for Orchardists of District Solan HP

--do-- Introduction to Apiculture

9.03.09 40

41. Advanced Beekeeping training camp for state Government employees of Uttarakhand Organized by DEE Dr Y .S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry,

--do-- 1.Basic principals pf Bee-keeping and breeding of Bee colonies 2.Queen Production and

June 25-30, 2009

18

23

Nauni, Solan in collaboration with State Apicultural institute Jeolikote, Nainital

breeding as profession, IPM strategies for the management of honey bee diseases and enemies.

42. Training on vegetables and Orchard management for members of SHG under Golden Jublee Self employment Scheme for Self help group (SHG).

Organized by Regional Centre, National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board (Ministry of Environment and Forests, GOI). University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni Solan at SCERT Solan

One On Beekeeping

24.07.09 25

Sr. No.


Date No of trainees

43. “Training on Watershed Management for the members of User Group under Hariyali programme”


One On Beekeeping

30.07.09 25

44. Training on Watershed Management for the members of User Group under Hariyali Project for Narkanda Block”


One On Beekeeping

04.03.10 20

45. Training programme for Self employment Project on SHG’s and farmers

Organized by DEE, UHF Nauni in collaboration with BKDO Theog.

Introductory Beekeeping

03.03.10 25

24

46. Training on Bee Breeding, Organized by Department of Entomology and Apiculture UHF nauni for the personnel of Apropriate technology of India Rudarparyag,Uttarakhand

1. Handling and mating of queen bees. 2. Mating yard, preparation of mating nuclei.

08.03.10 –

10.03.10

5

47. Seven day Beekeeping training programme for the beekeepers of Nalagarh area.

1. Diversification of Apiculture industry in Himachal Pradesh. 2. Mass queen rearing in honey bees. 3. Diseases and enemies of honey bees and their management.

5-6 August, 2010

45

Sr. No.


Date No of trainees

48. Training for the farmers of Solan.

Organized by PFDC Department of SWM

Pollination for effective production in poly houses

7-9 Dec, 2010

25

49. Training for farmers of Solan District.


Pollination for effective production at polyhouses

17-19 Jan,2011

25

50. Training for farmers of Solan District.


Pollination for effective production at polyhouses

20-22 Jan, 2011

51. Training for farmers. BKDO Navbahar , Shimla

1.Colony organization, social behaviour and cycle

2.Disease and pests of honey bees, enemies of honey bees and its control

02.02.11 to 08.02.11

25

52. Training for farmers of solDistrict, Dept of SWM

Organized by PFDC

Pollination in Polyhouses in the training polyhouse construction and

25-27 April 2011

20

25

protected cultivation

53. Organized by PFDC of department of SWM at UHF Nauni.

Pollination for effective production in polyhouses

28-30 April, 2011

(29.04.11.)

20

54. Training on beekeeping

organized by DEE UHF, Nauni, Solan Sponsored by Director of Horticulture HP

1. Maintenance of Honey queens. 2.Honey extraction and storage.

Feb, 28 to March 5, 2011.

20

Sr. No.


Date No of trainees

55. Two day workshop on Role of honey bee in apple pollination for beekeepers and orchardists

Organized by DEE, UHF, Nauni in collaboration with Director of Forest based industry Khadi & Village industry commission 3-Irla Road Vile Parle (West) Mumbai – 400056, Participants

3.Lead lecture on Bumble bee domestication nest architecture and their utilization in pollinating crops grown under poly houses

80

56. Integrated Training course in Beekeeping for HEO’s

Organized by DEE/UHF, Nauni, Solan.

Demonstration of mass queen rearing of honey bees

Feb, 21-26, 2011.

20

57. Integrated training course in Beekeeping for Horticulture Dev Officers of Himachal Pradesh.

Organized by DEE/UHF, Nauni, Solan.

1. Quality honey production. 2.Demonstration of mass queen rearing of honeybees. 3.Principle of successful beekeeping Commercial queen production Management / Maintenance of queens in apiary

7-12 Feb, 2011.

20

26

58. Scientific beekeeping for quality honey production

Organized by Department of Entomology & Apiculture, North Zone Agriculture fair at NIT Hamirpur.

(acted as coordinator and resource person)

1. Commercial beekeeping

Feb 23,2011

150

2. Quality honey production

Feb 23,2011

150

3. Supplementary feeding to honeybees and preparation of different type of supplementation feeding.

Feb 24,2011

150

4. Queen rearing and its importance

Feb 24,2011

150

5.Diseases of honeybee and their treatment

Feb 25,2011

150

5.Honey harvesting, processing and storage

Feb 24,2011

150

6.Seasonal management of honey bee colonies

30.06.2011 25

7.Mass queen rearing and multiplication of honey bee colonies

30.06.2011 25

Sr. No.


Date No of trainees

59. Seven day Beekeeping training camp at Nihari, Bilaspur

Organized by BKDO, Navbahar, Shimla

1) Seasonal management of honey bee colonies. 2) Mass queen rearing and multiplication of honey bee colonies 3) Beekeeping as an entrepreneurial activity in the rural areas 4) Management of diseases and enemies of honey bees. 5) Commercializatio

27.06.2011 to 3.07.2011

25

27

n of beekeeping for maximizing profitability.

60. Seven day Beekeeping training camp at Nalagarh, Solan

Organized by HDO, Solan

1) Mass queen rearing and multiplication of honey bee colonies 2) Season management of honey bee colonies

22.07.11

55

61. Training for women link workers

Organized byDEE/UHF, Nauni, Solan.

Beekeeping and honey production

10.08.11 40

62. Training on watershed management under IWMP Project for Farmer of Theog Development Block, District Shimla

Organized by Regional Centre, National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board (Ministry of Environment and Forests, GOI). University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni Solan

Beekeeping 12.08.11 40

Sr. No.


Date No of trainees



1) Beekeeping 2) Demonstration and lecture on Beekeeping in the apiary.

23.08.11 25

64. One Day Awareness Camps on “Beekeeping entrepreneuring activity for rural youth and a mean for increased crop productivity” under the project “Entrepreneuring beekeeping as sustainable livelihood option and a mean for increased crop productivity at Ghanduri, in Sirmour District

Organized by Department of Entomology and Apiculture, UHF, Nauni – Solan


1) Introduction to beekeeping and How to start beekeeping? 2) Integrated beekeeping development - An approach for better livelihood option,

27.08.11 50

28

of Himachal Pradesh” (HGI-142-07).

employment generation and rural development 3) Wall-hives beekeeping in Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh – Prospects and future scope. 4) Economics of beekeeping

65. One Day Awareness Camps on “Beekeeping entrepreneuring activity for rural youth and a mean for increased crop productivity” under the project “Entrepreneuring beekeeping as sustainable livelihood option and a mean for increased crop productivity at Fagu, in Sirmour District of Himachal Pradesh” (HGI-142-07).



1) Introduction to beekeeping and How to start beekeeping? 2) Integrated beekeeping development - An approach for better livelihood option, employment generation and rural development 3) Wall-hives beekeeping in Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh – Prospects and future scope. 4) Economics of beekeeping

28.08.11 65

Sr. No.


Date No of trainees

66. One Day Awareness Camps on “Beekeeping entrepreneuring activity for rural youth and a mean for increased crop productivity” under the project “Entrepreneuring beekeeping as sustainable livelihood option and a mean for increased crop productivity atKassar, in Sirmour District of Himachal Pradesh” (HGI-142-07).



1) Introduction to beekeeping and How to start beekeeping? 2) Integrated beekeeping development - An approach for better livelihood option, employment generation and rural development 3) Wall-hives beekeeping in Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh – Prospects and future scope. 4) Economics of

29.08.11 55

29

beekeeping 67. Training on watershed

management under IWMP Project for Farmer of Theog Development Block, District Shimla


1) Bee Keeping and Apiary Demonstration

29.09.11 25



Bee Keeping and Apiary Demonstration

20.10.11 25

Sr. No.


Date No of trainees

69. Refresher Training Course for Horticulture Development Officers of Department of Horticulture, Government of Himachal Pradesh


BeeKeeping management

20.11.11 25

30

70. Seven Day Basic course on “Scientific honey bee management for entrepreneurship development”

Organized by Department of Entomology and Apiculture, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, Himachal Pradesh


Presented award of Honour by Green Tech garden Solutions, Solan

1) Introduction to beekeeping and its importance 2) Basic Principles of beekeeping and how to start bee keeping 3) Division of Honey bee colonies and queen introduction (Practical) 4) Important Bee forage plants for honey production 5) Honey harvesting, processing and storage 6) Mites and wasps as enemies of honey bees Organic honey production 7) Handling of various beekeeping equipments (Practical) 8) Queen rearing and its importance

November 14-20, 2011

10

Sr. No.


Date No of trainees



1) Beekeeping. 2) Demonstration and lecture on Beekeeping in the apiary.

03.12.11 25

72. Organized by DEE, Dr.Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni Solan

Diversification of honey bee products

20.12.11 40

31

73. Organized by DEE, Dr.Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni Solan

Methods of breeding honey bees.

21.12.11 40

74. Training on Horticulture management for the user groups of SHGs and farmers of Theog Development Block, District Shimla


Beekeeping with Horticulture

07.01.12 40

75. Fundamental Training Course on Horticulture for Horticulture Extension Officers of Himachal Pradesh.

Organized by DEE, Dr.Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni Solan

Importance of apiculture for self employment in Himachal Pradesh

09.01.12 40

76. Farmers training on Beekeeping

Sponsored by DWDA, Mandi, HP

Introduction to economics of beekeeping

12.01.12 40


Sponsored by DWDA, Mandi, HP

Honey harvesting, processing and storage

14.01.12 40


sponsored by DWDA, Mandi, HP

Migratory beekeeping

16.01.12 40

79. Training on watershed management under IWMP Project for Farmer of Theog Development Block, District Shimla.


Demonstration and lecture on Beekeeping in the apiary.

16.01.12 40

Sr. No.


Date No of trainees

80. Training on watershed management under IWMP Project for Farmer of Theog Development Block, District Shimla.


Demonstration and lecture on Beekeeping in the apiary.

16.01.12 40

81. Training on Organized by DEE, Dr.Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni Solan

Commercial apiculture for rural development in areas of Himachal Pradesh

23.01.12 40

82. Training on watershed management under IWMP-II Solan project for the members of PRIs and Farmers of Nalagarh Development Block, Distt

Organized by Regional Centre, National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board (Ministry of

Bee keeping and Apiary Demonstration

10.04.12 40

32

Solan Environment and Forests, GOI). University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni Solan

83. Seven days training camp on beekeeping

Organized by DDH, Solan

Basic beekeeping management & seasonal management Misc. management (uniting, dividing, queen management and sugar feeding)

24.04.12 40

84. Training on Horticulture management for the user groups of SHGs and farmers of Theog Development Block, District Shimla



25.04.12 40

85. Farmers training on Beekeeping Organized by DEE, Dr.Y.S.ParmarUniversity of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni Solan

Honey harvesting, processing and storage

06.06.12 40

Sr. No.


Date No of trainees


Organized by DEE, Dr.Y.S. ParmarUniversity of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni Solan

Selection of honey bee colonies and their breeding

07.06.12 40

33

87. Training on watershed management under IWMP-II Solan project for the members of PRIs and Farmers of Nalagarh Development Block, Distt Solan



12.07.12 40

88. Attended Annual conference of Vice- Chancellors of Agricultural Universities and ICAR Directors Conference from 18-20th January, 2014 at NIASM, Baramati and Pune.

Organized by ICAR Annual conference

17-01-2014 to

21-01-2014

-

89. Acted as chief resource personnel for scientist-farmers interaction session in the tribal villages of Kalsi and Chakrata Block of District Dehradun underTSP project and to delivered lectures.

Organized by the AICRP (HB & P)

TSP Training 5-2-2014 -

90. Participated in KrishiBasant and to imparted training to farmers on Beekeeping as Live Agri-Technology Show.

- Beekeping Training

8-2-2014 to 12-2-2014

-

91. Participated in “International workshop on Technology Transfer in Beekeeping, Meliponiculture and Honey Festival - 2014” Guest of Honour at Inaugural Function of the international workshop. Delivered plenary lecture on topic entitled “Bumble bee rearing and pollination in India”.

- International workshop

23-02-2014 to

26.02.2014

-

Sr. No.


Date No of trainees

92. Delivered talk in “Mustard Field Day”

Organized by NCIPM in collaborated with KVK, Sonagarhi on topic IPM pollinators interfaces.

Mustard Field Day

2.03.2014 To

5.03.2014

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93. Key speaker in the plenary session on 30th March, 2014 National Conference On National Resources Management for Sustainable Development: Present Need and Our Common Future

Organized by youth for Sustainable development Shimla

National Conference

29-03-2014 to

31-03-2014

94. TSP Training on Apiculture at Dr. Y.S.P. University of horticulture & forestry Nauni, Solan Himachal Prradesh

Organized by Y.S.P. University of horticulture & forestry Nauni, Solan Himachal Prradesh

TSP Training 01.05.2014

To 04.05.2014

-

95. Attended workshop on promotion of Honey beekeeping in Haryana and delivered a lead talk entitled “Research and Development of Beekeeping in India” Chaired the technical session IIIrdof the workshop.

Organized by Haryana KisanAyog.

workshop 23.06.2014

To 24.06.201

4

-

96. Participated in“the 23rd Annual workshop of AICRP on Biological control of crop Pests”.

- Annual workshop

26.06.2014

To 29.06.201

4

-

Sr. No.


Date No of trainees

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97. Presided over the TSP training valedictory function at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry NauniSolan.

Organized by YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan.

TSP training 26.03.2015

To 30.03.201

5

-

98. TSP Training at KVK chamarajnagar, Karnataka

organized at KVKChamarajnagar, Karnataka& UAS Bangalore

TSP training 11.05.2015

To 13.05.201

5

-

99. Presided over the TSP training valedictory function at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry NauniSolan.Distributed beekeeping kits to trainees from kinnaur district and delivered a talk.

Organized by YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry NauniSolan.

TSP training 26.05.2015 To

30.05.2015

-

100. Participated in TSP Training at KVK Chamarajnagar, KarnatakaAttended inauguration ceremony

organized at KVK Chamarajnagar, Karnataka


09.06.2015

-

101. Beekeeping training Organized by the AICRP (HB & P)

Beekeeping training

29.07.2015 To

2.08.2015

-

102. ICAR-Crop Life India Madhusandesh Awareness Training at KVK Baramati and delivered a talk on “Future of Beekeeping and pollination Research in India”.

- Awareness Training

7.09.2015 To

8.09.2015

-

Sr. No.


Date No of trainees

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103. Workshop on “Sustainable CSR practices - Shared Ideas” Delivered a talk on “Conserving pollinators and Integral Component for Sustainable Growth”.

Organized by Country Program Manager GEF/ UNDP, SGP CEE.

workshop 05.11.15 To

07.11.15

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104. National seminar on “Sustaining Hill Agriculture in changing Climate (SHACC)” Delivered a lead talk on “Pollination an essential component of sustainable hill agriculture”.Chaired a session in national seminar.

Organized by Indian Association of Hill Farming & ICAR Research Complex for NEH region Umiam-793103, Meghalaya in collaboration with ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Tripura centre Lembucherra, Tripura.

National seminar

05.12.15 To

08.12.15

-

105. Scientists Farmer’ Interaction-Cum-Exhibition

Organized at Gandhi Maidan; Motihari

- 25.12.15 -

106. Awareness programme on pollinators

Organized by AICRP (HB&P) & Syngenta India Pvt Limited.

Awareness programme

01.05.16 To

02.05.16

-

107. Participated in TSP Training at KVK Chamarajnagar, Karnataka as Chief Guest of the inauguration ceremony

Organized at KVK Chamarajnagar, Karnataka


24.06.16

-

108. Awareness programme on pollinator health and pollination mangaement

Organized by AICRP (HB&P) & Syngenta India Pvt Limited.

Awareness programme

14.04.17

109. Awareness programme on pollination management and skill development in scientific bee keeping amongst rural youth

Organized by AICRP (HB&P) &PI FoundationTrust.

Awareness programme

27.08. 17

During 1991-93 answered letters from All India Radio, Shimla pertaining to various problems of orchardists and farmers. Delivered lectures/radio talks on in various seminars/workshops, etc. for creation of awareness amongst the orchardists/ farmers/ bee-keepers field functionaries of state departments.

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Radio Talks/ TV Programmes

TV talks, Doordarshan, Shimla

July 13, 2005 “Bumble bees as beneficial insects to farmers- rearing technology”

TV recording by Doordashan Kendra, Shimla in their Field based programme which was telecasted on 8.03.06 in Krishi Darshan Programme.

March 03, 2006 Live recording and practical demonstration “Rearing of Queen honey bees and its profitability to the beekeepers”.

Doordarshan recording during Kisan mela

Dec 1, 2006 Demonstration and recording of various activities of the department on the stall of the department.

Radio talk 2006 Recorded on 10.07.06 and telecasted on 13.07.06

Varroa as enemy of honey bee

Recorded on 4.12.06 and telecasted on14.12 .06

Winter management of honey bee colonies

26.03.06 Live“ Phone in programme on Apiculture” Answering the querries of Farmers organized by AIR Shimla

Radio talks 2007 August 6, 2007 Live“ Phone in programme on Apiculture” Answering the querries of Farmers organized by AIR Shimla

October15, 2007 Live“ Phone in programme on Apiculture” Answering the querries of Farmers organized by AIR Shimla.

Dec 17, 2007 Live“ Phone in programme on Apiculture” Answering the querries of Farmers organized by AIR Shimla

Radio Talk 2008 May 5, 2008 Live“ Phone in programme on Apiculture” Answering the querries of Farmers organized by AIR Shimla

July10, 2008/telecast on 15.07.08

Development of beekeeping in Himachal Pradesh

August 21, 2008 Live“ Phone in programme on Apiculture” Answering the querries of Farmers organized by AIR Shimla

December 8, 2008 Live“ Phone in programme on Apiculture” Answering the querries of Farmers organized by AIR Shimla

Radio Talk 2009 20.07.2009 Live“ Phone in programme on Apiculture” Answering the querries of Farmers organized by AIR Shimla

Radio Talk 2010 Dec 30, 2010. And telecast on 10.01.11 AIR Shimla

Role of bumble bees in increasing vegetable production in Green houses

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Radio Talk 2011 29.06.2011 to be

telecasted on 7.07.2011

Beekeeping for self employment of rural youth.

Radio Talk 2011 16.11.11 telecasted on 17.11.11

Scientific management practices for quality honey production

Radio Talk 2012 Recording on 13.03.12 and telecasted on 17.03.12

“Role of Honey bees in increasing the productivity of Apple orchards”

Radio Talk 2012 Online programme on 02.04.2012

“Role of Honey bees in increasing the productivity of Apple orchards”

TV Talk2009 February18, 2009

Live Phone in Programme of Doordarshan Kendra of Prashar Bharti Shimla Answering to the queries of beekeepers

TV Talk 2010

21.01.2010

Live“ Phone in programme on Apiculture” Answering the querries of Farmers organized by AIR Shimla, Sponsored by Regional centre, National Afforestation and Ecodevelopment Board, Ministry of Environment and Forests,UHF Nauni

TV Talk2011 May31, 2011 Honey bee management for pollination in Apple Orchards

Television Recording in The Field

1.06.2010 telecasted on 11.06.2010

Television interview and recording in the apiary of Department on the topic entitled “Practices for healthy beekeeping.

Television recording 03.03.2014 Recording in the apiary Division of Entomology, IARI, Pusa, New Delhi on “ Beekeeping” for DD National Programme.

Television recording 01.09.2014 Recording on “Diagnosis of Diseases of honeybees” for Kirshi darshan Programme.

T.V talk 19.08.2015 Live programme on “Beekeeping” in Hello Kisan programme of DD Kisan.

All India Radio recording 16.10.2015 “Madhumakki Palan Ke Kshetra Mein Sambhavnayein”.Recorded on 16.10.2015 and broadcasted on 25.10.2015 by NCH AIR New Delhi.



Television Recording in The Field

27.04.2016 telecasted on 21.06.2016

Television interview and recording in the apiary of Department on the topic entitled “Practices for healthy beekeeping in Krishi Dharshan

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• Displayed and exhibited departmental activities/achievements in Kisan

Melas/Exhibitions/Visits of VIPs, Delegations, etc. since 2003. Incharge Extension Activities, Extension Council, Museum, Exhibitions, Kisan Melas of Department. Organization of University Exhibitions for Department during Shoolini Fair, Kisan Melas and Farm Scientists interaction in the University from 2003 onwards.

• Instrumental in incorporating new ideas for upgrading the exhibits and demonstration materials for presenting various activities of the department in befitting manner. The approach was appreciated by the visiting dignitaries.

• Incharge Insect museum of the department of Entomology and Apiculture. Presented departmental activities on various occasions like kisan mela and visit of the dignitaries.

• Prepared blow-ups and display charts (in Hindi) of various insect-pests, honey bee and bumble-bee and pollinators.

• Has published popular articles on honey bee and its enemies for the benefit of beekeepers/farmers and orchardists.

• Live Demonstrationofbumble-bee rearing on the visit of Director General ICAR during

convocation of the University. Work was appreciated by Hon a’ble DG. Live demonstration was also given in Shoolini fair and Kisan Mela during 2005-2007.

Ongoing Research Projects: Sl. No Name of the Project Funding Agency Amount (in lakhs)

1. All India Coordinated Research

Project on Honeybees & Pollinators

ICAR

3500

2. Indo-Australian project on

Pollinators (in process agreed in

Principal)

Western Sydney University,

Bayer Crop Science,

Syngenta Asia –Pacific,

Greening Australia and

Horticulture Innovation

Australia

4200.00

programme of DD Kisan. T.V talk 12.05.2016 Live programme on “Beekeeping” in

Hello Kisan programme of DD Kisan. T.V talk 28.07.2016 Live programme on “Beekeeping” in

Hello Kisan programme of DD Kisan.

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3. Evaluating the effect of

neonicotinoids on honeybees

Consortia of Private

Industries

1111.68

4. Madhusandesh-bee connect

Programme

Crop life Asia and

Agriculture Development

Trust, Baramati

---

5. To raise level of awareness on

pollination management and skill

development amongst rural youth on

the scientific bee keeping

PI Foundation Trust

54.45

6. Awareness Programme on

pollinators health in Himachal

Pradesh

Syngenta India Pvt Limited

22.00

New Research projects Submitted: Sl. No Name of the Project Submitted to

1. Bumble bee rearing for enhancing

crop productivity

Department of Agriculture, Co-operation and

Farmer’s Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and

Farmer’s Welfare, Govt of India

Project Proposals Processed (for funding to outside agencies)

Genetic improvements of Apis mellifera L. by inseminating with carniolan semen for cold hardeners. Horticulture Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India, New Delhi under the scheme “Development of Beekeeping for improving crop productivity. The project was sanctioned with outlay of Rs. 1.96 lacs. i) “Developing bumble beekeeping as

back up pollinators of various crops”. Project concept note

with an outlay of 168 lac. (2007-08)

National innovation project (NAIP). (not accepted)

ii) Refining bumble bee –rearing technology and its utilization for enhancing pome and stone fruits productivity

Mini- Mission

(2008-09)

12.5 lacs only

(accepted)

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iii) Refinement of management strategies for control of deadly ecto-parasitic mites infesting honey bee, Apis mellifera L.

Mini- Mission

(2008-09)

10lacs only

(accepted)

iv) Enterpreneuring native honeybee Apis cerana beekeeping in tribal areas of Chamba District in Himachal Pradesh

ICIMOD (2007-08)

12.0 Lacs

v) Conservation and management of native pollinators for increased agricultural productivity.

Rastrya Krishi Vigyan Yojna entitled(2008-09)

82.72 Lacs

vi) Refinement and demonstration of honey bee queen production technology to beekeepers of Himachal Pradesh

RKVY with an outlay of (2008-09) 80.72 Lacs

vii) Prepared research proposal on Project entitled "Establishment of Model Apiculture Centre for sustainable rural development at RHRS Bhota

Ministry of rural development(2008-09) 2 Crores

viii) Entrepreneur beekeeping as sustainable livelihood option and a mean for increased productivity in Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh

Science and Society division of DST, Technology Bhawan New Delhi (2008-09)

20 lacs

ix) Diversification of of Bee Hive Products for sustaining Apiculture Industry

Sir Rattan Tata Trust (2008-09)

40 Lacs

Monitoring of Projects/ Scheme/ Activities including utilization of funds Monitoring of various activities of the following research projects as PI/Co-PI is being done continuously to achieve the targets envisaged therein

Project No. Title of the Research Project

PI/Co-PI Funding Agency Duration

Genetic improvements of Apis mellifera L. by inseminating with carniolan semen for cold hardiness.

Co-PI Horticulture Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India, New Delhi under the scheme "Development of Beekeeping for improving crop productivity.

Three years(1.96Lacs)

(1998-1999)

HEN-HCR(009-07)02

Selective breeding of Apis mellifera.

PI AICRP Honey bee 1999-2001

HEN- Brood infestation of PI AICRP Honey bee 1999-2002

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HCR(009-07)01

Tropelaelaps clareae in Apis mellifera colonies

HEN-HCR(009-07)07

Comparison of jet black and golden Ligustica drones for sexual excitement/ maturity anf amount of semen


HEN-HCR(009-07)08

Studies on Inter-specific queen rearing


HEN-HCR(009-07)09

Studies on bumble bee (Bombus haemorroidalis) domicilation and related aspects

PI AICRP Honey bee 2000 onward contd presently under state

scheme

HEN-HCR(009-07)03

Studies on bumble bee (Bombus haemorroidalis) domicilation and related aspects


HEN-HPL(001-06)01

Domestication of bumble bee Bombus haemorroidalis Smith

State 2006- onward

UTILIZATION OF FUNDS

As Co-Principal Investigator, AICRP (Honeybees & Pollinators) the funds for research and

other activities of the project were utilized.

Assisted the Professor & Head in utilization of the funds for extension activities in the

department, Assistance in developing infrastructural facilities, purchase of equipments,

development of teaching-aids, creation of field laboratory, etc during the assessment period.

Head of Apiculture Research Institutes in private sector and handled about 100 employees,

HRD, Research, development and marketing besides handling budget of crores of Rupees.

HandledFourexternally funded projects.

Utilized 100 % fund of AICRP (Honey bees and pollinators) in all four years after my

joining as Project Coordinator.

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Research Projects Completed

Name of the project Funding

source

Collaborator

s, if any

Year of

start

Date of submission of

the annual reports

Sub Projects

1) Domiciliation of bumble bee

(Bombus sp.) in Himachal Pradesh.

2) Resource Partitioning studies on

bumble bees and other pollinators.

3) Role of bumble bees as

pollinators of various horticultural

crops and medicinal plants.

State Nil

2000-01 June, 2010

Increasing Quality honey

productivity through demonstration

of Scientific management

Rattan

Tata

Trust

(11.48 Lacs)

Dr J. K.

Gupta

Dr H. K.

Sharma

2010

June , 2011

Entrepreneuring Bee keeping as

sustainable livelihood option and a

mean for increased crop

productivity in Sirmour District of

Himachal Pradesh

DST

(Seed

Division)

(15.67 Lacs)

Dr J. K.

Gupta

Sept2010 August, 2011

Refining bumble bee –rearing

technology and its utilization for

enhancing pome and stone fruits

productivity

HTM-

Mini

mission

Dr J.K.

Gupta (12.50

Lacs)

Nov,201

0

March, 2011

Refinement of management

strategies for control of dreadly

ecto-parasitic mites infesting honey

bee, Apis mellifera L.

HTM-

mini

mission

Dr

H.K.Sharma

(12.25 Lacs)

Nov,

2010

March, 2011

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Published Work Research publications: NATIONAL 1. Singh, A. K. andThakur, R. K. 2017. Estimation of optimal pesticide application time on

Guava (Psidium guajava) based on temporal foraging activity of pollinators. Indian Journal of Ecology 44(2): 375-378.

2. Tej Kishan, M., Srinivasan, M.R., Rajashree, V. and Thakur, R.K. 2017. Stingless bee Tetragonula iridipennis Smith for pollination of green house cucumber. Journal of Entomology and Zoology studies5(4): 1729-1733.

3. Devi, M., Sharma, H. K. andThakur R.K. 2017. Studies on characters for identification of Apis and Non Apis bees in Coriander.Indian Journal of Entomology. Accepted.

4. Ibrahim, M.M.,Thakur, R. K., Kumaranag, K. M., Manzoor, U, Chander, S. and Dey, D. 2017. Cow urine vis-à- vis chemotherapeutic approach in combating European Foulbrood (Melissococcus plutonis) in Honey bee, Apis mellifera. L. An alternative control Approach. Indian Journal of Entomology. Accepted

5. Singh, A. K., Jaiswal, D. K., Thakur, R. K. and Singh, H. K. 2016 Pharmaceutical and

Nutritional Value of Honey and their Xenobiotics. Advance in Life Sciences, 5 (7): 2492-2500

6. Singh, A. K., Jaiswal, D. K.,Singh, H. K. and Thakur, R. K. 2016 Diversity of Bees Flora and Floral Calendar of Native Honeybee in Nagaland, India.Advance in Life Sciences, 5 (6): 2285-2292

7. Sharma, H. K., Bakshi, N., Thakur, R. K. and Devi, M. 2016 Diversity and Density of Insect Pollinators on Sweet Cherry (Prunusavium L.) in Temperate Region of Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Journal of Entomological Research, 40(2): 123-128

8. Abrol, D. P., Sharma, D., Shankar, U., Chatterjee, D. and Thakur, R. K. 2015 Apiculture Development in India with Special Reference to Jammu & Kashmir, Challenges and Opportunities. Advance in Pollen Spore Research: 91-100

9. Aruna, R., Srinivasan, M. R., Selvarajan, R., Subramanian, S. and Thakur, R. K. 2015 Epidemiology of the ThaiSacbrood Virus Disease Attacking Indian Honeybee Apisceranaindica F. and Morphological Characterization of the Virus Particle Using Transmission Electron Microscope. Madras Agricultural Journal: 1-14

10. Thakur R. K.and Thakur N. S. 2013. Selecting Apis mellifera L. tolerant colonies against ectoparasitic mite, Tropelaelaps clareae (Delfinado and Baker). Journal of Insect Science 26 (1):134-140.

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11. Thakur R. K.and Thakur N. S. 2011. Selecting Apis mellifera L. tolerant colonies against ectoparasitic mite, Tropelaelaps clareae (Delfinado and Baker). Journal of insect Science .26 (1):134-140.

12. Chauhan Avinash, Thakur R. K. 2011. A Success story of domestication and utilization of bumble bee (Bombus haemorrhoidalis) for increasing farmer’s economy.Journal of insect Science. Accepted

13. Thakur, R. K.and Rakesh Kumar 2010.Poplar Rust spores (Melamospora ciliata) as Bee Forage. Insect Environment. 15 (4).169.

14. Thakur R. K.and Kashyap, L. 2010. Domestication and acclimatization of bumble bee, Bombus haemmorrhoidalis Smith on cucumber crop grown under polyhouses in Himachal Pradesh, India. Pest Management and Economic Zoology. 18(1/2): 203-213.

15. Thakur R. K., Chauhan Avinash, Sharma Manish and Gupta R. K. 2010. Impact of bumble bee pollination on cucumber productivity under protected conditions. Pest Management and Economic Zoology. 18(1/2): 19-25.

16. Chauhan A. andThakur, R. K. 2010.Nest architecture studies of bumble bee, Bombus haemorrhoidalis Smith. Pest Management and Economic Zoology. 18(1/2): 157-61.

17. Soni Jatin, Thakur, R. K. and Chauhan, A. 2010.Foraging activity of different pollinators on pepino (Solanum muricatum).Pest Management and Economic Zoology. 18(1/2): 285-289.

18. Chauhan, A., Thakur R. K.and Soni, J. 2010. Bumble bees as dominating insect visitors of some important medicinal plants. Pest Management and Economic Zoology. 18(1/2): 342-347.

19. Kashyap, L. and Thakur, R. K. 2010.Morphometric studies on bumble bee,Bombus haemorrhoidalis Smith, under mid-hill conditions of Himachal Pradesh. Pest Management and Economic Zoology. Accepted.

20. Thakur, R. K, Thakur N. S. and Gupta, J.K. 2009. Seasonal Variations of ectoparasitic mite, Tropilaelaps clareae Delfinado and Baker, Infestation in Apis mellifera L. Colonies Pest Management and Economic Zoology17 (1): 55-61

21. Thakur, R. K. and Thakur, N. S. 2008.Selecting Apis mellifera L. tolerant colonies against etoparasitic mite, Torpelaelaps clareae (Delfinado and Baker). Indian Bee Journal. Accepted.

22. Singh, R., Thakur, R.K., Sharma, H. K., Mehta, K. 2008. Studies on cultivar preference, pattern of insecticidal spraying and avoidable loss on Heliothis armigera infestation in strawberry.Pest Management and Economic Zoology. Submitted.

23. Thakur, R. K. and Kashyap, L.2007. Some studies on Bumble Bee, Bombus haemmorrhoidalis Smith nests under mid-hill conditions of Himachal Pradesh. Indian Bee J. 69 (1-4): 100-102.

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24. Thakur, R. K. and Gupta, J. K.2006. Effect of Royal Jelly Priming on queen rearing success under mid-hill conditions of Himachal Pradesh. Pest Management and Economic Zoology. 14 (1). (1&2): 83-87

25. Raj Kumar, Gupta, J. K. and Thakur, R.K. 2006. Studies on production of drones during non-breeding seasons under mid-hill conditions of Himachal Pradesh. Pest Management and Economic Zoology. 14(1&2): 195-198.

26. Thakur, R.K. 1998. German academic exchange services (DAAD) post doctorate fellowship report (w.e.f. June, 1995 to September, 1997). Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni - Solan, pp 14-XXXVI.

27. Thakur, R.K., Dogra, G.S. and Gupta, J.K. 1998. Investigation of factors influencing queen

rearing success in honey bee, Apis mellifera L. Pest Management and Economic Zoology. 6(1):61-63.

28. Thakur, R.K. and Thakur, J.R. 1998. Incidence of the bark eating caterpiller, Indarbela

Quadrinotata (walker) on fruit trees in Himachal Pradesh. Pest Management and Economic Zoology. 6(1):73-75.

29. Gupta, J.K., Thakur, R.K. and Sharma, H.K. 1998. Control of predatory wasp of honey bees -

A review. Indian Bee Journal. 6(4):210-214.

30. Thakur, R.K. 1994. Breeding honey bee, Apis mellifera for honey production through artificial insemination. Ph.D. Thesis, Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni-Solan.

31. Thakur, J.R. and Thakur, R.K.1993. Evaluation of insecticides against Olivebug, Eteoneus sigilatus Drake and Poor in Himachal Pradesh. Indian J. Plant Prot. 22(1):50-52.

32. Thakur, R. K., Gupta, J.K. and Dogra, G.S. 1992. Influence of temperature and humidity on nectar secretion in Rubus ellipticus Smith. Indian Bee Journal. 54(1-4):99-102.

33. Gupta, J.K., Thakur R.K. and Jitender,K.1986. Nectar of wild olive, Elaeagnus Umbellatla Thunb and foraging intensity of different insect visitors. Indian Bee Journal. 48: 40-42.

INTERNATIONAL

34. Singh, N., Rana, K., Sharma, H. K.,Thakur, M.andThakur, R. K. 2017. Palynological Studies

to Determine Pollen Resources of Bombus haemorrhoidalis Smith. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 6(9): xx-xx

35. Devi, M., Sharma, H. K.,Thakur, R. K., Bharadwaj, S.K., Rana, K., Thakur, M. and Budhi Ram. 2017. “Diversity of insect pollinators in reference to seed set of mustard (Brassica juncea L.)”, International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. Accepted

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36. Chandel R.S., Thakur R.K., Bhardwaj N.R. and Pathania N. 2004. Onion seed crop pollination : a missing dimension in mountain horticulture. Acta Horticulture. 631:79-86.

37. Bienefeld, K., Reinsch, N., Thakur, R.K.2002.Selection for uncapping of Varroainfested brood cells in honey bee (Apis mellifera).Apiacta, 37(1): 1-3.

38. Bienefeld, K., Thakur, R.K. and Keller, R. 1999. Drone layers against varroa : Studies to increase the uncapping and removal of varroa infested brood in Apis mellifera carnica (Drohnenbriitige Arbeitevinnen gegen varroa : Untersuchungen Zur Verebung des iffnens und Ausraumens varobefallener Brutzellen durch die Honigbiene (Apis melifera carnica). Deutsches Bienen Journal2: 48-50.

39. Bienefeld, K., Thakur, R.K. and Keller, R. 1999. Study on the genetics of uncapping and removing of Varroa infested brood by honey bee workers (Apis mellifera carnica). Pszczelnicze Zeszyty Naukowe. 43(1):10-11.

40. Pritsch,G., Prabuchi, J., Keller, R., Thakur, R.K. and Bienefeld, K. 1999. Study on the race classification of bee colonies in the border area between Germany and Poland. Pszczelnicze Zeszyty Naukowe XLIII: 53-57.

41. Thakur, R.K., Bienefeld, K. Keller, R. and Zauke, F. 1998. Studies on age dependence of defense behaviour against Varroa jacobsoni in the honey bee (Apis mellifera carnica). Apidologie. 29:431-433.

42. Nitschmann, J., Keller, R. and Thakur, R.K. 1998. Situation of Apis mellifera in Anatolia, Turkey. Inder Turkei Unterwegs Zur Anatolischen Biene..Deutsches Bienen Journal.7:290-293

43. Bienefeld, K., Hedke, C., Radke, J., Baselau, A., Etzold, E., Gerber, U., Keller, R., Konig, B., Kukun, P. Langer, N., Meinharft, C., Neumann, M., Pritsch, G., Shefe, K., Schroder, M, Thakur, R.K. and Zautke, I. 1997. Annual Report (1997) of State Insitute of Apiculture Hohen, Neuendorf Germany. Deutsches Bienen Journal. 7:295-302.

44. Thakur, R.K., Bienefeld, K. and Keller, R. 1997. Varroa defense behaviour in A. mellifera carnica. Amer. Bee J., 137:143-148.

45. Thakur, R.K., Bienefeld, K. and Keller, R. 1997. Repeatability of Varroa defense traits in

Apis mellifera carnica. Pszczelnicze Zeszyty Naukowe: Rok XL. 2:191-197. 46. Bienefeld, K., Thakur, R.K. and Keller, R. 1997. Untersuchungen Zum Varroa

abwehrverhalten bei der carnica. (Investigations on Varroa defense behaviour by carnica). Deutsches Bienen Journal. 5(9):354-357, Die Biene/ADIZ 133:12-16.

47. Bienefeld, K., Hedke, C., Radke, J., Baselau, A., Etzold, E., Gerber, U. Keller, R., Kuhun, P., Langer, N., Meinharft, C., Neumann, M., Pritsch, G., Schete, K., Schroder, H., Thakur, R.K. and Zautke, F. 1997. Annual Report (1996) of State Institute of Apiculture Hohen, Neuendorf Germany, Deutsches Bienen Journal 7:285-291.

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48. Thakur, R.K., Bienefeld, K. and Keller, R. 1996. Observations on defensive behaviour of Apis mellifera carnica against Varroa jacobsoni with the help of infra-red photography.Apidologie. 27:284-286.

49. Gupta JK., Thakur RK(1987)Nectar sugar production and flower visitors of the bramble, Rubus ellipticus. Apidologie 18, 223-230

BOOK CHAPTERS/ CHAPTERS IN COMPENDIUM AND PROCEEDINGS BOOK CHAPTERS/SOUVENIR

50. Thakur, R. K., Kumaranag, K.M. and Manzoor, U. 2017. National promotionalpolicies for

beekeeping for doubling the income of the farmers in two day seminar onBeekeeping awareness of motivation, August 19-20, 2017 held in G.B. PantUniversity of Agriculture and Technology, PantNagar In Souvenir, pp1-21.

51. Thakur, R. K.and Manzoor, U. 2017. Role of pollinizers and pollinators in enhancing

perennial horticultural crop productivity. In E-Book Recent advances in breeding approaches and varietal development of perennial horticultural crops (Eds.) Jai Prakash, A. K. Goswami and S. K. Singh pp 1-12.

52. Thakur, R. K., Kumaranag, K. M. and Manzoor, U. 2017. Research under the aegisof AICRP

(HB&P) iNational Seminar on awareness, motivation and technologytransfer in beekeeping, July 7-8, 2017 held at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar In Souvenir, pp88-96.

53. Thakur, R. K., Kumaranag, K. M., Sharma, D., Manzoor, U. and Paray, M.A. 2017. Prospects

of beekeeping promotion ensuring enhanced income of farmers inJammu and Kashmir in Two days state level seminar on awareness, motivation andtechnology transfer for development of scientific bee keeping in Jammu and Kashmir,August 18-19, 2017 held at SKUAST, Kashmir In Souvenir, pp64-88.

54. Thakur, R. K., Kumaranag, K.M. and Manzoor, U. 2017. Recent accomplishmentsand future

strategies of AICRP(HB&P) Research Project in Two days state levelseminar on awareness, motivation and technology transfer for development ofscientific bee keeping in Jammu and Kashmir, August 18-19, 2017 held at SKUAST, Kashmir In Souvenir, pp19-39.

55. Thakur, R. K., Srinivasan, M. R. and Manzoor, U. 2017. Organic Agriculture for saving pollinators and enhancing crop production in Summer school on Organic Farming and Conservation Agriculture for sustainable management of natural resources, environment, energy and livelihood security, 5 th to 25 th August, 2017 held at CPGS (CAU-I), Umiam (Barapani), Shillong, Meghalaya (Accepted)

56. Thakur, R.K., Manzoor, U. and Srinivasan M. R. 2017. Organic apiculture for production of organic honey and bee products in Summer school on Organic Farming and Conservation Agriculture for sustainable management of natural resources, environment, energy and

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livelihood secur9ity, 5 th to 25 th August, 2017 held at CPGS (CAU-I), Umiam (Barapani), Shillong, Meghalaya (Accepted)

57. Thakur, R.K.,Kumar, K. M. Kumaranag, and Mohammed Mustafa. 2017.Role of Pollenizers

and pollinators in enhancing the horticulture crop productivity. in Doubling farmers Income through Horticulture Eds: K.L.Chadha, S.K. Singh, P. Kalia, W.S.Dhillon, T.K. Behera, Jai Prakash. Daya Publishing House, New Delhi.

58. Singh, A.K., Singh, H.K. and Thakur, R.K. 2016. Pollinators for sustainable Agriculture in Nagaland. In Recent Advances in Pollination Biology. Eds. D.P. Abrol and R. K. Thakur. Kalyani Publsihers, Ludhiana. pp 166-174

59. Chandra Umesh and Thakur, R. K. 2016. Pollinators for Sustainable Agriculture in Uttara Pradesh. In Recent Advances in Pollination Biology. Eds. D.P. Abrol and R. K. Thakur. Kalyani Publsihers, Ludhiana. pp 210-215

60. Abrol, D.P. and Thakur, R. K. 2016. Conservation of Non Apis Pollinators.In Recent Advances in Pollination Biology. Eds. D.P. Abrol and R. K. Thakur. Kalyani Publsihers, Ludhiana. pp 260-230.

61. Thakur, R.K.and Surabhi G Vakil. 2016. Impact of bee keeping on Conservation, Preservation of agriculture ecosystems and poverty reduction. In Conservation Agriculture for Advancing Food Security in Changing Climate Vol 1 Eds Anup Das, K.P. Mohapatra, S.V. Nagachan, A.S.Panwar, D.J. Rajkowa, Ram Krushna and Jayata layek). Today and Tomorrows Printers and Publishers, New Delhi -110002. India. pp-297-310

62. Kuberappa, G.C., Shwetha, B. V., Bhat, N.S. and Thakur, R. K. 2016 Manmade Nest Structures of Stingless Bees in Karnataka, Indian Council for Agricultural Research, All India Coordinated Research Project on Honeybees & Pollinators, IARI, Pusa, New Delhi-110012

63. Badenes-Perez, F. R., Bhardwaj, T. and Thakur, R. K. 2015. Integrated Pest Management and Pollination Service in Brassica Oilseed Crops: 1-18

64. Thakur, R. K.,Chakrabarty, P. K. Gupta, S. and Paliwal, N.2015.Indigenous traditional practices vis –a- vis pollinators conservation in National Seminar on Contextual Relevance of ITKs in Plant Protection organized by ICAR-NCIPM, Pusa, New Delhi.

65. Thakur, R.K., and Singh. A.K.2015. Pollination an essential component of sustainable hill agriculture, Sustaining Hill Agriculture in changing Climate (SHACC): A Compendium of Seminar papers, December 05-07, 2015, Agartala, Tripura, p 197.

66. Thakur, R.K.and Paliwal, N. 2015. Pollinators and IPM- Interface with reference to India: IPM Knowledge Book, Orientation course of IPM 20 – 22 August, 2015, Sehgal M., Birah Ajanta. And Chattopadhyay C. eds. National Centre for Integrated Pest Management, LBS Building, Pusa Campus, New Delhi-110012, India. PP: 51-98.

67. Thakur, R. K. 2014. Pollinators and IPM- Interface with reference to Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh:Knowledge Book: Sehgal M., Birah Ajanta. And Chattopadhyay C. eds. National

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Centre for Integrated Pest Management, LBS Building, Pusa Campus, New Delhi-110012, India. PP: 89-112.

68. Thakur, R. K. 2014. Pollinators and IPM- Interface with reference to Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh: Resource Book: Sehgal M., Birah Ajanta. And Chattopadhyay C. eds. National Centre for Integrated Pest Management, LBS Building, Pusa Campus, New Delhi-110012, India. PP: 93-112.

69. Singh, K., Singh, H. K.andThakur, R. K. 2014. Nesting behaviour on subterranean stingless bee. International conference on Entomology, Punjabi University, Patiala. PP: 61.

70. Thakur R. K. 2014.Apiculture – A mean for sustainable rural development and increased crop productivity in Assam. In Training manual on skill development training of Farmers and Entrepreneurs of Assam organized by Centre for Agriculture Technology Assessment and Transfer IARI New Delhi. PP 49 – 52.

71. Thakur R.K. and Rahman Ataur.2014.Apiculture – A mean for sustainable rural development. In Training manual on Improved Agriculture Technologies for higher Productivity and Income organized by CATAT, IARI, New Delhi. PP 199 -202.

72. Soni, J., Sharma H. K. and Thakur, R. K. 2014. Year round production of bumble bees. In Abstract National Symposium on Modern Agro-Technologies for Human health and Nutritional security, held at Dr. YS Parmar University of horticulture and Forestry Nauni, Solan (April 21-23, 2015):13

73. Thakur, R.K. and Yadav, S. 2013. Pollinatiors and IPM – An Interface in “IPM in important field and horticultural crops of NEH region of India”. Sehgal M. and Chattopadhyay C. eds. National Centre for Integrated Pest Management, LBS Building, Pusa Campus, New Delhi-110012, India. PP: 95-104.

74. Thakur, R. K. andYadav, S. 2013. Insect pollination and Crop Production. In souvenir and abstracts 10th National Symposium on soil Biology and ecology soil Biota and Social insects for Sustainable Agriculture held on December 19-21, 2013 organized by UAS Bangalore and Indian Society of Soil biology and Ecology, Bangalore. PP: 42-48.

75. Thakur, R. K. and Yadav, S. 2013. Pollinators and IPM – An interface in Resource manual on Training course on IPM in important crops of NEH region of India. eds. Chattopadhyay C., Nagachan S. V., Sehagal M., and Deka B. C. PP: 94-105.

76. Singh, A. K., Singh, H. K. andThakur, R. K. 2013. Diversity, diurnal abundance and foraging behaviour of true insect pollinators of sweet orange, National symposium on recent advances in beneficial insect (Apiculture, Lac- culture and Sericulture), IINRG Ranchi. PP: 32.

77. Singh, A. K. Singh, H. K.andThakur, R. K. 2013. Pollinators for sustainable agriculture in Nagaland. Souvenir on Pollinator for sustainable agriculture. PP: 85- 95

78. Training manual-Sharma D. C. and Thakur R. K.2013. Published by Department of Entomology, CSKHPKV, Palampur. PP 60.

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91. Gupta, S. K., Thakur, R. K.,Gatoria G. S. and Singh, J.2013. Artificial insemination of queen bee. In contemporary queen rearing (Eds. Gatoria GS, Thakur RK, Kumar Yogesh and Yadav Sunita) PP. 69-79).

92. Thakur R. K. and Soni, J.2012. Bio-ecology and utilization of bumble bee in crop pollination.

In compendium of lectures delivered (eds. Saini RK, Sharma SK and Kumar Yogesh) during training on advances in bio-ecology and management of insect pollinators of crops by centre of Advanced faculty training (CAFT), Dept. of Entomology, CCSHAU, Hisar (w.e.f. Feb.21 to March 12, 2012). PP 39-49.

93. Thakur, R. K., Gupta, J. K.2012. Monpalan: Rojgar, Gramin Vikas avum Phasal Utpadanta Badhane hetu uchit vikalap. Published by Dept. of Entomology, UHF, Nauni, Solan (H.P) 173 230.

94. Thakur, R. K. 2011. Bagwani Phaslon kee sanrakshit kheti (Eds Bhardawaj Satish, Chandel Rajeswar, Sphia R.S and Gupta, Satish) Published by DEE, Dr. Y.S.P. UHF, Nauni (ISBN 978-81-921135-2-4) PP 89-95.

95. Thakur, R. K. 2011. Role of bumble bees in crop pollination 2011. In souvenir Biennial group meeting organized by All India co-ordinated, research Project on Honey bees and pollinators (ICAR), Dept of Entomology, Orissa, University of Agriculture and Technology Bhubaneswar 751003 (Compiled by Ramani S, Sontake B.K, Pattnaik, HP, Satapathy C.R and Mohapatra L.N) (w.e.f. Feb, 11-13,2011) PP 69-74.

96. Thakur, R.K. 2011. Operational strategies for maximizing beehive productivity in India – Present status and future strategies. In Proceedings of honey Festival-cum-Experience Exchange Workshop on Prospects and promotion of Apiculture for arrgmenting hive and crop productivity (eds Chhuneja et al) organized by PAU, Ludhiana (Feb22-24, 2011) PP. 162-167

97. Thakur R. K. and Soni Jatin2011. Advances in Bio-Ecology and Management of Insect Pollinators of Crops under Centre of Advanced Faculty training (CAFT) on 29 Feb, 2012 for the Scientists of SAUs and ICAR Institutes. Organized by training Professor & Head-cum-Director (CAFT), Department of Entomology, CCS, HaryanaAgriculturalUniversity, Hisar-125004.

98. Thakur, R. K., Kumar, R. and Soni Jatin 2011.Honey bee and other insect pollinators for biodiversity conservation: In K.R. Diman, R. Baba, K.K. Raina and N.K. Dohroo (eds). Non Timber forest products (Conservation Utilization and Management) UHF Nauni and Bishen Singh and Mahender Pal Singh, Dehradun, PP 215-234.

99. Thakur, R. K. 2010. Bumble bee Rearing technology in India - Present Scenario and future strategies. In souvenir National Symposium on Perspectives and challenges of integrated pest management for sustainable, Agriculture. (Eds. R.K. Thakur, P.R. Gupta and A.K. Verma) organized Indian society of Pest management and economic Zoology UHF, Nauni, Solan (w.e.f Nov, 19-21, 2010). PP 86-91.

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100. Thakur, R. K., Gupta, P.R. and Verma, A.K. 2010. National symposium on perspectives and challenges of integrated pest management for sustainable agriculture organized by Indian Society of Pest Management and Economic Zoology and Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan 173230 (H.P.) from 19-21 November, 2010. 100 P.

101. Thakur, R. K. Kashyap L. and Kumar, R.2008. Bumble Bees-As pollinators of crops grown under protective cultivation. In the book “Protected cultivation for sustainable Horticulture”. R.S. Spehia and IP Sharma PP (211-220). Dr Y. S. Parmar Univ of Hort and Forestry, Nauni Solan 173230.

102. Thakur, R.K.2004. Miscellaneous management of honey bees. Compendium of International Advanced Training of Bhutanese and Nepalese Beekeepers on Apis cerana Management and Role of Honeybees in Pollination. H.R. Sharma, J.K. Gupta and J.R. Thakur (eds), held during April 20-May , 2001 at Kullu and Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Dr Y. S. Parmar Univ of Hort and Forestry Nauni Solan 173230.pp 32-35.

103. Thakur, R.K.2004.Ectoparasitic mites acts as enemy of Apis cerana and their management. Dr Y. S. Parmar Univ of Hort and Forestry Nauni Solan 173230.Ibid. pp58-59.

104. Thakur, R. K. and Gupta, J.K. 2001.Monsoon, autumn and winter management of honeybees. In technical bulletin of advanced training on general management of Apis mellifera. Linn (Eds G.S. Gatoria, P.K. Chunneja and J. Singh). Centre of Excellence in Apiculture, PAULudhiana, March 19-28, PAULudhiana.pp 85-88.

105. Thakur, R.K., Bienefeld, K. and Keller, R. 2000. Defense behaviour of Apis melliferacarnica against Varroa and inheritance of defense traits. In Asian Bees and Beekeeping Progress of Research and Development. M. Matsuka et. al. (ed.). Oxford and IBH Publishing Co. pp. 75-79.

106. Thakur,R.K., Gupta, J.K. and Dogra, G.S. 2000. Production of quality queens of Apis mellifera L. under mid hill conditions of Himachal Pradesh for use in instrumental insemination. In Asian bees and bee-keeping progress of research and development. M. matsula et. al. (Eds). pp. 116-119. Oxford and IBH Publishing Co.

107. Gupta, J.K. and Thakur, R.K. 1990. Nectar of Vitex negundo and fotaging intensity of honey bees. In social insects, an Indian perspective, Eds, G.K. veeresh. A.R.V. Kumar and T. Shivashanker, IUSSI, Indian Chapter, Bangalore, India. 54-59.

COMPENDIUMS/TECHNICAL BULLETINS

108. Thakur, R. K.,Yadav, S. and Paliwal, N. 2017. Keep the honey bees healthy during monsoon season: Proper hive and bee enemies’ management. 5(3): 22-27.

109. Thakur, R.K. and Uzma Manzoor. 2017. Beekeeping: A pillar for doubling farmer’s income in Edin Horti. (Accepted)

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110. Thakur, R.K. and Uzma Manzoor. 2017.Diversification of bee keeping for increasing income

of farmers in Science for society by Royal Association for Science led Socio-cultural advancement. (Accepted)

111. Thakur, R.K. Uzma Manzoor and Amarpal Singh.2017. Apiculture for sustainable rural development in Science for society by Royal Association for Science led Socio-cultural advancement 1(1): 40-42.

112. Shwetha, B. V., Kuberappa, G.C., Bhat, N.S. and Thakur, R. K. 2016 Uses of Honey, Indian Council for Agricultural Research, All India Coordinated Research Project on Honeybees & Pollinators, IARI, Pusa, New Delhi-110012.

113. Satapathy, C.R., Padhi. J andThakur, R.K. 2014. Beekeeping for improving livelihood and crop production (Bilingual- English & Odia). Booklet published by AICRP on Honey bees and pollinators on the occasion of District level awareness –cum training programme on Bee keeping held on 25th Feb.2014 at Koraput,Odisha ,pp 8.

114. Thakur,R.K. 2011. Domestication and Utilization of Bumble bees as Pollinators. In compendium of training on Production and Seed production of Temperate Vegetables under centre of advance faculty training in Horticulture (Vegetables) (Eds Bhard waj et al.) organized by Dept. of Vegetable Science, UHF, Nauni PP. 239-247.

115. Thakur, R.K. 2011, Migratory Beekeeping. In Trg Manual on beekeeping. ICIMOD Nepal, In Press.

116. Thakur, R.K. 2011. Introduction to commercial Beekeeping. In Trg Manual on beekeeping ICIMOD Nepal, In Press.

117. Thakur, R.K. 2011. Honey harvesting processing and storage In Trg Manual on beekeeping. ICIMOD Nepal, In Press.

118. Thakur, R.K. and Rakesh, K. 2010. Prospects of Beekeeping in Sirmour District of Himachal Pradesh. Training manual on integrated Pest management and Bee Keeping. Published by Forest Protection division, HFRI Conifer Campus, Panthaghati, Shimla-171009. PP 51-60.

119. Thakur, R.K. and Gupta J.K. 2001. Monsoon autumn and winter management of honeybees. In technical bulletin of advanced training on general management of Apis mellifera. Linn (Eds G.S. Gatoria, P.K. Chunneja and J. Singh). Centre of Excellence in Apiculture, PAULudhiana, March 19-28, 2001. pp 85-88.

120. Gupta, J.K. and Thakur R.K.2001. Principles of bee-breeding and use of instrumental

insemination technique in bee-breeding. Ibid, pp 98-101. 121. Bienefeld, K., Reinsch, N. Thakur, R.K.2001. Selection for uncapping of varroa infested

brood cells in the honey bee (Apis mellifera). In Proc. 37. Inst. Apimondia Congress held in Durban (South Africa). Apimondia Publishing House Bukarest : 12.

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122. Bienefeld, K., Reinsch, N., Thakur, R.K.2000. Estimation of heritability of defense behaviour of honey bee, A. mellifera against ectoparasitic mite, Varroa jacobsoni using a threshold model approach. Proc. 1st European Scientific Apicultural Conference in Pulaway : 37-38.

123. Thakur, R.K., Bienefeld, K. and Keller, R. 1997. Investigation on the genetic ground of the honeybee, Apis mellifera behavioural defense against Varroajacobsoni Oudemans. Proceedings of XXXVth International Apicultural Congress held at AntwerpBelgium (w.e.f. 1-6 Sept, 1997) pp266-269.

Other Publication/ Presentations in Conference/ Seminars (ABSTRACTS)

NATIONAL: 124. R. K. Thakur, Kumaranag, K.M. and Uzma Manzoor. 2017. Bee keeping basedintegrated

farming system for doubling farmers income in Summer school on Integrated Farming systems for Farmer’s Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Development, 23 rd June to 13 th July, 2017 held at Division of Agronomy, IARI, New Delhi.

125. R. K. Thakur, M.R.Srinivasan and Uzma Manzoor. 2017. Organic Agriculture for saving pollinators and enhancing crop production in Summer school on Organic Farming and Conservation Agriculture for sustainable management of natural resources, environment, energy and livelihood security, 5 th to 25 th August, 2017 held at CPGS (CAU-I), Umiam (Barapani), Shillong, Meghalaya (Accepted).

126. R. K. Thakur, Uzma Manzoor and M.R.Srinivasan. 2017. Organic apiculture forproduction of

organic honey and bee products in Summer school on Organic Farming and Conservation Agriculture for sustainable management of natural resources, environment, energy and livelihood secur9ity, 5 th to 25 th August, 2017 held at CPGS (CAU-I), Umiam (Barapani), Shillong, Meghalaya (Accepted)

127. Satapathy, C. R. andThakur, R.K. 2015. Pollinators Diversity on Sesamum (Sesamum indicum L.) in Odisha.

128. Thakur,R.K.,Gupta, S., Paliwal, N., Kumaranag, K.M. and Chakrabarty, P.K. 2015. Pollinators Conservation - A Vital Strategy for Biodiversity Conservation.

129. Thakur, R. K.and Yadav S.2013. Apiculture: A sustainable livelihood option and means for increased crop productivity. In: Souvenir and book of Abstracts at National Symposium on recent advances in beneficial insects(Apiculture, lac-culture and Sericulture) organized by Society for advancement of natural resins and Gums at IINRG, Numkum Ranchi from 27-29 Nov. pp 7-8.

130. Thakur, R. K., Kaushik, H. D. and Yadav, Sunita2013. Apiculture: A profitable agribusiness for sustainable youth development. In: Abstract of XI Agricultural Science Congress held at OUA & T, Bhubaneshwar from 7-9th February, 2013. pp. 96-97

131. Thakur, R. K. and Satpathy, C.R. 2013. Institutional education for pollinators conservation a priority. XI Agriculture Science Congress, Agriculture education: Shaping India’s future

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held at OUAT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha organized by National Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Abstract PP 18-20.

132. Thakur, R. K., Kaushik, H. D. and Yadav, Sunita 2013. Apiculture: A profitable agribusiness

for sustainable youth development. In: Abstract of XI Agricultural Science Congress held at OUA & T, Bhubaneshwar from 7-9th February, 2013. pp. 96-97.

133. Yadav, Sunita, Thakur, R. K. and Kaushik, H. D.2013. Biodiversity and conservation of bee

pollinators-Indian Scenario. In: Abstracts of International Conference on Insect Science held at UAS, Bangalore from 14-17th February, 2013. pp. 61-62

134. Thakur, R. K., Kaushik, H. D. and Yadav, Sunita 2013. Status and prospects of honey bees

and pollinators. In: Souvenir of Biennial Group Meeting of AICRP Honey Bees and Pollinators held at GBPUA & T, Pantnagar from 17-18th June, 2013. Pp: 1-8.

135. Singh, A.K., Singh, H. K. and Thakur, R.K. 2013. Pollinators for sustainable Agriculture in Nagaland. In: Souvenir of Biennial Group Meeting of AICRP Honey Bees and Pollinators held at GBPUA & T, Pantnagar from 17-18th June, 2013. Pp: 85-95.

136. Thakur, R. K. and Soni, Jatin 2012. Effect of Climate change on plant pollinators affecting plant health. In national symposium on emerging issues in plant health management held on Sept.28-29, 2012 at UHF, Nauni organized by Indian phyto pathological society of North Zone: Abstract PP.46.

137. Thakur, R. K. and Soni Jatin. 2012. Bumble bees contribution for better plant health management. PP 46-47.

138. Soni Jatin, Thakur, R. K. and Gupta, S. K.2012. Bioagents used against ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor (Anderson and Plueman) in Apis mellifera Link Colonies in national symposium on emerging issues in plant health management held on Sept.28-29, 2012 at UHF, Nauni organized by Indian phyto pathological society of North Zone. PP 97.

139. Soni Jatin, Thakur, R. K. and Gupta, S. K. 2012. Honey bee Apis mellifera (Hymenoptera: Apidae) safety against entomopathogenic bioagents in national symposium on emerging issues in plant health management held on Sept.28-29, 2012 at UHF, Nauni organized by Indian phyto pathological society of North Zone PP 98.

140. Thakur, R. K., Suman Bala and Soni, Jatin.2012. Attack of ectoparasitic mite, Varroa destructor (Anderson & Pluenron) in Apis mellifera Link. Colonies in Himachal Pradesh In national symposium on emerging issues in plant health management held on Sept.28-29, 2012 at UHF, Nauni organized by Indian phyto pathological society of North Zone. PP 98.

141. Chauhan, A. and Thakur, R. K.2011. A Success story of domestication and utilization of bumble bee (Bombus haemorrhoidalis) for increasing farmer’s economy. In extended abstracts of 3rd Congress on Insect Science on Pest Management for Food Security and Environment Health (Eds. AK Dhawan, DR Sharma and Rajinder Kumar) April 18-20,2011, INSAIS, PAU, Ludhiana, India. Abstract pp.260

142. Thakur, R. K.2011. Possibilities of exploring honey bee defense traits for breeding mite tolerance species in India. In extended abstracts of 3rd Congress on Insect Science on Pest

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Management for Food Security and Environment Health (Eds. AK Dhawan, DR Sharma and Rajinder Kumar) April 18-20,2011, INSAIS, PAU, Ludhiana, India. Abstract pp.283

143. Thakur, R. K.and Badan, R. K.2011.Entrepreneuring beekeeping for sustainable rural development of sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh. In extended abstracts of 3rd Congress on Insect Science on Pest Management for Food Security and Environment Health (Eds. AK Dhawan, DR Sharma and Rajinder Kumar) April 18-20,2011, INSAIS, PAU, Ludhiana, India. Abstract pp.291

144. Thakur, R. K., Soni Jatin and Thakur, N. S.2011.Untapped regions of rare melliferous flora in Himachal Pradesh-Possible resources of organic honey production. In extended abstracts of 3rd Congress on Insect Science on Pest Management for Food Security and Environment Health (Eds. AK Dhawan, DR Sharma and Rajinder Kumar) April 18-20,2011, INSAIS, PAU, Ludhiana, India. Abstract pp.292

145. Thakur, R. K. 2011. Integrated beekeeping development: An approach for better livehood option, employment generations and rural development. In Souvenir of Seminar on Rural development: Present Scenario and future challenges, organized by Youth for Sustainable development. Shimla (w.e.f. March 26-27, 2011) (Abstr.) PP 70-71)

146. Thakur, R. K. 2011. Integrated beekeeping development: An approach for better livehood option, employment generations and rural development. In Souvenir of Seminar on Rural development: Present Scenario and future challenges, organized by Youth for Sustainable development. Shimla (w.e.f. March 26-27, 2011) (Abstr.) PP 70-71)

147. Thakur, R. K.and Chauhan, A. 2010.Foraging activity of pollinators on some floricultural crops. In National Symposium on Lifestyle Floriculture: Challenges and opportunities. Held at Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni and Forestry Nauni Solan w.e.f, March 19-21, 2010. Abstract pp47

148. Thakur, R. K.and Kashyap, L. 2010. Mid-Hill flora sustaining bumble bee population. In National Symposium on Lifestyle Floriculture: Challenges and opportunities. Held at Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Nauni and Forestry Nauni Solan w.e.f, March 19-21, 2010. Abstract pp 47-48.

149. Thakur,R. K.and Kashyap, L.2010 Domestication and acclimatization of bumble bee, Bombus haemmorrhoidalis Smith on cucumber crop grown under polyhouses in Himachal Pradesh, India. In “National Symposium on “Perspectives and Challenges of Integrated PestManagement for Sustainable Agriculture” held w.e.f November 19-21, 201pp 65.

150. Thakur, R. K., Chauhan, A. Sharma, M. and Gupta R. K. 2010. Impact of bumble bee pollination on cucumber productivity under protected conditions. In “National Symposium on “Perspectives and Challenges of Integrated Pest Management for Sustainable Agriculture” held w.e.f November 19-21, 2011 pp 79.

151. Chauhan, A.andThakur, R. K. 2010.Nest architecture studies of bumble bee, Bombus

haemorrhoidalis Smith. In “National Symposium on “Perspectives and Challenges of Integrated Pest Management for Sustainable Agriculture” held w.e.f November 19-21, 2010. Abstract pp 84.

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152. Chauhan, Avinash, Thakur, R. K.and Soni Jatin.2010. Bumble bees as dominating insect visitors of some important medicinal plants in “National Symposium on “Perspectives and Challenges of Integrated Pest Management for Sustainable Agriculture” held w.e.f November 19-21, 2010. Abstract pp.84.

153. Kashyap L. and Thakur, R. K. 2010. Morphometric studies on bumble bee,Bombus haemorrhoidalis Smith, under mid-hill conditions of Himachla Pradesh. In “National Symposium on “Perspectives and Challenges of Integrated Pest Management for Sustainable Agriculture” held w.e.f November 19-21, 2010. Abstract pp.102

154. Soni Jatin, Thakur, R. K.and Chauhan, A.2010. Foraging activity of different pollinators on pepino (Solanum muricatum). In “National Symposium on “Perspectives and Challenges of Integrated Pest Management for Sustainable Agriculture” held w.e.f November 19-21, 2010. Abstract pp.103

155. Thakur, N.S, Thakur, R. K.and Burman, C.2010. Monofloral Honey Production In Himachal Pradesh:- Need To Identify And Evaluate Potential Monofloral Honey Bee-Floral Niches For Sustenance Of Apiculture Industry. In “National Symposium on “Perspectives and Challenges of Integrated Pest Management for Sustainable Agriculture” held w.e.f November 19-21, 2010. Abstract pp.128.

156. Thakur, R. K. and Kashyap, L.2008. Record of rearing bumble bee, Bombus haemorrhoidalis Smith in captivity and their utilization in polyhouse crop pollination.22ND INTERNATIONAL BEEKEEPING CONGRESS (August 19-21, , Thimphu, Bhutan).organized by Ministry of Agriculture, Royal Government of Bhutan.

157. Thakur, R. K.and Kashyap, L. 2008.Record of bumble bee, Bombus Haemmorrhoidalis Smith in captivity and their utilization in polyhouse crop pollination in International Beekeeping Congress, August 19-21, 2008,Thimpu, Bhutan. Abstract, pp31.

158. Thakur, R. K. 2006. Bumble bee flora and domestication of bumble bee under mid-hills conditions of Himachal Pradesh. International workshop on integrated beekeeping development in South-Asian countries Held at India International centre (Nov13-14, 2006). Abstract pp 15.

159. Thakur, R. K. and Thakur, N. S. 2006. Selecting honey bee Apis mellifera for T. clareae tolerance .Ibid. pp 30.

160. Thakur, R.K., Gupta, J.K. and Gupta, P.R. 2005. Investigations on rearing of bumble bee

(Bombus sp.) in captivity. In International Beekeeping Congress held in Bangalore (w.e.f. Nov 13-18, 2005) pp 18.

161. Thakur, R.K. and Thakur, N.S. 2005. Relationship between Tropelaelaps clareae defense

traits of A. mellifera colonies and their hygienic behaviour. Ibid pp 68. 162. Thakur, R.K. and Burman, C. 2005. Role of Dabur-Nepal in Introducing improved

beekeeping technology in Nepal. Ibid pp 86. 163. Thakur, R.K. and Gupta, J.K. 2005. Conservation of melliferous resources as livelihood

option for rural people through sustenance of beekeeping. In National symposium on changing

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concepts of Forestry in 21st Century held in UHF Nauni, Solan (w.e.f. Oct 21-22, 2005). Souvenir and abstracts pp. 45.

164. Thakur,R. K. and Thakur, N. S.2005. Relationship between Tropelaelaps clareae defense traits of A. mellifera colonies and their hygienic behaviour. International beekeeping congress (Nov 13-18, 05) organized by Century foundation in association with MRDA Shimla. Abstract. pp 68.

165. Thakur, R.K., Gupta, J.K. and Gupta, P.R. 2005. Investigations on rearing of bumble bee (Bombus sp.) in captivity Ibid.pp.18.

166. Thakur, R.K.2002. First attempt to study nest architecture and domicialation of bumble bee (Bombus haemorroidalis) in India. Ibid pp 172.

167. Thakur, R.K. 2002. First attempt to study nest architecture and domicialation of bumble bee (Bombus haemorroidalis) in India. In 6th Asian Apicultural Association. International Conference and World Apiex PO-2002 held in Bangalore India (w.e.f. Feb 24-March 1, 2002) Abstract pp 172.

168. Thakur, R.K. 2002.Seasonal activity of bumble bees (Bombus sp.) Under mid-hill conditions of Himachal Pradesh, India. In 6th Asian Apicultural Association International Conference and World Apiex PO-2002 held in Bangalore India w.e.f. Feb 24-March 1, 2002).Abstract pp 47.

169. Thakur, R.K. and Thakur N.S.2002. Observation on Tropelaelaps clareae(Delfindo and Baker) defense behaviour of Apis mellifera. Ibid. pp 130.

170. Thakur, R.K.2002. Seasonal activity of bumble bees (Bombus sp.) Under mid-hill conditions of Himachal Pradesh, India. In 6th Asian Apicultural Association International Conference and World Apiex PO-2002 held in Bangalore India (w.e.f. Feb 24-March 1, 2002). Abstracts pp 47.

171. Thakur, R.K. and Thakur, N.S. 2002. Observation on Tropelaelaps clareae (Delfindo and

Baker) defense behaviour of Apis mellifera. Ibid pp 130.

172. Bienefeld, K.,Reinsch, N. Thakur, R.K.2001. Selection for uncapping of varroa infested brood cells in the honey bee (Apis mellifera). In Proc. 37. Inst. Apimondia Congress held in Durban (South Africa). Apimondia Publishing House Bukarest :: 12

173. Bienefeld, K.,Reinsch, N., Thakur, R.K.2000.Estimation of heritability of defense behaviour of honey bee, A. mellifera against ectoparasitic mite, Varroa jacobsoni using a threshold model approach. Proc. 1st European Scientific Apicultural Conference in Pulaway :. 37-38.

174. Bienefeld, K.,Reinsch, N. Thakur, R.K.1999. Evaluation of variance components for the characters uncapping and removal of varroa infested brood with the help of Schwellen - Model (Varianzkomponenschatzung fur die Merkmale Offnen und Ausraumen varroabefallener Brut mit ilfe eines Schwellen - Model - Ausatzes) In German Beekeeping Research Institute Seminar held Universitat Marburg from 23.3.99 to 25.3.99.

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175. Thakur, R.K., Gupta, J.K. and Dogra, G.S. 1998. Quality queen production of honey bee, Apis mellifera L. under mid hill conditions of Himachal Pradesh and their use in Artificial insemination. Fourth Asian Apicultural Association International Conference (w.e.f. March 23-27, 1998) organized by ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal (Abstract).

176. Thakur, R.K., Bienefeld, K. and Keller, R. 1998. Defense behaviour of Apis mellifera carnica

against Varroa and inheritance of defense traits. Ibid (Abstract). 177. Thakur, R.K., Kumar, A. and Gupta, J.K. 1998. Energetics of some important melliferous

sources. In IUFRO International Seminar and Tree Science Congress 98 scheduled to be held w.e.f. April 10-13, 1998 in New Delhi (Abstract).

178. Pritsch, G., Keller, R., Prabucki, J.R., Thakur, R.K., Bienefeld, K. 1998. Situation of pure

breeding of honey bees in border area between Poland and Germany Abstract IV dt- Poln. Symposium Storkow:51.

179. Thakur, R.K. and Thakur, J.R. 1998. Incidence of bark eating caterpillar, Inderbella

quadrinotata Walker on fruit in Himachal Pradesh. Ibid (Abstract).

180. Thakur, R.K. and Thakur, J.R. 1994. Control of fruit eating beetle, Clineria spilota. Allow infesting apples in Himachal Pradesh. National Symposium on emerging trends in pest management (June 29-30, 1994) held at UHF Campus, Nauni, Solan, Souvenir and Abstract. Pp. 134.

181. Thakur,R.K., Sharma, N.K. and Goyal, N.P. 1994. Performance of Apis mellifera in sub-montane areas in Himachal Pradesh. Ibid. pp. 145.

182. Thakur, J.R. and Thakur, R.K. 1994. Composition of Brachycaudus helichrysi population in peach during different seasons in the mid-hills of Himachal Pradesh. Ibid. pp. 18.

183. Thakur, J.R., Thakur, R.K. and Sharma, J.P. 1994. Effect of some new miscible oils on Sanjose scale in mid-hills and valley areas of Himachal Pradesh. Ibid. pp. 132

184. Thakur, J.R., Thakur, R.K. and Atwal, R.K. 1993. Incidence of major insect pests of Olive (Olive eoropea) and control of lace bug, Eteoneus sigilatus in H.P. Seminar on crop protection and Prof. Ray Chaudhuris 75th Anniversary felicitation, May 19, 1993.

INTERNATIONAL: 185. Thakur, R. K., Kumaranag K.M.and Uzma Manzoor and Chakrabarthy, P.K.2017.

Neonicotinoids and pollinators: Indian Perspective. ICPPR Bee Protection Group Meeting to be held on 18-20 October, 2017 at Valencia, Spain (Accepted)

186. Srinivasan M. R., Thakur, R. K., Ramaraju K. and Chakrabarty, P.K. 2017. Impact of

enhanced honey bee pollination on seed cotton yield. ICPPR Bee Protection Group Meeting to be held on 18-20 October, 2017 at Valencia, Spain (Accepted)

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187. Vasanthakumar, S., Srinivasan, M.R. and Thakur, R.K. 2017. Pollination behaviour of stingless bees Tetragonula iridipennis Smith on mango inflorescence in south India. in First Putrajaya International Meliponine Scientific Conference, Convention and Carnival held at Malaysia on 16-18 May, 2017.

188. KishanTej, M. Srinivasan M. R. and Thakur, R. K.2017. Stingless bees for applied pollination

in cucumber greenhouses of South India. in First Putrajaya International Meliponine Scientific Conference, Convention and Carnival held at Malaysia on 16-18 May, 2017.

189. Shwetha, B.V. Kuberappa, G.C. and Thakur, R. K.2017. “Nesting Sites of the Stingless bee

species, Tetragonula irridipenis,(Apidae, Meliponinae) in peninsular India’ in First Putrajaya International Meliponine Scientific Conference, Convention and Carnival held at Malaysia on 16-18 May, 2017.

190. Shwetha, B.V. Kuberappa, G.C. and Thakur, R. K.2017. ‘Floral Calender of Stingless Bee,

Tetragonula irridipennis Smith (Apidae, Meliponinae) in Peninsular India in First Putrajaya International Meliponine Scientific Conference, Convention and Carnival held at Malaysia on 16-18 May, 2017.

191. Thakur, R.K., Chakrabarty, P. K, Gupta, S. and Paliwal, N.2015.Pollination- An Integral

Component of Biodiversity Conservation and sustainable Development: Abstracts focal theme: Integrated conservation strategies for threatened biodiversity and geodiversity for global sustenance. 3rd World Biodiversity Congress, 26-29 October, Mokra Gora, Serbia. P 17.

192. Thakur, R.K., Chakrabarty, P. K., Gupta, S. and Paliwal, N. 2015. Apiculture for sustainable rural development and increased crop productivity in India:Scientific program abstracts: proceedings of the 44th APIMONDIA International Apicultural Congress, September 15 (Tue)- 19 (Sat), 2015 Daejeon Convention Center: Eds. Prof. Dr. Hyung Wook KWON, Prof. Dr. Chuleui JUNG, Daejeon Korea, 2015. p 322.

193. Thakur, R.K., Kashyap, L. Chauhan, A. 2015. Bombiculture in India: Present status and future

prospects:Scientific program abstracts: proceedings of the 44th APIMONDIA International Apicultural Congress, September 15 (Tue)- 19 (Sat), 2015 Daejeon Convention Center: Eds. Prof. Dr. Hyung Wook KWON, Prof. Dr. Chuleui JUNG, Daejeon Korea, 2015. p 230.

194. Thakur, R.K. and Singh, A. 2015. Meliponiculture for sustainable rural development of

northeastern India:Scientific program abstracts: proceedings of the 44th APIMONDIA International Apicultural Congress, September 15 (Tue)- 19 (Sat), 2015 Daejeon Convention Center: Eds. Prof. Dr. Hyung Wook KWON, Prof. Dr. Chuleui JUNG, Daejeon Korea, 2015. p 321.

PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCES/ WORKSHOPS

195. Thakur R. K. 2011. Integrated beekeeping development: An approach for better livehood

option, employment generations and rural development. In Souvenir of Seminar on Rural development: Present Scenario and future challenges, organized by Youth for Sustainable development. Shimla (w.e.f. March 26-27, 2011) (Abstr.) PP 70-71)

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196. Participated in International conference Emerging Trends on Food and Health Security in Cold Deserts organized by DIHAR Leh in collaboration with DRDO Leh. (W.e.f. Sep 23-Sep 26,2011.) and delivered a lead talk.

197. Presented progress of research work done of Mini Mission projects at Palampur (w.e.f. 29-30.10.2011)

198. Thakur, R. K.2006. Bumble-bee flora and domestication of bumble bee (Bombus sp) under mid- Hills conditions of Himachal Pradesh.

199. Selecting honeybee Apis mellifera L. for Tropelaelaps clareae tolerance. International workshop on integrated beekeeping development in South Asian countries organized by Century Foundation, Bangalore from November 13-14, 2006 at India International Cenre, New Delhi (Oral Presentations)

200. Thakur, R.K.Fourth Asian Apicultural Association International Conference (23-27 March, 1998) held at Birendra International Convention Centre, Kathmandu, Nepal. Jointly organized by Asian Apicultural Association and International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development ICIMOD, Kathmandu, Nepal. Presented two research papers.

201. Thakur, R.K.Tree Science- 98 (April 10-13, 1998) and IUFRO International Seminar held at India International Centre and WWF, New Delhi. Indian Society of Tree Scientists, UHF and MS Swaminathan Research Foundation India. Presented two research papers.

202. Thakur, R.K., Bienefeld, K. and Keller, R. 1997. Studies on the inheritance of honey bee

(Apis mellifera carnica) defense behaviour against Varroa jacobsoni (Untersuchungen Zur Genetischen Fundierung von Abweehrverhaltesmerjmalen der honigbiene (A. mellifera carnica) gegenuber Verroa jacobsoni). In Apimondia congress 1997 held in Belgium (w.e.f. 1-6.9.1997).

203. Thakur, R.K., Bienefeld, K. and Keller, R. 1997. Investigation on the genetic background of the honeybee Apis mellifera, behavioural defense against Varroa jacobsoni Oudemans. Proceedings the XXXVth International Apicultural Congress of Apimondia held in Antwerp Belgium.

204. Thakur, R.K. Third Polish-German Symposium on Honeybee and beekeeping in density populated middle Europe (23 Sept., 1997 to 27 Sept., 1997) held in Akedmiefur Landwirtshayuni Technologie Attenstein Poland. State institute of beekeeping Hohlen-Nenendorf, Apicultural Institute Frankfurt and Technical University OLSYTYN. Presented a research paper orally.

205. Thakur, R.K. German Beekeeping Research Institute Seminar Friedrich-Schiller-University, Jena, Germany (18 March 1997 to 20 March, 1997). Beekeepers association in collaboration with Friedrich Schller University. Presented a research paper orally.

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206. Thakur, R.K. German Bee-Breeders seminars in Morphometric characteristics of honeybees at Hohen Nenendorf, Germany. Lander-institute fur Bienenunde Hohen neuendorf presented video film on Varroa defense mechanism of Apis mellifera carnica and infra-red-Photography technique to the participants.

207. Thakur, R.K. The centenary, XXXVth International Apicultural Congress (1st -6th Sept., 1997) at Antwerp, Belgium APIMONDIA. International federation of beekeepers association Italy and IBRA. Presented a research paper orally.

208. Thakur, R.K., Bienefeld, K. and Keller, R. 1996. Repeatability of Varroa defense traits in Apis mellifera carnica. In 3rd Polinish - Deutsches Symposium on Die honigbienen und die Bienenhaltung in dicht beiedelten Mitteleuropa (24-26.9.1996) held in Akedmie fur land wirtschaft and technologie in Allenstein, Plac Lodziki 5, Poland, Souvenir and Abstract. Pp. 80.

209. Thakur, R.K., Bienefeld, K. and Keller, R. 1996. Seminar on Bee-Biology at Frei University, Berlin (on 18 Feb1996).

210. Thakur, R.K., Bienefeld, K. and Keller, R. German Apiculture Research Institute Seminar in Berlin Spandau (26 to 28 March, 1996), Germany. German beekeepers association presented a research paper orally

211. Thakur, J.R., Thakur, R.K. and Atwal, R.K. 1993. Incidence of major insect pests of Olive (Olea europea) and control of lace bug, Eteoneus sp in H.P. Seminar on crop protection and Prof. Ray Chaudhuris 75th Anniversary felicitation, May 19, 1993.

Lead Talks in Symposia/ Conferences and Biennial Group meeting of AICRP

212. Thakur, R. K., Kumaranag, K. M. and Uzma Manzoor. 2017. National promotionalpolicies for beekeeping for doubling the income of the farmers in two days seminar onBeekeeping awareness of motivation, August 19-20, 2017 held in G.B. PantUniversity of Agriculture and Technology, PantNagar

213. Thakur, R. K., Kumaranag, K. M. and Uzma Manzoor. 2017. Research under the aegisof AICRP (HB&P) in National Seminar on awareness, motivation and technologytransfer in beekeeping, July 7-8, 2017 held at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar.

214. Thakur, R. K.,Kumaranag, K.M., Devinder Sharma, Uzma Manzoor and Paray, M.A.2017. Prospects of beekeeping promotion ensuring enhanced income of farmers inJammu and Kashmir in Two days state level seminar on awareness, motivation andtechnology transfer for development of scientific bee keeping in Jammu and Kashmir,August 18-19, 2017 held at SKUAST, Kashmir.

215. Thakur, R.K., Kumaranag, K.M. and Uzma Manzoor.2017. Recent accomplishmentsand future strategies of AICRP(HB&P) Research Project in Two days state levelseminar on awareness, motivation and technology transfer for development ofscientific bee keeping in Jammu and Kashmir, August 18-19, 2017 held at SKUAST,Kashmir.

216. Thakur, R.K.2017.Role of pollinators in increasing the crop productivity. in Awareness programme on pollinators health and pollination management held at Deoli, Ghagus on 14th April, 2017.

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217. Thakur, R.K.2017. Role of Pollinators in increasing the productivity of horticultural crops. in

Awareness programme on pollinators health and pollination management held at Amarpur, Bilaspur on 27th August, 2017.

218. Thakur, R.K.2017.Role of Pollinators in enhancingthe crop productivity. in National Seminar on Empowering farmers on scientific use of crop protection chemicals- pesticides for maximization of yield” organized by FICCI at Chandigarh on 05th July, 2017.

219. Thakur, R.K. and Uzma Manzoor.2017. Pollinator diversity on some medicinal plants and role of honeybees in their production and productivity in National Seminar for research development advances in spices, medicinal and aromatic crops cultivation, processing and trade for prosperity of Indian farmers, February 1-2, 2017 held at Agriculture University, Jodhpur.

220. Thakur, R. K. 2011. Role of bumble bees in crop pollination 2011. In Biennial group meeting organized by All India co-ordinated, research Project on Honey bees and pollinators (ICAR), Dept of Entomology, Orissa, University of Agriculture and Technology Bhubaneswar 751003 (w.e.f. Feb, 11-13, 2011).

221. Thakur, R. K. 2011. Integrated beekeeping development: An approach for better livehood option, employment generations and rural development. Seminar on Rural development: Present Scenario and future challenges, organized by Youth for Sustainable development. Shimla (w.e.f. March 26-27, 2011).

222. Thakur, R. K. 2011. Lead lecture on “Bumble bee domestication nest architecture and their utilization in pollinating crops grown under poly houses” in two day workshop on Role of honey bee in apple pollination for beekeepers and orchardists organized by DEE, UHF, Nauni in collaboration with Director of Forest based industry Khadi & Village industry commission 3-Irla Road Vile Parle (West) Mumbai – 400056.

223. Thakur, R. K. 2011.Lead speaker in three days training entitled “Advances in apiculture” for state scientists of Uttarakhand state organized by HREC Dhankari, G.B.Pantanagar University of Agricultural Technology, Uttarakhand w.e.f 1.12.2010 to 3.12. 2010.Delivered three talks entitled “Bumble bees as important pollinators of crops.Management of honey bee diseases and pests and sustaining apicultural industry in India” Guest of Honour during inaugural ceremony of the training, Director of Research G.B. Pant University of Agricultural Technology was Chief guest on the occasion.

224. Thakur, R. K. 2008. Conservation of insect pollinators in sustaining agriculture-Current Scenario and future strategies. Indo German workshop on Sustainability organized jointly by the Indian institute of Technology Madras & German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) (w.e.f Sept 8-9, 2008)

225. Thakur, R. K. 2008. Sustaining apicultural industry in India through diversification of bee-

hive products. “National Seminar on apiculture and export potential of hive products from

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Uttar Pradesh”. Organized by Narendra Dev University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad UP From Nov 29-30, 2008. Acted as rapporteur of plenary session.

226. Thakur, R. K. 2006.Invited lecture delivered to the participants of “ADVANCES IN

BIORATIONAL APPROACHES TO PEST MANAGEMENT”. The lecture was organized by HAU Hisarat our Dept at Nauni. “Pollinators As an Essential Component Of Biorational Approaches To Integrated Pest Management”.

227. Thakur, R. K.2006. Invited as a key speaker by SNS Foundation Gurgaon on their programme on “Beekeeping and organic farming”. Delivered two talks.

228. Thakur, R. K.2006. Delivered talk on beekeeping to the School children of Gandhi Sanshthan

New Delhi. The talk was organized by KTS school.

229. Thakur, R. K. 2006. Beekeeping practices for quality honey Production Honey Buyer seller meet and conference organized by Indian Society of Agribusiness Professionals held at Hamdard Convention centre , Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi ( w.e.f june 26-27, 2006).

Books/ Bulletins/ Pamphlets/proceedings

BOOKS

230. Abrol, D.P. and Thakur, R.K. 2016. In Press. Recent advantaces in pollination biology., New Delhi, India, Kalyani Publishers. 438 pages.

231. Satapathy, C.R., Padhi. J. andThakur, R.K. 2014. Beekeeping for improving livelihood and crop production(Bilingual- English & Odia). Booklet published by AICRP on Honey bees and pollinators on the occasion of District level awareness –cum training programme on Bee keeping held on 25th Feb.2014 at Koraput,Odisha ,pp 8.

232. Kashyap, L. andThakur, R.K.2011. Domiciliation of bumble bees (Bombus Sp.) in India. Published by LAP Lambert Academic publishers GMBH & Co Germany 63 pages. (ISBN 978-3-8443-2055-8)

233. Chauhan, A. and Thakur, R.K.2011. Bumble bees: A new pollinator in Indian Agriculture. Published by Lambert Academic publishers GMBH & Co Germany 118+XV Pages. (ISBN 978-3-8443-2035-0)

234. Thakur, R. K., Gupta, J., Sharma, H. K., Kumar, R.2011.“Monalaya kee Utpadakta Badhane Hetu Vagyanik Parband” Published by Dept of Entomology & Apiculture, UHF, Nauni- Solan 173230 (ISBN 978-81-921135-7-9) 53P (500 copies).

235. Gatoria, G.S, Gupta J.K, Thakur, R.K. and Singh, J. 2010. Mass Queen rearing and multiplication of honey bee colonies. Published by All India co-ordinated research Project on honey bees and pollinators (ICAR) CCS HAU Hissar – 175004, 70 P.

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PROCEEDINGS AND SOUVENIRS 236. Khan, M. S., Srivastava, P.,Thakur, R. K. and Kaushik, H. D.2013. Souvenir of Biennial

Group Meeting of AICRP Honey Bees and Pollinators. Published by AICRP( HB & P). Dept. of Entomology, GBPUA & T, Pantnagar.PP111.

237. Sharma, N.K., Thakur, R.K. and Kadian, K.S.1991. (Eds). Proceed on mon palan prashikshan shivir (May 9-15, 1991) Regional Horticultural Research Station, Jachh, Kangra-176 201.

TECHNICAL BULLETIN

238. Shwetha, B. V., Kuberappa, G.C., Bhat, N.S. and Thakur, R. K. 2016. Uses of Honey, Indian

Council for Agricultural Research, All India Coordinated Research Project on Honeybees &

Pollinators, IARI, Pusa, New Delhi-110012.

239. Satapathy, C. R., Padhi, J. and Thakur, R.K. 2014. Beekeeping for improving livelihood and

crop production (Bilingual- English &Odia). Booklet published by AICRP on Honey bees and

pollinators on the occasion of District level awareness –cum training programme on Bee

keeping held on 25th Feb.2014 at Koraput,Odisha ,pp 8.

240. Thakur, R.K. 2011, Bumble bee rearing technology and its utilization in pollinating crops. Technical bulletin . Published by Dept of Entomology and Apiculture, UHF, Nauni. 7 Pages.

241. Thakur, R.K., Gupta, P. R., Gupta, J.and Kumar, R. 2011, Scientific Honey bee management for quality honey production- I, Types, Composition and Quality parameters Published by Dept of Entomology and Apiculture, UHF, Nauni. 12 Pages.

242. Thakur, R.K. and Gupta, J.K. 1998. Queen rearing and royal jelly production in honey bees. Technical bulletin. Department of Entomology and Apiculture, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India-173 230.

243. Goyal, N.P., Thakur, R.K. and Rana, B.S. 1994. Paragan sahayak keet aur unka keetnashi rashayano se bachao. Pradarshani, 1994 (3 prisht).

244. Goyal, N.P., Raina, B.S. and Thakur, R.K.1994. Himachal Pradesh mein madhumakhi palan. Pradarshni. 1994 (3 prisht)

245. Thakur, J.R. and Thakur, R.K.1992. Seb ke rass chusani wale pramukh keeday tatha unki roktham. Keet Karam. 3/1992 (3 prisht).

PRACTICAL MANUAL

246. Gupta, J. K. , Sharma, H. K. and Thakur, R. K. 2009. Practical manual on Beekeeping for the

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pdarathon ki upyogita evum utpadan videyan(Production of Honey and other hive products and their importance)In compendium on Training on honey bee management (eds. Rakesh Gupta, Jitender Kumar Chuhan, Mai Chand and Satyabir Singh Chaudhary). Organized by DEE, Dr. Y.S. Parmar UHF, Nauni – Solan in collaboration with State Beekeeping Center Jeolikote, Nainital, Uttrakhand (w.e.f. June 06 to 08, 2012) pp. 20-23.

259. Wide News coverage was given to the lecture delivered at Swami Vivekanand PG College of Education, Tarkwari, Hamirpur (H.P.) 176045 on 17 March 2012 and the news appeared in Punjab kesari on dated 18 March, 2012.

260. Another invited lecture entitled “Role of Bumble Bees in crop pollination” which was delivered in National Seminar on “Hill Horticulture- Challenges and opportunities” Navbahar, Shimla-II on June 12, 2012 was published as a article entitled “Ab Bhambre karenge seb ka pollination” in Amar Ujala on 15.06.2012 and as a news coverage in Divya Himachal on 13.06.2012.

261. Thakur R. K.2011.Deforestation, Pesticides shrink pollinator’s colonies. In Hindustan

TimesMay12, 2011.

262. Thakur, R. K. 2008. Bees mean business. In a first Indian experts culture bumblebees that have great export potential. Mail Today Feb 27,2008 pp13-14

263. Thakur, R. K. 2006. Beekeeping practices for quality honey production. In Compendium of “Honey buyer-seller meet and conference” organized by ASAP New Delhi ( June 26-27, 2006) in press.

264. Thakur, R. K. 2006. Rani Mon Prajanan- Ek Bayavsai. Krishi Samridhi. (1): 31-33.

265. Thakur, R. K. and Thakur, K. R. 2006.Varroa mite Ki Sankramkta avum Prabandan. Krishi Samridhi. (2): 33-35

266. Thakur, R. K. 2006. Mite attacks bring down honey yield. The Indian Express Nov10, 2006. PP11.

267. Thakur, R. K. 2006.Rearing Bumble bee in captivity. Hindusthan Times. Pp 15.

268. Thakur, R.K.1992. Bibhin rituo me mon palan. Farmer and Parliament. 27:41. 269. Thakur, J.R. and Thakur, R.K.1992. Seb ke rass chusk keet avum niantaran. Farmer and

Parliament. 28:7.

270. Gupta, J.K. and Thakur, R.K.1991. Madhumakhion kee bahia avum antrik rachana. In Procced. of Mon palan sivir held at RHRS Jachh (May 10-15). pp. 7-8.

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271. Thakur, R.K. and Sharma, N.K. 1991. Sathanantaran madhumakhi palan. Ibid. pp. 53-54. 272. Thakur, R.K.1991. Madhu, mon nishkashan bhandaran avum bikary. Ibid. pp. 33-34.

273. Gupta, D., Thakur, R.K. and Sharma, I.M. 1991. Aam ke mukhya hanikark keet avum unki

rokthan. Farmer and Parliament. 26:37.

274. Thakur, R.K. and Sharma, N.K. 1990. Important insect pest of subtropical fruits in Himachal Pradesh and their management. In Proceed. of T&V Training for ADOs (Agric. & Ort.) of Himachal Pradesh : On management technology of sub-tropical fruits and vegetables held at RHRS, Jachh. Pp. 39.

275. Thakur, R.K. 1990. Mon palan avum par paragan. Ibid. pp. 48-50

276. Thakur, R.K.1990. Insect-pests of sub-tropical vegetable crops and their management. Ibid. pp. 56-59.

277. Thakur, R.K.1990. Subjion ke mukhya keet tatha unki rokthan. In Proceed. of Gramin veestar

adhikari parikshan sivir on cultivation of sub-tropical fruits and vegetables held at RHRS Jachh (June 18-23). Pp. 54-56.

278. Thakur, R.K.1990. Phallon ke mukhya keet tatha unki roktham. Ibid. pp. 43-54. 279. Thakur, R.K.1990. Bibhin rituin mein mon prabandh. Ibid. pp. 14-15. 280. Thakur, R.K.1990. Mon parivaron me bak-choot avum niantaran. Ibid. pp. 16-18.

Contribution of other Publications

281. Thakur, R. K.and Kumaranag, K. M. 2016. Annual Report (2015-16). Project Coordinating Unit, ICAR-All India Coordinated Research Project on Honey Bees and Pollinators, Division of Entomology. IARI, New Delhi -12. India: pp-124.

282. Thakur, R. K. and Kumaranag, K. M. 2016. Biennial Report (2013-15). Project Coordinating Unit, ICAR-All India Coordinated Research Project on Honey Bees and Pollinators, Division of Entomology. IARI, New Delhi -12. India: pp-212

283. Thakur, R. K. and Kumaranag, K. M. 2016. Abstracts of Research Publications (1980-2016). Apicultural Research under the aegis of ICAR-All India Coordinated Research Project on Honey bees and Pollinators). Project Coordinating Unit, ICAR-All India Coordinated Research Project on Honey Bees and Pollinators, Division of Entomology. IARI, New Delhi -12. India: pp-266.

284. Thakur, R. K.2016. Awareness-cum-Training programme on scientific bee keeping under Tribal Sub Plan AICRP (HB &P). Project Coordinating Unit, ICAR-All India Coordinated Research Project on Honey Bees and Pollinators, Division of Entomology. IARI, New Delhi -12. India: pp-70.

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285. Thakur, R. K. 2016. Compendium of Good Management practices for bee keeping. Project Coordinating Unit, ICAR-All India Coordinated Research Project on Honey Bees and Pollinators, Division of Entomology. IARI, New Delhi -12. India: pp -116.

286. Thakur, R. K. and Kumaranag, K. M. 2016. All India Coordinated Research Project on Honey Bees and Pollinators-At a Glance. Published by ICAR-All India Coordinated Research Project on Honey Bees and Pollinators. New Delhi.

287. Sharma, H. K.,Thakur, R. K.,Kumaranag, K. M., Kiran Rana and Thakur, M.2016. Fasalon ki utpadakata me paragan keeton ka mahatv va keetanasion se suraksha ka upay. Published AICRP (Honeybees and pollinators). Division of Entomology, IARI, NewDelhi-110012

288. Singh, A. K. Singh, H. K., Thakur, R.K.and Nagukho. 2016. Notun Manu Karne (Bee Keeping), (Nagamis dialect). Publsihed by AICRP (Honey bees and Pollinators), SASRD, Nagaland University, Medziphema, Nagaland.

289. Bienefeld, K., Reinsch, N. Thakur, R.K.1999. Evaluation of variance components for the characters uncapping and removal of varroa infested brood with the help of Schwellen - Model (Varianzkomponenschatzung fur die Merkmale Offnen und Ausraumen varroabefallener Brut mit ilfe eines Schwellen - Model - Ausatzes) In German Beekeeping Research Institute Seminar held Universitat Marburg from 23.3.99 to 25.3.99.

290. Thakur, R.K.1996. Photogrphs on polish beekeeping. In Neus Zur Bienenforschung in pollen und Deutschland by [.Hedke.]. Deutches Bienen J. 1/97:10-11.

291. Thakur, R.K., Bienefeld, K. and Keller, R. 1996. Infra-red photograph of Varroa defense

behaviour of A. mellifera carnica (In Berucksichingung des Anteilsbechadigter Varroa - Milben bei der SelektionVarroa tolerenter Honig bienen, by Bienefeld). Deutches Bienen J. 2, A. 293-295.

Administrative experience

Appointed warden of New UG Hostel for two terms (1992-94 and 1994-96). As a warden New UG Hostel, I played active role in solving day to day problems, maintenance of discipline in the Hostel, improved hostel mess management and controlling ragging in the hostel. Controlled the muster-roll of the DPL staff employed in the hostel.

Again appointed warden of UG Hostel (July 1998 to December 2000). Looked after the welfare of 100 students. During the tenure the UG Hostel was brought to presentable form by monitoring the maintenance work and creation of infrastructure facilities, basic amenities entertainment devices etc. These effects have been made the student stay in the hostel comfortable and congenial environment for studies. Hostel function was organized for the first time during the tenure after the lapse of four years.

Head Apiculture, Dabur Nepal Private Limited for Two Years 2001-2003. Technical Head, Sanat products private limited New Delhi 2004-2005 Looking after the welfare of ten employees working in various externally funded research

projects. Monitoring research and funding of 26 centres of AICRP (HB&P) across different states of the

country.

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Overall management of project coordinating unit at IARI, New Delhi. Other institutional activities

Acted as group leader of education tour of the hostlers of New PG Hostel. The students were taken to Manikaran and surrounding orchards (w.e.f. 6.3.98 to 8.3.98).

Remained the member of Bus Checking Committee nominated by Vice-Chancellor during 1992-98.

Organized Hostel tour, Nauni to Manali (4.2.1995 to 6.2.1995). Presiding Officer for B.Sc. (Ort) 2nd year of 4 years programme in Central Student Association

election. Member boarding and lodging committee for North Zone Inter Varsity Table Tennis

Championship (Men and Women) (28.12.1992 to 31.12.1992) and all Inter Varsity Table Tennis (Men and Women) Championship (1-3.3.1993).

Member lodging and boarding committee in All India University Volley Ball Championship and North Zone Inter University Volley Ball Championship (31.10.1994 to 11.11.1994).

Member boarding and lodging committee of Kisan Mela (7.1.1995). Member antiragging committee. Member refreshment, boarding and gown distribution committee for 3rd Convocation of the

University held on 8.5.1995. Group leader of the students educational tour of Himachal Pradesh during 1991-1992. Remained President Kabbadi Club of University. Acted Presiding Officer of Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan

Teacher Welfare Association (4.5.1995). Member quotation collection committee. Acted as Presiding Officer of B.Sc. (Ort) 3rd year (4 yr programme) and 4th year 5 year

programme in UH Central Student Association during 1994-95. Remained Joint Secretary, UHF Solan, Teachers Association (1993-94 and 1998-99). Acted as Presiding Officer, in assembly elections. Member temple committee of University. Remained member core committee, UHFTA Solan (2010-11). Attended meeting with The Comptroller, UHF, Nauni for the purchase and distribution of

sweets during the celebration of Independence Day- 2012 on 04.08.2012.

Other Professional Duties/ Membership of Societies/ Technical Committees, Etc.

External Examiner for evaluating M.Sc. Thesis of GB Pant University of Agricultural technology, Pantnagar. Conducted Thesis –viva at PantnagarUniversityduring 2006-07.

Acted as Examiner of HPKVV for paper setting and evaluating the answer sheets of Final year of B.Sc (Agr.) Programme 2006-2007

External Examiner for evaluating Msc. Thesis of Chaudhary Charan Singh University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, during 2008-09

Acted as Examiner of ND University Faizabad for paper setting Final year of Bsc (Agr.) Programme for the course Industrial Entomology 2008-2009

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Invited to conduct practical examination of M.Sc. Zoology IV Semester Course VII entitled “Comparative Anatomy of Vertebrates” on 4.07.2011 in Department of Biosciences HPU Summer Hill, Shimla-171005

Appointed as consultant by HPMI, Chandigarh for evaluating Kandrauri honey processing plant in Kangra District. I was member of the team of HP Agro Industries Corporation. I evaluated the plant and submitted report to HPMI and then to state Government. One day consultancy fees charged by the University was Rs 3000/- in lieu of my services to HPMI(2006-2007)

Member, Anti-Ragging Committee, College of Horticulture (1998-2003).Joint Secretary, UHF Teachers Association, Nauni-Solan (2000-2002).

Rapporteur, Horticulture Officer’s Workshop to finalize Package of Practices for Fruit Crops in 2008.

Rapporteur, Annual Meeting, Mini-Mission-I Research Projects (Phase-II) in 2005. Member boarding and lodging committee for the organization of XIVth workshop of AINP on

pesticide residue during June 14-15, 2005 Chairman Transport-cum-Delegate Reception committee for the organization of XVII Annual

group meeting of AICRP on Biological Control of Crop Pests and weeds held during May 29-30, 2008.

Member Tent, Shamiana and seating Arrangement Committee on the occasion of organization of Farmer-Scientists interaction Meet on 6.10.2006

Member quotation collection committee on the occasion of organization of Farmer-Scientists interaction Meet on 6.10.2006

Performed duty of an invigilator during entrance examination for admission to Undergraduate Programmes of the University during different academic sessions.

Member Board of studies of College of Horticulture from 2008-2009 onwards. Actively persuaded the different agendas for the welfare of student community and in improving academics in the college of Horticulture.

Attended Annual review meeting of Mini Mission-I (HP) held at CSKHPKV Palampur w.e.f. October 29-30, 2011 and presented Annual Progress Report of Two ongoing projects.

Specialist committees

1. Acted as member of sweet purchase and distribution committee during Independence Day

function (Aug, 15, 2010), (Aug, 15, 2011)and(Aug, 15, 2012).

2. Convener, food and refreshment committee during National Symposium on “Perspectives and

Challenges of integrated Pest Management for Sustainable Agriculture” being held from

November 19-21, 2010 at Nauni, Solan.

3. Member of Parthenium eradication Campaign Programme for Parthenium clearance at Rout-III

around Dairy, All boys’ hostels and NCC ground.

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4. Member Souvenir Committee for getting lectures and their printing during National

Symposium on “Perspectives and Challenges of integrated Pest Management for

Sustainable Agriculture” being held from November 19-21, 2010 at Nauni, Solan.

5. Acted as Chairman purchase committee duringOne day regional workshop on Strengthening

Network for the promotion of beekeeping, information sharing and making improvements in

Beekeeping curricula.

6. Convener, Apiculture/Beekeeping Exhibition during North Zone Agriculture fair at NIT

Hamirpur (from Feb 23-26, 2011).

7. Exhibition Department of Entomology and apiculture Exhibition, during North Zone

Agriculture fair at NIT Hamirpur (from Feb 23-26, 2011

8. Convener, Farmers Ptradarshini, during North Zone Agriculture fair at NIT Hamirpur (from

Feb 23-26, 2011. Various samples of farmers produce was received, arranged and evaluated in

the competition for giving the prizes.

9. Convener, Exhibition Department of Entomology and Apiculture Exhibition, Shoolini Fair

during at Solan (from June 24- 26, 2011)

10. Member selection committee for the post of JRF’s, SRF’s, Feldman and Trained Beekeepers

and DPL’s under the Projects NRT-002-07, HMM-056-07, HMM-047-07 and HGI-142-07,

appointed by Director of Research, UHF Nauni.

11. Organized and conducted visit of DR Malvika Chauhan and Mr Vinod Kothari Executive

Directors Himmothan (SRTT). Made presentation about the ongoing activities of Tata trust

project on Honey bees. Field visit was conducted during different areas where the adopted

beekeepers were operating.

12. Superintendent Examination College of Horticulture, Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of

Horticulture and Forestry Nauni, Solan-173230 for the evening Session w.e.f. 12.12.2011 to

24.12.2011.

13. Acting as In charge Undergraduate Laboratory of Department of Entomology and Apiculture.

14. Acting as In charge Extension activities of Department of Entomology and Apiculture.

15. Coordinator of various awareness and training camps organized at Main campus and in the

field namely Ghanduri, Fagu and Kassar of Sirmour District.

16. Member selection committee for the post of JRF’s, SRF’s, Feldman and Trained Beekeepers

and DPL’s under the Projects NRT-002-07, HMM-056-07, HMM-047-07 and HGI-142-07,

appointed by Director of Research, UHF Nauni.

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17. Acted as course director for 3 day training programme to Field Asstt./Field Asstt. Grade – I of

the University organized by training manager- cum – Deputy Registrar, Dr. Y.S. Parmar

University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni – Solan.

Awards/ Distinctions i) Asia Pacific Excellence Awards, a prestigious award for innovation in communications for the

Madhu Sandesh Project a collaborative project of AICRP (Honey bees and Pollinators), Crop Life Asia and KVK, Baramathi.

ii) Member of International Scientific Committee of Iranian Horticulture Congress 2017 organised by Tarbiat Modares University, Iran.

iii) Main Contact Person for the Bilateral collaboration between ICAR- AICRP (HB&P) in India and Western Sydney University in Australia for the Seven million Indo- Australian project on crop pollinators funded by Hortculture Innovation Australia

iv) Best Poster Award in First Putrajaya International Meliponi Conference, Convention

and Carnival held in Malaysia Genome Institute, Malaysia during 14th to 16th May, 2017.

v) Best Poster Award “Indigenous traditional practices vis –a- vis pollinators conservation”

inNational Seminar on “Contextual Relevance of ITKs in Plant Protection” organized by

ICAR-NCIPM, Pusa, New Delhi.

vi) Though colony collapse disorder is not reported from India, as proactive measure the Ministry

of Agriculture and Farmers welfare, Government of India has recommended multi institutional

and multi locationstudy on evaluating the impact of neonicotinoids on Pollinators with funds

from the registrants of neonicotinoids. Indian Council of Agricultural Research-All India

Coordinated Research Project on Honey Bees and Pollinators is the nodal agency for

implementing the project. Nine Research centers in different states representing different agro-

climatic conditions were selected for conducting the studies. The main objectives of the studies

are to evaluate the toxicity of the neonicotinoids to foraging bees under field and semi tunnel

trials, in vitro toxicity of neonicotinoid molecules to brood and adult bees and Pesticides

residues in pollen, nectar, honey and wax. I am designated as National Coordinator for two

years for project, “Study on Effect of Neonicotinoids on Honeybees” by DAC and Indian

Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.

vii) Monitored training programmes of the cooperating centers under the Tribal sub plan Scheme

and organized bee boxes for the centers for distribution to the farmers under training

programme. Organized awareness programmes on pollinators health and pollination

management under private funded project at Kullu, Himachal Pradesh and Solan,

Himachal Pradesh.Under Tribal Sub Plan Indian Council of Agricultural Research – All India

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Coordinated Research Project on Honey Bees and Pollinators organized 18 training

programmes between scientific bee keeping by imparting skills in modern bee keeping

with Apis cerana to tribals of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Odisha and Chattishgarh and that

of Apis mellifera to tribals of Himachal Pradesh, Uttara Khand, Jammu and Kashmir and

Rajasthan. The adoption of the Apismellifera bee keeping by the tribals of Kinnaur district of

Himachal Pradesh for the pollination of Apple orchards increased the productivity of their

orchards by 19.44 per cent and earning of additional income of 17496/- per farmer.

Additionally, 3 quintals of quality organic honey was produced by adopting migratory bee

keeping in the high altitude cold desert.

viii) DAAD Post Doctorate Fellowship/award for conducting advance research and training in

Germany (June 1995 to Sept. 1997). ix) Bio data appeared in Entomologist profile published by in Pestology. x) Honorary advisor to Dabur India Ltd. And North India Beekeepers Association. xi) Specially Interviewed by German Newspaper Agency and work appeared in German

Newspaper.

xii) Councillor of Pest Management and Economic Zoology.

xiii) Honorary member, HPMI Chandigarh, Expert in various Radio and TV programmes, key speaker in various conferences/ seminars and councilor of journal Pest management and economic zoology.

xiv) Guest of Honour during inaugural ceremony of the trainingentitled “Advances in apiculture” for state scientists of Uttarakhand state organized by HREC Dhankari, G.B.Pantanagar University of Agricultural Technology, Uttarakhand w.e.f 1.12.2010 to 3.12. 2010.Delivered three talks entitled “Bumble bees as important pollinators of crops.Management of honey bee diseases and pests and sustaining apicultural industry in India”.

xv) Got prize on the research paper entitled “Impact of bumble bee pollination on cucumber productivity under protected conditions”(Thakur Raj Kumar, Chauhan Avinash, Sharma Manish and Gupta R. K.). In “National Symposium on “Perspectives and Challenges of Integrated Pest Management for Sustainable Agriculture” held w.e.f November 19-21, 2011 organized by Indian Society of Pest Management and Economic Zoology and Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni – Solan.

xvi) Invited as an expert of Bumble bee and other pollinators to formulate the strategies for their experiments on rearing aspects under AICRP on honey bee and pollinators by Department of

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Entomology G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar to start collaborative project (w.e.f. 24 – 30 November, 2011).

xvii) Award of honour presented for acting as coordinator of Seven Day Basic course on “Scientific honey bee management for entrepreneurship development” By Green Tech Garden Solutions Lucknow at Nauni Solan (w.e.f November 14-20, 2011).

xviii) DAAD(German Academic Exchange Services) India is conducting a nation-wide study from amongst its few high-achieving scholars and I have been shortlisted for it. The study attempts to document the scholars' achievements and understand the impact that DAAD scholarships have had on the career and socio-economic journey of its scholars. The results of the research study would be published as a report by DAAD India in the first quarter of 2012.

xix) Presented letter of appreciation by Principal Swami Vivekanand PG College of Education, Tarkwari, Hamirpur (H.P.) 176045 on 17 March, 2012.

xx) Guest of Honour at Inaugural Function of the international workshop “International workshop on Technology Transfer in Beekeeping, Meliponiculture and Honey Festival - 2014”, andDelivered plenary lecture on topic entitled “Bumble bee rearing and pollination in India”.

xxi) Delivered a lead talk on “Pollination- An Integral Component of Biodiversity Conservation and sustainable Development”.

xxii) Acted as a chairperson on the “3rd World Biodiversity Congress”on the topic “Integrated Conservation strategies for Threatened biodiversity And Geodiversity for Global sustenance”.

xxiii) Best Poster Award “Indigenous traditional practices vis –a- vis pollinators conservation” inNational Seminar on “Contextual Relevance of ITKs in Plant Protection” organized by ICAR-NCIPM, Pusa, New Delhi.

xxiv) Member organizing committee of National Symposium on Integrated Pest Management for sustainable crop protection organized by division of Entomology ICAR-IARI New Delhi sponsored by Association of Biotech Led Enterprises, Agric focus group India. Acted as Penalist and presented a research paper on 24.02.2015.

xxv) Co-chairman in 4th Insect Science Congress held from April 16-17, 2015 Lead Speaker for the talk on “Pollination Possibilities in Protective Cultivation”. .

xxvi) Member IRC NCIPM New Delhi attended meetings and submitted NCIPM prioritization report to Director NCIPM.

xxvii) Member Bureau of Indian Standards.

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xxviii) Member National Bee Board.

xxix) Expert Member Regional committees of ICAR.

xxx) Technical advisor of Bee connect programme namely Madhu Sandesh operational around

KVK Baramati with pomegranate growers and onion seed producers. The growers were supplied Beehives to practically show impact of Bee pollination in increased crop productivity and to avoid injudicious use of pesticides.

xxxi) Recognized/ Approvedfaculty of IARI, New Delhi.

xxxii) Edited research papers of Indian Journal of Entomology, Indian Journal of Horticulture, and Journal of Entomological research.

xxxiii) Examiner/ Paper setter/ Thesis evaluator of HPU shimla, CSKHPKV Palampur, BHU Vanaras, GBPUAT Pantnagar, NDUAT Faizabad, UHF Nauni Solan, SKUAS&T Jammu.

xxxiv) Co-chairman of Award committee of seminar on contextual Relevance of “ITK’s in Plant Protection” held w.e.f. 28.-29 October, 2015 organized by NCIM in collaboration with ICAR – IARI, New Delhi.

xxxv) Special Invitee in the Natioanl Workshop on “ Sustainable Mango Production and Mango Diversity Show” at Malda, June 18-19, 2016

xxxvi) Delivered lead talk on “Possibilities of Apiculture as sustainable CSR practice Acted a Panelist in one day workshop on sustainable CSR Practices shared ideas organized by country programme manager GEF/UNDP/SGP/CEE C – 40 South Extension part II New Delhi 110 049 at Hotel Excellency Bhubaneswar Orissa on 05.11.2015 and 06.11.2015.

xxxvii) Guest of Honor in Tribal training programme closing on 05.04.2016 at Dr. Y S Parmar Univ. of Horticulture and Forestry Nanui Solon – 173 230.

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