<p>Navi Mumbai: In what comes as a success and encouragement for conservation experts, naturalists and tribal communities, the first honey harvest was done near the Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary in the scenic coastal Raigad district adjoining the financial capital of Mumbai.</p><p>The initiative was a collaborative project of Green Works Trust in partnership with SBI Foundation and is designed to empower the tribal community.</p><p>The project has equipped 30 households with skills and knowledge necessary for sustainable bee-keeping. </p><p>Along with this, each of the 30 tribal beneficiaries have been provided 5 active bee boxes and the necessary equipment to develop their own bee-keeping enterprise. By fostering this traditional practice, the project aims to create alternative livelihoods while simultaneously contributing to the preservation of the sanctuary's delicate ecosystem.</p>.Dizziness, weightless tongue, baby feet: Challenges astronauts face upon return to earth.<p>The project ‘Sustainable Phansad’ recognizes the vital role of local communities in safeguarding natural resources. </p><p>Under this project, a bee-keeping initiative titled 'Madhukosh' aims to serve as a sustainable income source for the tribe, thus reducing reliance on potentially harmful activities within the sanctuary. Moreover, the presence of bees enhances pollination, contributing to the health and biodiversity of Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary and nearby areas.</p><p>“The project has a long-term holistic approach towards conservation of the sanctuary." said Krupa Patil, Trustee, Green Works Trust.</p><p>"This project exemplifies our commitment to supporting community development along with conservation efforts. We believe in empowering communities to become stewards of their own natural heritage," she added.</p><p>The harvested honey, a product of traditional knowledge combined with modern bee-keeping practices represents the harmonious blend of human activity and nature, fostering a brighter and more sustainable future for the region.</p><p>Project ‘Sustainable Phansad’ continues to build upon this success, aiming to expand the bee-keeping initiative and further empower local communities in their role as protectors of Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary. </p><p>Other than ‘Madhukosh’ (livelihoods development through bee-keeping), Green Works Trust in partnership with SBI Foundation implements other initiatives like EcoBEES’* (for providing nature education at schools and dry waste collection in villages) and 'Training the Tribes’ (for providing supplementary education to tribal children). Initiatives like 'Conserving Jataayu’ (for reviving vulture population) and 'Biodiversity Counts’ (for the monitoring of birds and herps) in Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary are also run under Project 'Sustainable Phansad' in association with Maharashtra Forest Department. </p>
<p>Navi Mumbai: In what comes as a success and encouragement for conservation experts, naturalists and tribal communities, the first honey harvest was done near the Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary in the scenic coastal Raigad district adjoining the financial capital of Mumbai.</p><p>The initiative was a collaborative project of Green Works Trust in partnership with SBI Foundation and is designed to empower the tribal community.</p><p>The project has equipped 30 households with skills and knowledge necessary for sustainable bee-keeping. </p><p>Along with this, each of the 30 tribal beneficiaries have been provided 5 active bee boxes and the necessary equipment to develop their own bee-keeping enterprise. By fostering this traditional practice, the project aims to create alternative livelihoods while simultaneously contributing to the preservation of the sanctuary's delicate ecosystem.</p>.Dizziness, weightless tongue, baby feet: Challenges astronauts face upon return to earth.<p>The project ‘Sustainable Phansad’ recognizes the vital role of local communities in safeguarding natural resources. </p><p>Under this project, a bee-keeping initiative titled 'Madhukosh' aims to serve as a sustainable income source for the tribe, thus reducing reliance on potentially harmful activities within the sanctuary. Moreover, the presence of bees enhances pollination, contributing to the health and biodiversity of Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary and nearby areas.</p><p>“The project has a long-term holistic approach towards conservation of the sanctuary." said Krupa Patil, Trustee, Green Works Trust.</p><p>"This project exemplifies our commitment to supporting community development along with conservation efforts. We believe in empowering communities to become stewards of their own natural heritage," she added.</p><p>The harvested honey, a product of traditional knowledge combined with modern bee-keeping practices represents the harmonious blend of human activity and nature, fostering a brighter and more sustainable future for the region.</p><p>Project ‘Sustainable Phansad’ continues to build upon this success, aiming to expand the bee-keeping initiative and further empower local communities in their role as protectors of Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary. </p><p>Other than ‘Madhukosh’ (livelihoods development through bee-keeping), Green Works Trust in partnership with SBI Foundation implements other initiatives like EcoBEES’* (for providing nature education at schools and dry waste collection in villages) and 'Training the Tribes’ (for providing supplementary education to tribal children). Initiatives like 'Conserving Jataayu’ (for reviving vulture population) and 'Biodiversity Counts’ (for the monitoring of birds and herps) in Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary are also run under Project 'Sustainable Phansad' in association with Maharashtra Forest Department. </p>