Resham Chhantyal Switches from Traditional Sheep Farming to Commercial Beekeeping in Myagdi

Myagdi. Resham Chhantyal of Gurja, Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality-1, Myagdi, has abandoned traditional sheep farming for commercial beekeeping.

The 44-year-old Chhantyal, who chose beekeeping as an alternative to sheep farming in nomadic herds, has become self-employed and self-reliant. "Instead of following sheep and goats to the mountains and plains regardless of winter, summer, rain or shine, it is easier for me and my family to keep bees by placing hives around the house," he said. "Currently, there are 80 bee colonies. I produce 300 liters of honey annually at a rate of Rs 2,000 per liter and sell it from home."