Samuel Dhoraray: A Source of Inspiration for Youth
In the remote village of Meromagutu in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, Samuel Dhoraray resides and has become a source of inspiration for local youth. For the past 40 years, Samuel has been engaged in beekeeping, which is also a source of income for him.
Beekeeping in Remote Areas
Living far away from the city, Samuel’s beekeeping activities are well known in the region. The demand for his honey extends not only to Jharkhand but also to Odisha and West Bengal. People come to buy his honey, highlighting the success of his venture.
Support from Family
Samuel’s wife, Fulmani, also actively supports him in his beekeeping venture. Samuel has set up around 38 wooden boxes on his small plot of land for honey extraction, with the entire process taking about 15 days to complete.
Variety of Flavors
Samuel shared that depending on the season, bees gather nectar from different flowers to produce honey with various flavors. Currently, honey is being extracted from kusum and karanj flowers, with jamun honey being harvested during the monsoon. The family earns a substantial income by selling honey throughout the year.
बंदगांव के मेरोमगुटू गांव में रहने वाले सैमुएल ढोडराय ने पिछले 40 सालों से मधुमक्खी पालन करके एक प्रेरणा स्रोत बना लिया है। उन्होंने अपनी पत्नी के साथ मिलकर इस काम में मेहनत की है और अब वह चाहते हैं कि सरकार उन्हें आर्थिक मदद करके अधिक युवाओं को मधुमक्खी पालन के क्षेत्र में रोजगार उपलब्ध कराए। उनका मधु न केवल झारखंड में बल्कि ओडिशा और बंगाल में भी मांग है।
