Department of Environmental Science, University of Calcutta organized a workshop on Foldscope at Beekeeping training summer camp, at Universal Bee Club, Bauria, West Bengal in collaboration with Howrah Vigyan Chetna Samannaya.

Introductory session-
In this camp, the brief idea of melissopalynology and the use of melissopalynology for evaluation of honey was given to the beekeepers.

Demonstration Session-

In this session, a brief idea of paper microscope was given to the participants. observation and handling of foldscope were demonstrated.

Observation under foldscope-

In this session, participants observed various slides of pollen grains under foldscope.

Conclusion-

This was their first exposure to foldscope and in this time period, they had acquired a sufficient amount of knowledge about foldscope. Overall it was a success.