Welcome to National Research Centre on Mithun
About us
The ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun was established in June 1988 in the state of Nagaland under the aegis of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research to provide impetus on the research work on Mithun (Bos frontalis). Mithun, a ruminant species belonging to the family Bovidae and assumed to be the domesticated form of wild gaur (Bos gaurus) is indigenous to the eastern Himalayas and referred to as the ‘sacrificial ox’ of the North-Eastern Region of India. It plays an important role in the traditions and rituals of the vast tribal population of this region.
ICAR-NRC on Mithun has been playing key roles in the conservation, breeding, and health management of this magnificent species. The scientists of this Institute, in the past 28 years, have generated significant scientific information and developed many farmers’ friendly technologies and a package of practices for making mithun husbandry a sustainable commercial venture.
Success Stories
News and Announcements
Training cum Input Distribution Programme under the NDRI NEH Project ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Eastern Regional Station, Kalyani, West Bengal, in collaboration with ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Jharnapani, successfully organized a Training cum Input Distribution Programme under the NDRI NEH Project titled “Improving Livelihood through Livestock and Poultry Farming in Nagaland.” A total of 56 farmers, including 23 males and 33 females, from different villages of Nagaland—Molvom, Jharnapani, Kupuhe, Zujum, and Yimpang—actively participated in the event. The... |
3 Days Hands-on Training Program for Postgraduate Students of Patkai Christian College ICAR-NRC on Mithun Organizes Hands-on Training Program for Postgraduate Students of Patkai Christian College
Medziphema, Nagaland – The ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun (ICAR-NRCM) is organizing a three-day hands-on training program for postgraduate students from the Department of Zoology, Patkai Christian College, Patkai. A total of 25 master's students are participating in this specialized training, which focuses on common laboratory tools and techniques.
This training program is... |
Dr. R.C. Agarwal, Deputy Director General (Education), ICAR Headquarters, New Delhi, visited ICAR - National Research Centre on Mithun, Nagaland, on 28.02.2025. Dr. R.C. Agarwal, Deputy Director General (Education), ICAR Headquarters, New Delhi, visited ICAR - National Research Centre on Mithun, Nagaland, on 28.02.2025.
During his visit, he toured the farm and laboratory facilities and interacted with the scientists and staff of the institution. Dr. Girish Patil S, Director, ICAR - NRC on Mithun, provided an overview of the institute’s key activities and achievements.
Dr. Agarwal appreciated the institute’s research efforts and its collaborative... |
ICAR - NRC on Mithun, Nagaland has obtained its 9th patent and first patent of 2025. ICAR - NRC on Mithun, Nagaland has obtained its 9th patent and first patent of 2025.
Many congratulations to lead inventor and co-inventors, esteemed Director of the institute and ITMU I/c for the achievement.
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ICAR-NRC on Mithun participated in the TOLIC Dimapur meeting Indian Agricultural Research Council - Rashtriya Gemini Research Center attended the meeting of Town Official Language Implementation Committee (TOLIC) Dimapur on 28-02-2025, where Brigadier Raman Sharma, Sena Medal and Tolik Dimapur chairman ensured maximum reach by adopting new ideas for effective implementation of Hindi from all central government institutions The call for.
ICAR-NRC on Mithun participated in the TOLIC Dimapur meeting on 28-02-2025, where Brigadier Raman Sharma, Sena Medal... |
