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Two value-added products from Mithun commercialized to M/s North East Farming Initiatives, Guwahati. This will help in the promotion of value addition to Mithun meat in North East India which will help in enhancing income to all players in the value chain including farmers and creation of employment. This is another step in entrepreneurship promotion in NE India by ICAR - NRC on Mithun.  

On November 15, 2023, the ICAR - National Research Centre on Mithun, Medziphema, Nagaland, in collaboration with the ICAR - National Meat Research Institute, Hyderabad, successfully organized "Mithun Mela cum Farmers-Scientists Interaction" in Khonoma Village, Kohima. The event featured Dr. Ravi Yadav, Director, National Rainfed Area Authority, New Delhi, as the esteemed Chief Guest. The program commenced with a warm welcome by Dr. Narendra V N, Scientist (Agricultural Extension), and a keynote...

"भ्रष्टाचार का विरोध करें; राष्ट्र के प्रति समर्पित रहें" "Say no to corruption; Commit to the Nation!" On the occasion of #VigilanceAwarenessWeek 2023, Director, Dr. Girish Patil, S. administered the integrity pledge to the Scientists/Officers/Employees/Staff of ICAR - NRC on Mithun, Medziphema, Nagaland on 30.10.2023.

On 6th November, 2023, an awareness program on the "Advantages of Mithun Rearing under Semi-Intensive Farming System" was successfully organized in Tening, Peren District, Nagaland. The event brought together farmers from Nzaw and Tening villages to explore the benefits and practical aspects of semi-intensive mithun rearing. The program was chaired by the esteemed Hon'ble Director, Dr. Girish Patil, S. and actively participated by the Mithun Society President, Secretary and Members of Tening...

The insightful lecture on "Procurement" by Shri. Pradyumna Kumar Jain, Registrar/ Chief Administrative Officer (Sr. Grade) from ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar – Bareilly, U.P., was organized by ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun, Medziphema-797106, Nagaland, and ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre. The lecture, which was a part of the Vigilance Awareness Campaign 2023 under the Capacity Building Programme with the theme "Say no to Corruption;...

CAR - NRC on Mithun, Medziphema, Nagaland is hosting 2 weeks Rural Agricultural Work Experience & Agro-Industrial Attachment (RAWE & AIA) training on "Mithun Husbandry for Rural prosperity and Employment Creation in NER" for the B.Sc. (Hons. IVth Year) Agriculture students of Dolphin (P.G.) Institute of Biomedical & Natural Sciences, Dehradun - Uttarakhand, from 26th October to 8th November 2023. 

A lecture was organized by ICAR - NRC on Mithun, Nagaland in hybrid mode under "Azadi Ka Amritmahotsav" on 'National Initiatives for livestock sector development and one health.' The speaker was Dr. Sindoora Ganapati, a Visiting PSA Fellow from the Government of India.

The eighth Institute Animal Ethics Committee (IAEC) meeting of ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun, Medziphema – 797106, Nagaland, took place on October 17, 2023. All the projects submitted to IAEC for approval were reviewed in the presence of external CPCSEA nominees and internal IAEC members. The meeting was attended by Dr. Gunjan Das (main nominee), Dr. P. Chattopadhyay (Scientist from outside of the Institute), Mr. L. Biswajeet Meitei (Socially Aware nominee), IAEC chairman Dr. Nazrul...

On the 14th of October 2023, ICAR - National Research Centre on Mithun, organized a health camp at one of its Mithun conservation units located in the pristine region of Khonoma, Kohima, Nagaland. This event was graced by Dr. BP Mishra, Director of NBAGR, and Dr. Girish Patil S Director of NRC Mithun. Dr. BP Mishra took a moment to appreciate and acknowledge the relentless dedication and commitment of NRC Mithun in the conservation and preservation of this unique species, which holds immense...

On the 36th Foundation Day, ICAR - National Research Centre on Mithun, Nagaland, organized an ICAR-Industry Interface Meeting. This session, chaired by the distinguished Padma Shree Dr. Udabh Bharali and co-chaired by Dr. B. P. Mishra, Director, NBAGR, Haryana, and Dr. Arnab Sen, Head, IVRI Regional Station, Kolkata, brought together prominent stakeholders from various sectors. Notable attendees at the meeting included Dr. Vikram Singh, Senior Scientist, IPTM, ICAR HQ, Dr. VK Vidyarthi,...

On the auspicious occasion of the 36th Foundation Day, ICAR - National Research Centre on Mithun, Nagaland had the privilege of hosting an Interface Meeting on Animal Genetic Resources in Nagaland. This meeting, chaired by the esteemed Dr. BP Mishra, Director, ICAR - NBAGR, Karnal brought together stakeholders, including scientists from ICAR - NRC on Mithun, ICAR Nagaland Centre, Nagaland University, and officials from the State Animal Husbandry Department. One of the key takeaways from the...

36th Foundation Day of ICAR - National Research Centre on Mithun, Nagaland on October 13, 2023. The occasion was graced by distinguished guests: Chief Guest: Padma Shree Dr. Udabh Bharali Special Guest: Dr. BP Mishra, Director, ICAR - NBAGR, Karnal Guest of Honors: Dr. I Shakuntala, Dean, CVSc, Jalukie, and Dr. VK Vidyarthi, Dean, SET, Nagaland University Presided Over By: Dr. GS Patil, Director, ICAR - NRC on Mithun The highlight of the celebration was the Foundation Day...

The first Institute Biosafety Committee meeting of ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun, Medziphema – 797106, Nagaland, took place on October 12, 2023. Director, ICAR - NRC on Mithun Dr. Girish Patil, S. & Dr. Arnab Sen, a distinguished expert and Head of the Regional Station, ICAR-IVRI, Kolkata, presided over the meeting and provided invaluable insights into biosafety concepts and the future direction of ICAR-NRC on Mithun. The meeting encompassed in-depth discussions on the...