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ICAR - National Research Centre on Mithun, Nagaland signed an MoU with private firm Creative Displayers, Kolkata for the transfer of technology for a ‘Mineral block dispenser’. The innovative mineral block dispenser helps in delivering controlled mineral supplements to large and small ruminants, protects against adverse environmental conditions, and is user-friendly. The technology transfer MoU was signed on the occasion of ICAR Foundation day on 16th July 2023 in the presence of Shri...

The Online Discussion and Interactive Meeting on "Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) Preparedness in Mithun" was organized by ICAR-NRC on Mithun on June 21, 2023. Dr. Girish Patil, Director of ICAR-NRCM, welcomed the Chief Guest, Speakers, and other participants of the event. Dr. Amrish Kumar Tyagi, ADG (Animal Nutrition and Physiology), ICAR, New Delhi, the Chief Guest of the interactive meeting, delivered his initial remarks on the importance of preventing and controlling animal diseases. He also...

ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Medziphema, Nagaland celebrated the 9th International Day of Yoga with great enthusiasm on 21st June 2023 on the theme "Serving humanity". A knowledgeable and experienced Director, Dr. Girish Patil S. acted as an instructor and led the participants through a series of yoga asanas (postures) and pranayama (breathing exercises). The event began with a warm welcome and a brief introduction about the significance of yoga in promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being....

Mithun farmers from Anjaw & Lower Subansiri, Arunachal Pradesh visited ICAR-NRC on Mithun as a part of an exposure tour organized under CSS-RGM by the District Animal Husbandry & Veterinary office, Arunachal Pradesh from 15th to 16th June 2023. A Mithun farmers' exposure tour was an educational program where farmers visited NRCM, Mithun farm, meat and milk processing lab, semen lab and fodder demonstration plot to learn and exchange ideas. It was a platform to broaden their perspectives...

An Animal Health cum Vaccination Camp was organized on 08th June 2023. A total of 28 Mithuns were vaccinated against FMD in the programme and serum samples were collected as a part of routine disease screening. NRCM scientists interacted with the farmers and discussed various problems and requirements for the betterment of the Mithun farmers. The Institute will continuously monitor the mithun rearing community and will provide all possible technical support for enhancing the production and...

On 7th June, 2023, ICAR-NRC on Mithun conducted Animal Health Camp and TSP inputs materials distribution programme at Pathso and Yokao village of Noklak district Nagaland. During the vaccination programme, ear tagging was also demonstrated. After the vaccination camp, there was an interactive section between mithun farmers and Institute Scientist. Dr. Kobu Khate (CTO), highlighted the different technologies developed by the institute for the welfare of mithun husbandry. He further taught and...

ICAR-NRC on Mithun Nagaland celebrated the World Environment Day 2023 on 5th June with a thrust on the mission “Life” i.e. "Lifestyle for Environment". Various representatives from Medziphema area joined hands with NRCM in the celebration. Representatives from Medziphema Mechii Krotho, GB Union, Medziphema Town Youth Organization participated in the tree plantation campaign at NRCM Mithun Farm Medziphema. Various tree species were planted at the enclosed grazing area of the farm. There were 57...

The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) will host the 16th Agricultural Science Congress (ASC) and ASC Expo from 10 to 13 October 2023 in Kochi. The ASC is organized by the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), New Delhi and it will focus on the theme ‘Transformation of agri-food systems for achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs)’. The Congress aims to bring together leading academicians, researchers, students, farmers, entrepreneurs, etc. from across...

ICAR- NRC on Mithun Medziphema conducted 5 days programme “Hands on training on Mithun Husbandry Practices for Veterinary Field Assistant (VFA) Trainees” from Veterinary Field Assistant Training Institute, Medziphema –Nagaland under Institute under Tribal Sub-Plan w.e.f. 22nd to 26th May 2023. This programme was organized as a part of the capacity-building program with the objectives to educate and to create awareness and enhance their knowledge and skill about Mithun husbandry practices so...

ICAR-NRC on Mithun Organized Awareness programme on “Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) for Mithun Farmers Prosperity” at Panchayat hall, Porba, Phek on 16th May 2023. The programme was Chaired by Dr. Girish Patil S, Director, NRC on Mithun and Dr. Imsunaro, DDM (Phek), NABARD acted as Chief Guest. The programme witnessed other Dignitaries and about 120 farmers from five villages of Phek district, Nagaland. The programme started with the welcome address by Dr. Esther Longkumer, Program...

ICAR-NRC on Mithun has initiated work on a cluster-based approach for promoting scientific Mithun production in North East India. As part of this, the Centre has established Mithun Conservation Unit in the Thopovisu Cluster, Phek district, Nagaland State. The unit was inaugurated by Dr. B. N. Tripathi, DDG (AS), ICAR on 12th April 2023. In the Thopovisu cluster, an Animal health camp cum vaccination programme was organized on 12th May 2023. In the camp more than 60 Mithun belonging to the...

The students of Charis High Academy, Chumukedima visited ICAR-NRC on mithun as a part of School Field Trip on 11.05.2023. The objective is to enhance and strengthen the students’ knowledge on unique majestic bovine, Mithun. A total of 54 students from class III to VI accompanied by 5 teachers had an opportunity to interact with the scientist and witnessed the Semi-Intensive Mithun rearing system at the Institute’s farm.

The 30th meeting of Institute Management Committee was held on 02nd May 2023. The meeting was Chaired by Dr. Girish Patil S., Director, ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Nagaland. Members of IMC which included Dr. Amrish Kumar Tyagi, ADG (ANP), ICAR, New Delhi, Dr. Arnab Sen, Joint Director, ICAR, Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Lamphelpat, Imphal, Dr. N. H. Mohan, Principal Scientist (Animal Physiology) & ICAR-National Fellow, ICAR-National Research Centre on Pig, Guwahati, Dr. A. R....