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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.

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XVI Research Advisory Committee Meeting held at ICAR – National Research Centre on Mithun from September 20th to 24th, 2023

XVI Research Advisory Committee Meeting held at ICAR – National Research Centre on Mithun from September 20th to 24th, 2023
The XVI Research Advisory Committee Meeting of the ICAR – National Research Centre on Mithun held from September 20th to 24th, 2023. The meeting commenced with a thorough exploration of our laboratories and mithun museum on September 20th, where the Committee had the opportunity to engage with our dedicated scientists. Subsequently, on September 21st, the Committee visited our Mithun farm in Medziphema and convened a significant meeting with esteemed members, including Dr. M. R. Saseendranath,...

हिंदी सप्ताह 2023 समापन समारोह / Hindi week 2023 valedictory function

हिंदी सप्ताह 2023 समापन समारोह / Hindi week 2023 valedictory function
भाकृअनुप - राष्ट्रीय मिथुन अनुसंधान केंद्र ने हिंदी सप्ताह 2023 समापन समारोह मनाया, जिसमें विशेष अतिथि के रूप में केवीएएसयू, केरल के कुलपति डॉ. एम. आर. ससींद्रनाथ की सम्मानित उपस्थिति देखी गई। , और डॉ. एके त्यागी, एडीजी (एएन एंड पी), भाकृअनुप, नई दिल्ली मुख्य अतिथि थे। मुख्य अतिथि और विशिष्ट अतिथि दोनों ने अपने आधिकारिक कामकाज में हिंदी को बढ़ावा देने के लिए संस्थान के सराहनीय प्रयासों की सराहना की। संस्थान के निदेशक डॉ. गिरीश पाटिल ने संस्थान की दिन-प्रतिदिन की गतिविधियों में हिंदी भाषा के गहन...

भाकृअनुप - राष्ट्रीय मिथुन अनुसंधान केंद्र में हिंदी सप्ताह 2023 का उद्घाटन / Hindi Week 2023 inauguration at ICAR-NRC on Mithun

भाकृअनुप - राष्ट्रीय मिथुन अनुसंधान केंद्र में हिंदी सप्ताह 2023 का उद्घाटन / Hindi Week 2023 inauguration at ICAR-NRC on Mithun
भाकृअनुप-राष्ट्रीय मिथुन अनुसंधान केंद्र ने 14 सितंबर 2023 को हिंदी दिवस के उत्सव के साथ हिंदी सप्ताह, 2023 का उद्घाटन किया। भाकृअनुप-राष्ट्रीय मिथुन अनुसंधान केंद्र के पूर्व प्रधान वैज्ञानिक डॉ.सरोज टोप्पो मुख्य अतिथि थे। अपने भाषण के दौरान, उन्होंने इस बात पर जोर दिया कि हिंदी को केंद्र सरकार की आधिकारिक भाषा का दर्जा प्राप्त है, और हमें इसे बढ़ावा देने और अधिक व्यापक रूप से स्वीकार्य बनाने के लिए इसे अपने वैज्ञानिक और प्रशासनिक प्रयासों में नियोजित करना चाहिए। उन्होंने राजभाषा के रूप में...

ICAR-NRC on Mithun conducted Mithun Mela at Sago Village, Arunachal Pradesh

ICAR-NRC on Mithun conducted Mithun Mela at Sago Village, Arunachal Pradesh
The "Mithun Mela" was held on 13th September 2023, in Sago village, Basar, Leparada district of Arunachal Pradesh. This event was a joint effort between the ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun and the Department of Animal Husbandry, Veterinary & Dairy Development, Government of Arunachal Pradesh. During the Mithun Mela, farmers specializing in Mithun farming were offered valuable knowledge in scientific techniques, which encompassed the semi-intensive rearing approach. They were also...

Students of Govt. Middle School, Vidima, Nagaland visited ICAR-NRC on Mithun 

Students of Govt. Middle School, Vidima, Nagaland visited ICAR-NRC on Mithun 
The students of Govt. Middle School Vidima, visited ICAR-NRC on Mithun as part of a student life skill exposure trip on 6th September 2023. A total of 25 students accompanied by 8 teachers, had the opportunity to interact with the Director, ICAR-NRCM and scientists, witnessed the Semi-Intensive Mithun rearing system at the Institute’s farm. The objective of the visit was to empower young learners with essential knowledge and experiences that go beyond traditional classroom teachings. It created...