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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.
Success Stories
Registration of Mithun as Food Animal On July 28, 2016, Dr Abhijit Mitra, Director, ICAR-NRC on Mithun called on Sri TR Zeliang, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Nagaland at the residential office in Kohima and briefed him about the achievements of the Institute. The discussion of the meeting focused on a number of issues namely registration of mithun as a food animal under the FSSAI; inclusion of mithun rearing as a profitable venture in the Vision-2030 of Nagaland; establishment of mithun farms under the Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry of Nagaland; a celebration of an event, possibly an annual ‘mithun day’, across the NE states and need of bankable schemes for mithun husbandry.
Hon’ble Chief Minister lauded the ICAR-NRCM for its continual scientific efforts towards understanding mithun production and health. He also kindly agreed to take up a Cabinet note to discuss the issue of registration of mithun as a Food animal with FSSAI. The intervention and guidance of the Hon’ble Chief Minister will immensely benefit the Mithun husbandry and Mithun farmers of the region.
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World Environment Day 2023 celebration - 5 June 2023 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... |
16th Agricultural Science Congress to be held in Kochi from 10-13 October 2023The 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 conducted 5 days training for Nagaland Veterinary Field Assistant (VFA) Trainees. 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 Porba, Phek 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 - National Research Centre on Mithun, Nagaland launches Cluster based approach for promoting scientific Mithun production practices - May 12, 2023 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... |
