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
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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News and Announcements
Five-day training program on "Scientific Management of Mithun husbandry with special reference to Mithun meat production" ICAR-NRC on Mithun successfully completed a five-day training program on "Scientific Management of Mithun husbandry with special reference to Mithun meat production" on 24th November, 2023
On 24th November 2023, ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Medziphema, organized a valedictory program marking the successful completion of a five-day training program on "Scientific Management of Mithun Husbandry with Special Reference to Mithun Meat Production." The program targeted educated tribal youths from the Karbi... |
ICAR-NRC on Mithun commercializes it's two value-added Mithun products 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.
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ICAR-NRCM's Collaborative “Mithun Mela cum Farmers-Scientists Interaction” with ICAR-NMRI in Khonoma Village, Kohima 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... |
Vigilance Awareness Week, 2023 "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.
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An awareness programme on semi-intensive Mithun farming practices was organized in Tening, Nagaland 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... |
