DIMAPUR — ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun, in collaboration with Hope Channel, Dimapur, organised an awareness and training programme on semi-intensive Mithun farming for improving production and productivity at Noklak village council hall on Tuesday.
Speaking on the occasion as the special guest, the deputy commissioner (DC) of Noklak, Arikumba, stressed on potential of Mithun rearing and promoting sustainable rearing, adding that it is the vital component backbone of rural economy.
The DC urged the villagers to optimise the use of resources and materials and adopt modern practices in Mithun farming.
The guest of honour, Maj. BS Chauhan, commandant of 14 Assam Rifles, Noklak, stated that Mithun rearing was not just handed down by the ancestors but a prominent traditions and culture of the people.
Girish Patil S, director of ICAR, National Research Centre on Mithun, stated that rearing of Mithun plays a crucial role in the livelihood of tribal farmers, which is a year round source of income.
While presenting on Mithun husbandry practices under semi-intensive rearing system, he urged the Mithun rearers to have accurate enumeration of Mithun in the district. He also shared on the scientific feeding of Mithun utilisation in different sources of fodders and branding of Mithun as organic certification and preservation sustainable practices.
He further mentioned on the promotion of value addition to meat, milk and leather.
The chairman of Mithun Farmers' Society, Liang, shared on the mithun rearing scenario in Noklak village. He mentioned that the farmers make sure to put fencing wherever Mithun is reared to which he thanked the villagers, community and government for their support.
The welcome address was delivered by chief technical officer at ICAR- NRC on Mithun, Dr. Kezhavitou Vupru, while the keynote address was presented by chief technical officer at ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Dr. Kobu Khate and concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Tiakala Amri, director of Hope Channel, Dimapur.