ICAR, Animal Husbandry department hold coordination meeting

ICAR-NRCM and Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services officials at the coordination meeting in Medziphema.

• DIMAPUR — A coordination meeting was convened today at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-National Research Centre on Mithun (ICAR-NRCM), Medziphema, between the director and senior officials of the Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services (AHVS) and the director, ICAR-NRCM, scientists, and chief technical officers (CTOs).
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• According to an update, the meeting aimed at strengthening institutional collaboration and outlining a strategic roadmap for the development of the livestock sector in Nagaland, with a special focus on Mithun (Bos frontalis), the state’s flagship livestock species.

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• Dr. Girish Patil S, Director of ICAR-NRCM, delivered a presentation highlighting the ongoing research and development initiatives undertaken by the institute, its key achievements, and proposed collaborative areas with AHVS Nagaland.
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• The presentation also underscored the need for enhanced synergy between the two institutions for effective technology transfer, genetic improvement of Mithun, and sustainable production systems in tribal and forest-based communities.