Officials of ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun and
participants during the mithun mela-cum-farmers scientist interaction in
Arunachal Pradesh.
- DIMAPUR — The
ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun (ICAR-NRCM) in Medziphema, Nagaland,
with support of AHVDD, GoAP successfully organised a mithun mela-cum-farmers
scientist interaction and technology injection programme for scientific mithun
husbandry at Upper Jumi village in Kimin circle, Papum Pare district, Arunachal
Pradesh.
- The day-long event commenced with a mithun vaccination and
health camp, followed by the arrival of dignitaries and a visit to the
ICAR-NRCM exhibition stall.
- An update from ICAR-NRCM stated that key inputs and
resources were distributed to mithun farmers as part of the outreach initiative.
- Dr. Girish Patil S, director of ICAR-NRCM, presented the
institute’s ongoing efforts in mithun research and development, while Dr.
Danjan Longri, director of Animal Husbandry, Veterinary and Dairy Development,
Government of Arunachal Pradesh, highlighted the department’s role in promoting
mithun husbandry in the state.
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- Distinguished guests including Bamang Yayu, ZPM-III, Kimin;
Dr. AK Tyagi, ADG (ANP), ICAR HQ; Prof. (Dr) MR Saseendranath, chairman of RAC,
ICAR-NRCM; and Nabam Vivek, HMLA of 14th Doimukh A/C, addressed the gathering
and emphasised the importance of sustainable mithun farming practices.
- The afternoon session featured technical talks from experts
on various aspects of mithun husbandry including health, nutrition, breeding,
parasitic disease control, and income enhancement strategies.
- Prominent speakers included Dr. S Pan, Dr. AK Sangwan, Dr.
Nazrul Haque, Dr. Reena Arora and Dr. RB Sharma.
- The programme concluded with an engaging farmer-scientist
interaction session, where progressive farmers like Sambu Siongju voiced
challenges and opportunities in mithun production.
