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{{Infobox university
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| name = National Research Centre on Mithun
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'''National Research Centre on Mithun''' is an autonomous research centre in [[Nagaland]], [[India]] for developing scientific and sustainable [[Gayal|Mithun]] (a type of large bovine) rearing system and for catering the needs of Mithun farmers. It was established at Medziphema, [[Dimapur district|Dimapur]], [[Nagaland]] under the [[Indian Council of Agricultural Research]]. The mandate of the institute was redefined in 1997 and 2006.<ref>[https://krishijagran.com/animal-husbandry/semi-intensive-mithun-farming-as-alternative-source-of-livelihood/ Semi-intensive Mithun Farming as Alternative Source of Livelihood]</ref><ref>[https://www.easternmirrornagaland.com/nrc-on-mithun-celebrates-31st-foundation-day/ NRC on Mithun celebrates 31st Foundation Day]</ref><ref>[http://www.nagalandpost.com/centre-to-support-nagaland-in-mithun-development-conservation/199678.html Centre to support Nagaland in mithun development, conservation]</ref>
'''ICAR National Research Centre on Mithun''' is an autonomous research centre in [[Nagaland]], [[India]] for developing scientific and sustainable [[gayal|mithun]] (a type of large bovine) rearing system and for catering the needs of mithun farmers. It was established at [[Medziphema]] in the [[Chümoukedima district|Chümoukedima District]] of [[Nagaland]] under the [[Indian Council of Agricultural Research]]. The mandate of the institute was redefined in 1997 and 2006.<ref>[https://krishijagran.com/animal-husbandry/semi-intensive-mithun-farming-as-alternative-source-of-livelihood/ Semi-intensive mithun farming as Alternative Source of Livelihood]</ref><ref>[https://www.easternmirrornagaland.com/nrc-on-mithun-celebrates-31st-foundation-day/ NRC on Mithun celebrates 31st Foundation Day]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nagalandpost.com/centre-to-support-nagaland-in-mithun-development-conservation/199678.html |title=Centre to support Nagaland in mithun development, conservation |access-date=23 July 2019 |archive-date=5 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105133649/http://www.nagalandpost.com/centre-to-support-nagaland-in-mithun-development-conservation/199678.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>


The major function is to identification, evaluation and characterization of mithun [[germplasm]] available in the country as well as conservation and improvement of mithun for meat and milk. To act as a repository of germplasm and information centre on mithun.<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/mou-to-boost-mithun-rearing-in-mizoram/articleshow/69643563.cms MoU to boost mithun rearing in Mizoram]</ref><ref>[http://www.nagalandpost.com/icar-nrc-mithun-31st-foundation-day/197546.html ICAR-NRC Mithun 31st foundation day]</ref><ref>[http://www.nagalandpost.com/centre-to-support-nagaland-in-mithun-development-conservation/199678.html Centre to support Nagaland in mithun development, conservation]</ref>
The major function is the identification, evaluation and characterisation of mithun [[germplasm]] available in the country as well as conservation and improvement of mithun for meat and milk. To act as a repository of germplasm and information centre on mithun.<ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/mou-to-boost-mithun-rearing-in-mizoram/articleshow/69643563.cms MoU to boost mithun rearing in Mizoram]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nagalandpost.com/icar-nrc-mithun-31st-foundation-day/197546.html |title=ICAR-NRC Mithun 31st foundation day |access-date=23 July 2019 |archive-date=5 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105133654/http://www.nagalandpost.com/icar-nrc-mithun-31st-foundation-day/197546.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nagalandpost.com/centre-to-support-nagaland-in-mithun-development-conservation/199678.html |title=Centre to support Nagaland in mithun development, conservation |access-date=23 July 2019 |archive-date=5 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105133649/http://www.nagalandpost.com/centre-to-support-nagaland-in-mithun-development-conservation/199678.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Indian Council of Agricultural Research]]
[[Category:Indian Council of Agricultural Research]]
[[Category:Agricultural research in India]]
[[Category:Agricultural research in India]]
[[Category:Dimapur]]
[[Category:Chümoukedima]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Nagaland]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Nagaland]]
[[Category:1988 establishments in Nagaland]]
[[Category:1988 establishments in Nagaland]]
[[Category:Science and technology in Nagaland]]
[[Category:Science and technology in Nagaland]]
[[Category:Research institutes established in 1988]]

Latest revision as of 16:06, 12 December 2025

National Research Centre on Mithun
TypeRegistered society
Established1988; 38 years ago (1988)
DirectorDr. Girish Patil S.
Location, ,
25°45′29″N 93°50′31″E / 25.758°N 93.842°E / 25.758; 93.842
CampusUrban
NicknameNRCM
Websitewww.nrcmithun.res.in/home.html

ICAR National Research Centre on Mithun is an autonomous research centre in Nagaland, India for developing scientific and sustainable mithun (a type of large bovine) rearing system and for catering the needs of mithun farmers. It was established at Medziphema in the Chümoukedima District of Nagaland under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. The mandate of the institute was redefined in 1997 and 2006.[1][2][3]

The major function is the identification, evaluation and characterisation of mithun germplasm available in the country as well as conservation and improvement of mithun for meat and milk. To act as a repository of germplasm and information centre on mithun.[4][5][6]

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  1. ↑ Semi-intensive mithun farming as Alternative Source of Livelihood
  2. ↑ NRC on Mithun celebrates 31st Foundation Day
  3. ↑ "Centre to support Nagaland in mithun development, conservation". Archived from the original on 5 November 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  4. ↑ MoU to boost mithun rearing in Mizoram
  5. ↑ "ICAR-NRC Mithun 31st foundation day". Archived from the original on 5 November 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2019.
  6. ↑ "Centre to support Nagaland in mithun development, conservation". Archived from the original on 5 November 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2019.