National Research Centre on Mithun

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National Research Centre on Mithun
TypeRegistered society
Established1988
Location
NH 39, Jharnapani, Medziphema, Dimapur district, Nagaland
,
Nagaland
,
India

25°45′29″N 93°50′31″E / 25.758°N 93.842°E / 25.758; 93.842Coordinates: 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

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, Dimapur, 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 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.[4][5][6]

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References[edit]

  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
  4. ↑ MoU to boost mithun rearing in Mizoram
  5. ↑ ICAR-NRC Mithun 31st foundation day
  6. ↑ Centre to support Nagaland in mithun development, conservation
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