Officials of ICAR-NRCM and AH&VS, Nagaland during a coordination meeting in Kohima on April 30. (Photo Courtesy: ICAR-NRCM)
Kohima, April 30 (MExN): The ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun (ICAR-NRCM), Medziphema, and the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS), Nagaland, have jointly committed to building a sustainable and impactful Mithun development model for the region.
The developmental model will blend scientific research with grassroots implementation. The commitment was made during a coordination meeting between the Additional Director & HoD and senior officials of the Directorate of AH&VS with the Director, ICAR-NRCM, scientists, and CTOs.
The meeting, held at AH&VS Directorate Kohima, aimed at strengthening institutional collaboration and chalking out 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.
At the meeting, Dr Girish Patil S, Director of ICAR-NRCM, delivered a comprehensive presentation highlighting the ongoing research and development initiatives undertaken by the institute, its key achievements, and proposed collaborative areas with AH&VS.
He 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, informed a press release from the ICAR-NRCM.
Additional Director & HoD of AH&VS Dr BM Sunep also addressed the meeting.
The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to build a sustainable and impactful Mithun development model for the region, it added.
