The dedicated stall showcasing mithun-based products and technical literature set up by ICAR–NRCM Medziphema at the first Mithun Festival held at Kipeilua Village, Dima Hasao, Assam, from January 8 to 9. (Photo Courtesy: ICAR-NRCM)
Medziphema, January 11 (MExN): The ICAR–National Research Centre on Mithun (ICAR-NRCM), Medziphema took part in the first Mithun Festival held at Kipeilua Village, Laisong Constituency, Dima Hasao, Assam, from January 8 to 9.
The two-day festival was organised by the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council (DHAC) in collaboration with the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department, Forest Department and Tourism Department, Assam.
A press release from the Centre informed that ICAR–NRCM set up a dedicated stall showcasing mithun-based products and technical literature, generating keen interest among farmers, stakeholders and visitors.
During the event, Dr Girish Patil, Director, ICAR–NRCM, delivered a talk highlighting the prospects and developmental pathways of the mithun sector in Assam, with emphasis on conservation, sustainable utilisation and livelihood enhancement, it said.
The festival underscored the importance of protecting and promoting mithun, a prized semi-domesticated bovine of the North Eastern States, including Dima Hasao, it added.
The festival was inaugurated by Debolal Gorlosa, Chief Executive Member, DHAC, in the presence of eminent dignitaries including Dr Patil, Director, ICAR–NRCM; Dr Kishore KR Baruah, GB Member, ICAR, New Delhi; Chairman; EMs; MACs; and senior district-level officials, the release stated.
