Visits ICAR- National Research Center on Mithun and ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region in Nagaland and interacts with the scientists
The Vice President, M Venkaiah Naidu visited ICAR- National Research Center on Mithun in Dimapur, Nagaland and called upon the scientists to come out with innovative research to protect and conserve the rich bio-resources and livestock of the North Eastern Region.
Noting that North-Eastern India is an important biodiversity hotspot, Shri Naidu said, “Our scientific institutions should work for the development of location-specific technologies which are sustainable, climate-resilient and culturally in sync with the tribal cultures of the region.”
Interacting with the scientists and researchers of ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun and ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region during the visit, he urged the scientists to work towards modernising agriculture with the adoption of the latest technologies for the progress and prosperity of the North-Eastern States.
On this occasion, Naidu was shown a promotional video for Mithun farmers on semi-intensive Mithun farming. He lauded the National Research Centre for Mithun for coming out with this alternative system of rearing of Mithun under semi-intensive systems and said the Center has done excellent work in the protection and preservation of the majestic animal.
During the visit to Mithun Center, Shri Naidu also visited Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) Laboratory where diseases and diagnostics relating to this unique animal were explained to him. Noting that the Research Centre has done full genome sequencing of Mithun to understand its evolutionary history across the distinct geographical locations, Shri Naidu said “Equally praiseworthy are your efforts in providing healthcare services to Mithun farms in the area and development of a Mithun mitra mobile app for the farmers.
Stating that the state animal holds immense significance economically, socially and emotionally for the people of Nagaland, the VP suggested that educated youth should be attracted towards the conservation of the animal.
