6th March 2024, Nagaland
ICAR- National Research Centre on Mithun, Nagaland, organised a MithunMela-cum-Health Camp at Riga village, Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh today.
Chief Guest, DC Siang PN Thungun and Guest of Honour, SP Siang Opirparon, graced the occasion with their presence.
The programme provided vaccination and treatment services to Mithuns and recognized outstanding farmers in various categories, including best bull, dam, heifer, calf, and maximum Mithun collector with rewards. Farmers received TSP inputs to establish semi-intensive Mithun rearing units, with 72 Mithuns tagged for identification. Government officials, scientists, and technical officers attended an event advocating for scientific Mithun-rearing techniques and production technologies.
Dr. Anthony Pertin, District Veterinary Officer, was also present during the event.
Over 400 farmers actively participated in the event.
(Source: ICAR- National Research Centre on Mithun, Nagaland)
