ICAR - National Research Centre on Mithun, Nagaland

ICAR National Research Centre on Mithun is an autonomous research centre located in Nagaland, India, dedicated to developing scientific and sustainable rearing systems for mithun, a type of large bovine, and to serving the needs of mithun farmers. The centre was established at Medziphema in the Chümoukedima District of Nagaland under the auspices of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Over time, the institute's mandate was redefined, first in 1997 and again in 2006, reflecting evolving priorities in mithun research. The centre's major functions include the identification, evaluation, and characterisation of mithun germplasm available across the country, as well as efforts toward the conservation and improvement of mithun for meat and milk production. Additionally, it serves as a repository of germplasm and acts as an information centre on mithun, supporting broader research and development goals related to this livestock species. The institution's work ties into larger national agricultural research frameworks, as seen in its association with related bodies such as the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education and initiatives like the National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture.