4th Mithun Day and national Seminar to be on 1st September at Haflong

 

Haflong, 18^th August 2026: A meeting was held by Principal Secretary, North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council at the council’s officer’s conference hall to discuss about the upcoming programme by the ICAR- National Research Centre on Mithun. Officials from Animal Husbandry and Veterinary dept. informed during the meeting about the programme which is scheduled for 1^st September next in Haflong.

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The meeting was chaired by PS Partha Sarathi Jahari, ACS, Jt. Secy Rebecca Changsan, ACS, Jt. Secy Amit Porbosa, ACS, officials from Vererinary dept, Agriculture, I&PR, KVK, NABARD, ASRLM

            As informed by the department, Haflong in the state of Assam has been chosen as the venue for the next Mithun Day programme to be organised as it’s 4th edition. The earlier three editions were held at Nagaland, Arunachal and Mizoram respectively. Mithun, was officially recognised as a food animal by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) with effect from September 1, 2023 during the first edition of the Mithun Day held at Nagaland.

            The 4th Mithun Day will be celebrated on 1st September 2026 in Dima Hasao District of Assam with the theme "Integrated Mithun Farming for Sustainable Livelihood and Biodiversity Conservation." The programme aims to bring together scientists, farmers, extension personnel, students, development agencies, entrepreneurs, stakeholders and policy makers to promote awareness and strengthen collaborative efforts for the conservation and development of Mithun in Northeastern hill region of India.

As it is known that the highest concentration of Mithun in the world is spread over North-East region of India. Recognising Mithun (Bos frontalis), a magnificient bovine is an integral part of the socio-cultural, economic, and traditional life of the tribal communities of Northeast India, iIt is also regarded as a symbol of wealth, prestige, and social status among many tribal societies of the Northeastern hill region including hilly areas of Dimahasao, Assam. Mithun contributes significantly to the conservation of forest-based ecosystems through its sustainable free-range rearing system, which is closely linked with the traditional ecological knowledge of indigenous communities.

Recognizing the importance of this unique bovine species, Mithun Day is celebrated annually on 01 September by the ICAR-National Research Centre. The celebration of the 4th Mithun Day & National Seminar on Integrated Mithun Farming for Sustainable Livelihood and Biodiversity Conservation is expected to strengthen awareness on the importance of Mithun conservation and scientific farming practices, encourage youth participation and entrepreneurship in Mithun-based farming systems, promote sustainable livelihood opportunities for tribal communities, and facilitate interaction among stakeholders for future development strategies related to Mithun in Northeastern Hill region.

As the organizers gears up the preparations, the dignitaries expected to attend are Assam Cabinet Ministers, DDG, ADG, Directors, Head of Institutes and Universities, scientists, faculties and veterinary experts etc.