ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun (ICAR-NRCM) hosted 21-day Winter School, from January 16 to February 5, 2025. The valedictory program was held on February 5, 2025.
The Winter School saw significant participation from women, representing the seven states of India. The participants included subject matter specialists from Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), ICAR scientists, and faculty members from state and central agricultural universities.
The training program comprised of 65 sessions, including classroom lectures, field visits, and hands-on training, conducted by over 15 eminent experts from across the country, along with in-house faculty from ICAR-NRC on Mithun.
The valedictory session was graced by Dr. C.S. Prasad, former Vice-Chancellor of MAFSU, former director of ICAR-NIANP, Bengaluru, and former ADG, ICAR Headquarters, New Delhi, as chief guest. Col. Kartik Thapa, VSM, Commanding Officer of the 22 Assam Rifles, and Dr. Nazrul Haque, Retired Principal Scientist (Animal Nutrition), attended as guest of honors.
Dr. Prasad highlighted the key modules covered in the Winter School and emphasized the importance of collaboration among participants for knowledge exchange and professional growth. Dr. Girish Patil S., director, ICAR-NRC on Mithun, presided over the function and shared his insights on the significance of such training programs in strengthening the overall value chain of Mithun in Northeast India.
Participants shared positive feedback, appreciating the well-structured training sessions and the efforts of the organizers in conducting a comprehensive and impactful Winter School.