of the institute was redefined in 1997 and 2006. Currently, the National Research Centre on Mithun is functioning for developing the scientific and sustainable mithun rearing system and for catering the needs of mithun farmers with the following mandates: Identification, evaluation and characterization of mithun germplasm available in the country. Conservation and improvement of mithun for meat and milk. Act as a repository of germplasm and information centre on mithun. References Bovines Mammals of China Mammals of India Mammals of Myanmar Mammals of Bangladesh Mammals described in 1804 Domesticated animals Symbols of Arunachal Pradesh Symbols of Nagaland