The Mithun (Bos frontalis): A Review of Its Significance as 4 Ms (Meat, Money, Milk and Marriage) of Naga Tribes of India
Narendra V.N.*
ICAR-NRC on Mithun, Medziphema, Nagaland (797 106), India
Chaithrashree, J.
Dept. of Crop Physiology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka (560 065) India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Marriage, Meat, Mithun, Money
Abstract
Mithun, a state animal of Nagaland, playing predominate role in lives of tribes. Mithun is semi-domesticated animal reared by the tribes which is a major source of livelihood for them in terms of 4Ms (Meat, Milk, Money and Marriage). As a meat majority of the people in Nagaland are consuming Mithun which adds to the main component of food security among Naga Tribes. As milk, it can play a vital role in enhancing food as well as economic security of tribes. Mithun milk is of higher nutritional value which can be consumed but tribes are unaware of the health and economic benefits of Mithun’s milk. By using this unrealized potential, tribes can pick up several entrepreneurial opportunities through value addition and by identifying demand for Mithun’s milk and meat which may be source of economic livelihood among farmers. Hence, Mithun plays a pivotal role in enhancing livelihood security tribes of Nagaland.
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