Welcome to ICAR-NRC on Yak
ICAR-National Research Centre on Yak (ICAR-NRC on Yak) is a premier research institute proactively engaged in research and development of yak (Peophagus grunniens L.) and is the sole authority on research strategy formulation for sustainable development of yak husbandry in the country. The institute was established in 1989 at Dirang (1500 m above msl) in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh under the aegis of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The experimental yak farm of ICAR-NRC on Yak was set up in 1995 at Nyukmadung (2750 m above msl) which is located about 31 km from Dirang township at a diversion of Tezpur-Tawang highway.
Sitting in the lap of nature amidst the picturesque lush green mountains in the 'land of rising sun' - Arunachal Pradesh is the ICAR-National Research Centre on Yak (NRC on Yak). ICAR-NRC on Yak is a unique research institute in the country working towards research and development of Yak (Peophagus grunniens L.) which is one of the most resilient creatures on earth. The institute has been mandated to identify, conserve, characterize and evaluate yak germplasm and improvement of yak for draught and milk purposes. Read More
ICAR-National Research Centre on Yak is a premier research organization exclusively engaged in research and development of yak (Poephagus grunniens L.) in India. The institute was established in 1989 by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research at Dirang, West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Read More
Support to tribal yak farmers at Mago form ICAR-NRCY, Dirang
Support to tribal farmers with Agri cum Livestock relevant inputs,Tawang 13 th March, 2026.
International Women's Day Celebration-2026 by ICAR-NRC on Yak, Dirang.
"Supportive measures of ICAR-NRC on Yak, Dirang to the tribal farmers under Dirang Circle"
"Trained Ladakhi Women yak farmers on preparation of Yak Based value added Products"
"ICAR-NRC on Yak celebrates 35th Foundation Day at Dirang, West Kameng"
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