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ICAR-NRCL is Muzaffarpur based organization under the umbrella of Indian Council of Agricultural Research and is mandated for conducting research on litchi.

The NRCL is premier national institute for conducting research and developments on litchi and provide leadership at national level. It also acts as a national repository of information on litchi production, processing, and value addition.

11/10/2026

𝐇𝐈 𝟖𝟖𝟒𝟗 – 𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐢 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥
Developed by ICAR–IARI Regional Station, Indore, this high-yielding, zinc-rich durum wheat variety is suited to timely-sown irrigated conditions in the Peninsular Zone. With an average grain yield of 51.9 quintals per hectare and 41.1 ppm zinc, it combines enhanced productivity with improved nutritional quality, supporting farmers’ income and nutritional security. Shivraj Singh Chouhan Bhagirath Choudhary Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India MyGovIndia

11/10/2026

𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗶𝗹. 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹. 𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄.

Meet Pusa Double Zero Mustard 36 — an advancement in mustard quality, with just 0.45% erucic acid in oil and 19.50 ppm glucosinolates in seed meal.

Erucic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid in mustard oil; its lower level is an important quality trait for edible oil.

With improved oil and seed-meal quality, this variety marks a significant step towards better-quality mustard products and a stronger edible oil sector.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India

09/10/2026

🌱 युवा प्रतिभाओं का मार्गदर्शन, कृषि के उज्ज्वल भविष्य का निर्माण | Nurturing Young Minds, Inspiring Future Agricultural Leaders

Dr. Bikas Das, Director & scientific staff at ICAR-NRCL, interacted with students at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Jharkhand, in an inspiring exchange aimed at nurturing scientific curiosity, encouraging innovative thinking, and motivating young minds to explore new frontiers in agricultural research.

Emphasising the importance of science, innovation, and research-driven solutions in addressing emerging agricultural challenges, the interaction encouraged students to develop a strong scientific outlook and contribute towards sustainable agriculture, enhanced farmers’ livelihoods, and the overall growth of the agricultural sector.

✨ Today’s curious minds are tomorrow’s scientific pioneers, shaping a more innovative, resilient, and prosperous Indian agriculture.

08/10/2026

🍃 निर्यातोन्मुख लीची उत्पादन पर प्रशिक्षण-सह-कार्यशाला, तेजपुर में आयोजित 🍃
🍃 Training-cum-Workshop on Export-Oriented Litchi Cultivation Held at Tezpur, Assam 🍃

A Training-cum-Workshop on “Export-Oriented Litchi Cultivation” was organised on 8 October 2026 at the Mazgaon Campus, Tezpur, Assam, by ICAR-National Research Centre on Litchi (ICAR-NRCL) and Agnigarh Farmers Producer Company Ltd.), Tezpur, in association with the Department of Agriculture, Assam; Department of Soil Conservation, Assam; and Department of Food Engineering & Technology, Tezpur University.

The programme focused on promoting scientific and export-oriented litchi cultivation, with emphasis on improved production practices, pest management, post-harvest handling, processing and technologies for enhancing the quality and marketability of litchi for domestic and international markets.

Experts from ICAR-NRCL who contributed to the programme included:
👨‍🔬 Dr. Sunil Kumar, Scientist (Fruit Science), 👩‍🔬 Dr. Ipsita Samal, Scientist (Entomology) & 👨‍🔬 Dr. Ankit Kumar, Scientist (Agricultural Structures & Process Engineering)

The workshop provided an important platform for interaction among scientists, farmers, producer organisations and departmental stakeholders, strengthening knowledge and capacity for quality litchi production and export-oriented value chains in Assam.

06/10/2026

🌿 जलवायु अनिश्चितता के दौर में लीची बागों से अतिरिक्त आय का अवसर! 🌱

जलवायु संबंधी असामान्यताओं के कारण लीची में फूल आने की अनिश्चितता बढ़ रही है, जिससे किसानों की आय प्रभावित हो सकती है। ऐसे समय में लीची के बागों में अंतरफसल खेती (Intercropping) आय के जोखिम को कम करने का एक प्रभावी विकल्प बन सकती है।

🌾 अंतरफसल खेती के प्रमुख लाभ:
✅ लीची की फसल पर निर्भरता से जुड़े आर्थिक जोखिम में कमी
✅ बाग की खाली भूमि का बेहतर उपयोग
✅ अतिरिक्त एवं अपेक्षाकृत नियमित आय का अवसर
✅ उपलब्ध संसाधनों का अधिक प्रभावी उपयोग
✅ जलवायु अनिश्चितता के प्रभावों से किसानों को आर्थिक सुरक्षा

🎥 इस वीडियो में जानिए, लीची बागों में अंतरफसल खेती किस प्रकार जलवायु परिवर्तन से उत्पन्न आय संबंधी जोखिम को कम करने में सहायक हो सकती है।

लीची के साथ विविधीकृत खेती → जोखिम में कमी → किसान की आय में स्थिरता।

🌱 जलवायु-स्मार्ट लीची उत्पादन की ओर एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम!

06/10/2026

📚 Strengthening Scientific Writing & Research Analytics at ICAR-NRCL

ICAR–National Research Centre on Litchi, Muzaffarpur successfully organised an online webinar on “A, B, C of Scientific Writing and Use of Bibliometric Tools in Research” through Zoom on 5 October 2026.
The webinar provided researchers and participants with practical insights into the fundamentals of scientific writing, effective presentation of research findings, and the use of bibliometric tools for analysing research trends, impact and scholarly contributions.

👥 More than 140 participants joined the webinar and benefited from the expertise of:
🔹 Dr. Sunil Kumar, Scientist (Fruit Science), ICAR-NRCL, who addressed the nuances of scientific writing and
🔹 Dr. Ipsita Samal, Scientist (Entomology), ICAR-NRCL, who introduced participants to the use of bibliometric tools in research.

The programme aimed to enhance research communication skills, encourage evidence-based research analysis, and equip participants with tools to write better, analyse research impact and share scientific knowledge more effectively.
🌱 Write Better | Analyse Impact | Share Knowledge | Build a Brighter Future
📖 “Turn Knowledge into Insights, and Insights into a Better Tomorrow.”

05/10/2026

🍎🥭🌾 फलों, सब्जियों और अनाजों में छिपे कीटों की पहचान अब और भी स्मार्ट तरीके से!
🔬📡 Hidden Pests, Visible Through Hyperspectral Imaging!

भा.कृ.अनु.प.-राष्ट्रीय लीची अनुसंधान केंद्र, मुजफ्फरपुर के वैज्ञानिकों द्वारा प्रकाशित मिनी रिव्यू “Importance of Hyperspectral Imaging for Hidden Pest Infestation Detection in Fruits, Vegetables and Grains” में हाइपरस्पेक्ट्रल इमेजिंग (HSI) की संभावनाओं को रेखांकित किया गया है।
🔍 हाइपरस्पेक्ट्रल इमेजिंग बिना फल या अनाज को काटे, उनमें छिपे कीट संक्रमण से उत्पन्न सूक्ष्म जैव-रासायनिक, शारीरिक एवं संरचनात्मक परिवर्तनों की पहचान कर सकती है, वह भी बाहरी लक्षण दिखाई देने से पहले।
🤖 AI एवं Machine Learning के साथ HSI का एकीकरण इसे तेज, स्वचालित और बड़े पैमाने पर कीट पहचान के लिए उपयोगी बनाता है।
🍈 लीची में लीची फल बेधक (Conopomorpha sinensis) जैसे छिपे हुए कीटों की पहचान के लिए यह तकनीक विशेष रूप से संभावनाशील है और भविष्य में क्वारंटाइन निरीक्षण, निर्यात गुणवत्ता नियंत्रण तथा फसलोत्तर क्षति को कम करने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभा सकती है।

📖 Review Paper: Importance of Hyperspectral Imaging for Hidden Pest Infestation Detection in Fruits, Vegetables and Grains
👨‍🔬 Authors: Ipsita Samal et al
🏛️ Indian Entomologist | Vol. 7, Issue 2
Link:https://www.indianentomologist.org/_files/ugd/375348_5404e164acfd49d88adc9577c4268bdd.pdf

05/10/2026

The Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod, Keralam, under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), is set to conduct the first field trial of tissue-cultured dwarf arecanut plants developed by it.

05/10/2026

महानिदेशक के डेस्क से — “परंपरा से नवाचार तक : आत्मनिर्भर बागवानी की नई राह”

पढ़ें डॉ. मांगी लाल जाट, सचिव (डेयर) एवं महानिदेशक, भाकृअनुप का संपादकीय, जिसमें भारतीय बागवानी की समृद्ध परंपरा, आधुनिक विज्ञान, नवाचार और टिकाऊ विकास की दिशा पर प्रकाश डाला गया है।

फल-फूल का पूरा अंक पढ़ें : https://shorturl.at/ruBfH

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India

04/10/2026

लीची के फूलों से महकी, मिठास की सौगात,
मुजफ्फरपुर की धरती से, खुशबू भरी बात।
हर बूंद में बसी है, बागों की पहचान,
लिच्छविका शहद दे, प्रकृति का मीठा वरदान। 🍯🌸

Relish the distinct aroma and delicate taste of pure Litchi Honey, collected from the litchi orchards of Muzaffarpur, Bihar, and processed in the Honey Processing Unit of ICAR–National Research Centre on Litchi, Muzaffarpur.
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✨ 100% Pure & Natural
🌸 Distinct floral aroma and delicate taste
🍯 No added sugar, preservatives or additives
🌱 Naturally rich in sugars, flavonoids and other bioactive compounds

From our litchi orchards to your table, directly delivered to your home. 🏡🍯
💰 ₹250 / 500 g | ₹500 / 1 kg
📦 Postal charges extra
📧 To place your request: [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp for queries: 87977795113

Taste the Royal Sweetness of Muzaffarpur’s Litchi Heritage! ❤️🍯

Address

Mushahari Farm, Mushahari
Muzaffarpur
842002

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

Website

https://nrclitchi.org.in/

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