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ICAR-NRC for Orchids-At a Glance

Lakshman C. De

Keeping in view the export potential of orchids, based on recommendations of the Planning Commission, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) established a National Research Centre for Orchids during VIII th Five Year Plan at Pakyong (Sikkim) in October 1996 in a area of 22.19 acres of land. In October, 1997, the centre also took over the Darjeeling centre of CPRI, Shimla. Since establishment the Centre created infrastructures and facilities for basic and strategic research. With a mission of harnessing science and technology by interfacing research, extension activities for enhancing qualitative productivity, outstanding hybrids and diversified use of orchids, the Centre has mandate to provide single window solution for all aspect of orchids and act as pioneer institute for research and development and a leadership at national arena. The Centre marched ahead to deliver its functions.