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About NRCP

The ICAR-National Research Centre on Pomegranate, Solapur (Maharashtra), was established on June 16, 2005 by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, as a step to strengthen research and development in pomegranate. This is the only institute working solely on pomegranate. The centre was established to fulfill the growing demand for pomegranate both in domestic and export market by tapping the immense production potential prevailing in the country. Pomegranate is a high value crop. Apart from its demand for fresh fruits, the processed and value added products like pomegranate juice, ready-to-serve beverage, wine, minimally processed arils and seed oil are also gaining importance in world trade.

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It is my pleasure to join and serve ICAR-National Research Centre on Pomegranate (ICAR-NRCP), Solapur on 28 th April, 2021. The ICAR-NRCP completed 15 years of journey on September 25, 2020. The Centre has made several remarkable accomplishments during this short span and we feel proud to be a part of growing pomegranate sector in India. Constant increase in pomegranate area, production and productivity has been observed in India since last 7 years. Record pomegranate area of 2.62 lakh ha and production of 30.36 Lakh MT have been projected as third estimate for 2018-19…..

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Pomegranate

The pomegranate, botanical name Punica granatum, is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub or small tree in the family Lythraceae that grows between 5 and 8 m tall.The fruit is typically in season in the Northern Hemisphere from September to February,[2] and in the Southern Hemisphere from March to May. As intact arils or juice, pomegranates are used in baking, cooking, juice blends, meal garnishes, smoothies, and alcoholic beverages. The pomegranate originated in the region of modern-day Iran, and has been cultivated since ancient times in northern India.

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- श्री सुहास दिवसे,

कृषि आयुक्त, महाराष्ट्र

इस तरह के उत्कृष्टता केंद्र पर जाना वास्तव में एक शानदार अनुभव है! एनआरसीपी ने वास्तव में एक विश्व स्तरीय परिवार की स्थापना की है जो पिछले कई वर्षों से अनार की खेती से लेकर फसल कटाई तक और विस्तार गतिविधियों में बुनियादी ढाँचे को प्रोत्साहित करता है। यह किसानों के साथ जुड़ना वास्तव में विस्तार गतिविधियों में महत्वपूर्ण है और यह एक आदर्श मॉडल होगा। मैं उन्हें भविष्य के प्रयासों के लिए शुभकामनाएं देता हूं।

Dr. Poonam Malakondaiah,

Spl. Chief Secretary, Agri and allied sector, Government of Andhra Pradesh

I am truly impressed with the excellent research work going on in this NRCP in the areas of pest control, nutrient management, tissue culture, processing, etc. The contact which the institute maintains with the farmers is excellent. I heart fully, congratulate Dr. Jyotsana Sharmaji and her team for the outstanding work. All the very best in pursuit of excellence.

- Dr. Vilas M. Bhale,

Vice-Chancellor Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola (MS)

Today visit organized by Director of NRC on Pomegranate, Solapur. The laboratory work in particular Biotech, PHT and disease free materials are appreciable. The staff and scientists are doing extremely well. We discussed the problem of disease free and how to combat these situations existed in particular to Vidharbha region. Discussed indepth with scientists. Congratulation to all team under leadership of Dr. Marathe Saheb.

- Dr. D. P. Waskar,

Director of Research VNMKV, Parbhani. Member, RAC NRCP

I am extremely happy to see the developments of NRCP particularly labs, offices, establishment of orchards, farm ponds. Seed production perform of sorghum and pigeon-pea, publications, web-sites within first decade.Congratulate Dr. R. K. Pal and the scientists & other staff for these efforts...

- Dr. Prakash Patil,

Project Co-coordinator (Fruit) ICAR-IIHR Bangluru-89

Happy to see the progress of the institute under the able Director. Each progress has been with scientific background.Value addition has got good potential to enhance the farmers income. Happy to interact with scientific team.Wish them a great success.