Welcome to the website of ICAR–National Research Centre on Litchi, Muzaffarpur.

Litchi is one of the most cherished fruit crops of India, renowned for its unique flavour, nutritional richness, and significant contribution to the livelihoods of thousands of farming families. India continues to be the second-largest producer of litchi in the world, with Bihar remaining the leading litchi-producing state and Muzaffarpur being globally recognized for its premium-quality fruits. The Geographical Indication (GI) status accorded to Shahi Litchi has further strengthened the identity and market value of Indian litchi.

Despite remarkable progress in production, the litchi sector continues to face several challenges, including climate variability, irregular flowering and fruiting, fruit cracking, post-harvest losses, emerging pests and diseases, and limited value addition and export opportunities. Addressing these challenges requires continuous innovation, scientific interventions, and strong collaboration among researchers, extension agencies, entrepreneurs, and farmers.