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{{short description|Institute to promote research and development on camels located near Bikaner city in Rajasthan, India}}
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[[File:Bikaner Kamelfarm.jpg|right|thumb|260px|Camel Research Farm, Bikaner]]
'''National Research Centre on Camel''' was established in 1984 by the Central Government under [[Indian Council of Agricultural Research]] at the outskirts of [[Bikaner]] city to promote research and development on camels.<ref name="ICAR">{{cite web |title=ICAR-NRCC celebrated its 34th Foundation day |url=https://icar.org.in/node/8328 |website=Indian Council of Agricultural Research |access-date=28 December 2018 |ref=ICAR}}</ref> It is located about 8 km from [[Bikaner]] city in the state of [[Rajasthan]] in [[India]].

== Progress ==
The key objectives of NRCC are camel breeding and health, utilisation of camel milk<ref>{{cite news |title=Benefits of drinking Camel Milk |url=https://www.newdelhitimes.com/benefits-of-drinking-camel-milk123/ |access-date=29 December 2018 |work=New Delhi Times |date=11 February 2017}}</ref> and its byproducts like ice-cream made of it, which makes it a one-of-a-kind institute in India.<ref>{{cite news |title=Camel milk, the new Superfood ? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/diet/Camel-milk-the-new-superfood/articleshow/38978102.cms |access-date=28 December 2018 |work=The Times of India |date=25 July 2014}}</ref> The farm is a complex of camel stables, enclosures, and buildings.

Scientists engage with all stakeholders like camel herders, traders via collaborative programmes<ref>{{cite news |title=Village women trek to urban areas to sell camel milk |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1870776/1-village-women-trek-urban-areas-sell-camel-milk/ |access-date=29 December 2018 |work=The Express Tribune |date=20 December 2018}}</ref> for development of camels.

Significant growth had been made on opportunities of camel milk trade in India as a functional food because of its therapeutic health benefits,<ref>{{cite news |title=Camel milk is full of nutrients and it's growing in popularity. |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/voraciously/wp/2018/06/13/move-aside-pea-milk-camel-milk-is-the-new-rage/?noredirect=on |access-date=29 December 2018 |work=Washington Post |date=13 June 2018 |language=en}}</ref> models of successful camel dairying on cooperative basis,<ref>{{cite news |title=Camel milk is gaining popularity. Could it be an alternative for dairy market? |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/camel-milk-is-gaining-popularity-could-it-be-an-alternative-for-dairy-market/1378177/ |access-date=29 December 2018 |work=The Financial Express |date=11 November 2018}}</ref> Camel usage by BSF India as this species is found mainly in [[Rajasthan]] and Gujarat.<ref>{{cite web |title=National Research Center on Equines |url=http://nrce.gov.in/contact.php |website=ICAR-NRCE |access-date=28 December 2018}}</ref> Camels have greatly caught the attention of tourists from India and abroad.

== In popular culture ==

Camels are fondly called the "Ships of the Desert" because of their utility in arid climate. They can live without water for many days. They provide alternative means of goods transportation in many districts of Rajasthan, which, in turn, saves fuel and also provides livelihood to many camel herders. The [[Thar Desert]] is filled with glorious palaces, natural marvels and, of course, camels which adds to the tourism sector.<ref>{{cite web |title=eRajasthan Tourism |url=https://www.erajasthantourism.net/attractions/national-research-centre-camel/ |website=eRajasthan Tourism |access-date=28 December 2018}}</ref>

Maharaja [[Ganga Singh]] of the [[Bikaner]], Rajasthan, India founded [[Bikaner Camel Corps]] around 1890 and it participated in World Wars I and II.<ref>{{cite news |title=Camel Ganga Risala of Bikaner |url=https://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/attractions/national-research-centre-on-camels/a/poi-sig/1148979/356195 |access-date=28 December 2018 |work=www.lonelyplanet.com |language=en}}</ref> Because of their long natural history, camels have been declared the state animal of Rajasthan and some communities like ''Raika'' are specific in keeping and raising them.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rajasthan's nomadic tribe staring at bleak future after CM declares camel state animal |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/nomadic-tribe-staring-at-bleak-future-after-raje-declares-camel-state-animal/articleshow/66572271.cms |access-date=29 December 2018 |work=The Times of India |date=11 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |last1=Chapman |first1=Roger |title=Tracks in the Sand |journal=Pacific Standard |date=18 June 2018 |url=https://psmag.com/magazine/tracks-in-the-sand-camels-culture-and-traditions-around-the-world |access-date=28 December 2018 |language=en}}</ref>

Tourists visiting NRCC and& Bikaner enjoy seeing camel calves gamboling around one another during afternoon hours, or camels gathering in sand [[dunes]] during sunset. A camel museum is available to apprise them of the developmental and research aspects of the camel in the desert ecosystem. Facilities available are camel riding, desert safari, camel milk and ice cream (locally known as ''kulfi''),<ref>{{cite news |title=Can Camel Milk Save India's Nomadic Raikas? |url=https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/10/ilse-kohler-rollefson-explorer-moments-raika-camels/ |access-date=29 December 2018 |work=National Geographic News |date=26 October 2016}}</ref> souvenir shops selling various decorative items like bags, purses, artwork, shawl, small chains, etc.<ref>{{cite web |title='Tourist hut' launched to promote tourism and Camel Husbandry products |url=https://krishijagran.com/animal-husbandry/tourist-hut-launched-to-promote-tourism-and-camel-husbandry-products/ |website=krishijagran.com |access-date=29 December 2018}}</ref>

International ''Camel Festival'' is organised in Bikaner,<ref>{{cite news |title=International camel festival in Bikaner from January 12 |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/dec/27/international-camel-festival-in-bikaner-from-january-12-1917326.html |access-date=29 December 2018 |work=The New Indian Express |date=27 December 2018}}</ref> every year around 12–13 January. The shows include camel dance, camel race, artwork on various breeds of camels, traditional folk dances by locals.<ref>{{cite news |title=Travelling in Rajasthan? Don't miss the Bikaner Camel Festival |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/travel/travelling-in-rajasthan-don-t-miss-the-bikaner-camel-festival/story-8OStnby947ytwt4E4OwIIM.html |access-date=29 December 2018 |work=Hindustan Times |date=14 January 2018 |language=en}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* http://www.bikanercamelfestival.com/
* http://camelfestival.com/
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110128185500/http://nrccamel.com/ National Research Center on Camel]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110101160551/http://www.realbikaner.com/geography/cmlbrd/index.html Real Bikaner]

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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Bikaner]]
[[Category:Camels]]
[[Category:Research institutes in Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Animal husbandry in India]]
[[Category:Indian Council of Agricultural Research]]
[[Category:Research institutes established in 1984]]
[[Category:Farms in India]]
[[Category:Animal husbandry in Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Animal research institutes]]
[[Category:1984 establishments in Rajasthan]]

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