Regional Plant Resource Centre was established in 1985 as a recreational garden and with an aim to provide a green lung for the inhabitants of Bhubaneswar – the capital city of Odisha. Gradually it became a dynamic and vibrant research organization of the State Government with a focus on the conservation of plant biodiversity. Over the year, it has made significant contributions in the field of ex situ and in situ conservation and assessment of genetic diversity of various groups of plants & its related aspects. RPRC is envisioned to become the largest Botanic Garden in Eastern India. Conservatories for specialized groups of plants shall be established for research and propagation. A detail inventory of plant resources of eastern India with specific reference to RET plants would be developed for monitoring. Bio-prospecting for human welfare would be one of the major focuses of research agenda.