The Regional Plant Resource Centre (RPRC), also known as Ekamrakanan, was established in 1985 as a recreational garden and a green lung for Bhubaneswar. Initially, it served as a recreational space, but it evolved into a Research and Development organization focused on research leading to Ph.D. degrees. RPRC is involved in the commercial production of horticultural plants, germplasm conservation of rare and endangered species, wild edible fruits, medicinal plants, and mangroves. It houses a botanical garden, known as Ekamra Kanan, which is a popular tourist attraction and one of the biggest parks in Bhubaneswar. RPRC is known for its extensive collection of cacti and succulents, including a substantial number of hybrid cacti.RPRC has various gardens including a cactus and succulent house, Jagannath Vatika,  fragrance garden,  hibiscus garden, RET garden and a rose garden. RPRC continues to implement various research projects related to plant conservation and resource utilization. plant biodiversity conservation within Odisha's Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department. RPRC was established as a recreational garden and a green space for Bhubaneswar residents. It started as a place for recreation and gradually transitioned into a research and development center focusing on plant biodiversity.RPRC's research activities include ex situ and in situ conservation, genetic diversity assessment, and the establishment of state-of-the-art facilities for plant genetic resource conservation. The center is recognized as an R&D organization by the State Government and the Government of India, allowing it to conduct