National Research Centre on Camels, Bikaner

Considering the importance of camel in the socio-economic development of arid and semi-arid zones, the Government of India established a Project Directorate on Camel at Bikaner (India) on 5 July 1984 under aegis of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) which was upgraded to National Research Centre on Camel (NRCC) on 20 September 1995.

Camels are fondly called the "Ships of the Desert" because of their utility in arid climate.

The Thar Desert is filled with glorious palaces, natural marvels and, of course, camels which adds to the tourism sector.

[8] 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.

Facilities available are camel riding, desert safari, camel milk and ice cream, kulfi,[11] souvenir shops selling various decorative items like bags, purses, artwork, shawl, small chains, etc.