Seventy five years of research and development in Litchi

India is the second-largest producer of litchi after China in the world however national productivity of India is higher than China. It is a highly valued fruit that ensures farmers’ income besides providing nutrition security to the consumers. The area under litchi is increasing in non-traditional areas due to scientific interventions so as the production, which is also showing increasing trends. Considering the importance of the crop in the country ICAR-National Research Centre on Litchi was established in 2001. The Centre has developed several productions and post-harvest management technology, and high-yielding varieties to improve productivity and shelf life of litchi fruits. Shahi occupied a major area in the country and Muzaffarpur, Bihar is known for the best quality production of Shahi litchi which also has GI Tag. Resultantly, now the focus is on the export of litchi and many companies have started working for the export of litchi from the country. The paper presents various facets and milestone of innovations which has led to the transformation in litchi production in India in the last 75 years.