Agharkar Research Institute

Agharkar Research Institute is a research facility in Shivajinagar that focuses on biological sciences with departments in animal sciences, microbial sciences, and plant sciences. It operates specialized laboratories that provide analytical services for microbial identification, plant characterization, and water analysis.

The institute was founded in 1946 as Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science Research Institute and renamed in 1992 to honor founder Shankar Purushottam Agharkar. This change reflected growing recognition of his contributions to biological sciences in the region.

The institute maintains close connections with local universities and offers research training in biological sciences. These partnerships shape how science is practiced in Pune and connect this place to the broader academic community.

This autonomous institution is accessible for those interested in research and analysis work. Visitors should arrange visits in advance since the laboratories contain active research projects and specialized equipment.

The institute operates an agricultural facility about 50 kilometers away near Baramati dedicated to field experiments and seed multiplication of new plant varieties. This remote location shows how the institute's work extends beyond laboratory work into practical agricultural innovation.

Location: Pune

Inception: 1946

Founders: Shankar Purushottam Agharkar

Address: Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411004

Website: http://aripune.org

GPS coordinates: 18.52066,73.83159

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46