The ICAR - Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET) was established in 1989 in Ludhiana, Punjab. CIPHET focuses on research and development in post-harvest engineering and technology, aimed at improving value addition and reducing post-harvest losses in agricultural produce. The institute conducts research in areas such as food processing, storage, and packaging technologies. CIPHET also provides training and capacity-building programs for entrepreneurs and farmers in post-harvest management.