Centre of Excellence on sustainable bio-manufacturing of low-cost phyto drugs for various medicinal applications
Principal Investigator
Prof. Smita Srivastava
Objective
- Sustainable biomanufacturing of low-cost phyto-drugs for various medicinal applications, Sustainable production of herbal raw materials and phytochemicals applied to agriculture and industry, Characterization, extraction, and purification of phytochemicals, Insilico analysis of phytochemicals, Medicinal applications of phytochemicals, Hands-on training workshops, webinars, and conferences, Nurture leadership, Outreach activity in collaboration with NGOs, Tech-transfer of processes and products developed to industry, IP creation and high-impact publications
Description
- Aligned with UN SDGs, the National Health Policy, and the AYUSH Mission, this IIT Madras initiative develops a sustainable production platform for herbal raw materials and high-quality phytochemicals, catering to wellness, cosmetic, and biopharmaceutical industries. Through characterization, extraction, purification, and insilico analysis of phytochemicals, the centre enables low-cost biomanufacturing of phyto-drugs for diverse medicinal and agricultural applications ? driving tech-transfer, IP creation, industry-ready innovation, and leadership development across India's growing natural products sector
Impact
- Sustainable biomanufacturing of low-cost phyto-drugs for various medicinal applications, Sustainable production of herbal raw materials and phytochemicals applied to agriculture and industry, Characterization, extraction, and purification of phytochemicals, Insilico analysis of phytochemicals, Medicinal applications of phytochemicals
Budget in Lakhs
1681.00
Duration
3 years