Who We Are
At Himnutri Biosciences, we are on a mission to transform one of nature’s most overlooked hazards — dry pine needles — into a catalyst for environmental restoration and economic empowerment. Founded by experts from GBPUA&T Pantnagar, IIT and IIM backed by years of research, we are a DPIIT recognized deep-tech green startup committed to solving real-world problems through sustainable innovation.
What We Do
Every year, thousands of hectares of Himalayan forest land are destroyed by wildfires — with dry pine needles being a primary cause. Our patented bio-fractionation process uses eco-friendly methods to extract valuable industrial compounds from these forest residues. We convert pine needles into:
Cellulose – A biodegradable material used in packaging, bioplastics, probiotics and textiles
Xylitol – A zero-GI natural sweetener for food, pharma, and nutraceuticals
Lignin – A renewable alternative to phenol used in industrial resins
Why We Matter
Our model addresses urgent ecological and economic challenges:
- Wildfire Prevention by removing flammable biomass
- Import Substitution by producing India’s first bio-based xylitol and lignin
- Rural Employment through SHG-driven collection and processing
- Sustainable Manufacturing aligned with circular economy principles & Waste to Wealth Initiative
With a 40 TPD pilot plant and plans for nationwide scale-up, we are redefining how India manages forest waste — from hazard to high-value biochemicals