Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology

C.S.I.R - Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology or CSIR-IHBT established in 1983 is a constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. This institute located in Palampur, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India is engaged in various advanced research aspects of Himalayan Bio-resources and modern biology. It has also been imparting Ph.D. in Biological and Chemical Sciences.

Location and facilities
Situated among the Dhauladhar ranges, CSIR-IHBT is the only laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research in the State of Himachal Pradesh (H.P.), India. Institute has a focused research mandate on bioresources for catalysizing bioeconomy in a sustainable manner.

The institute has state-of the art laboratories; remote sensing and mapping facilities; internationally recognised herbarium; animal house facility; pilot plants in nutraceuticals, essential oil and herbals; farms and polyhouses. The scientists propel the research and work to discover and find solutions to new challenging problems faced by society. International collaborations further strengthens scientific interactions at a global scale.

Research
Promoting industrial growth through technological interventions is a constant endeavour and several technologies developed by the institute are transferred to industries. For socio- economic upliftment, regular training programmes and  advisory services are rendered to farmers,  floriculturists, tea planters and small entrepreneurs involved in food processing sector. The Institute has been recognised as one of the Incubation Centres by MSME GoI and in the area of Affordable Health Care by DSIR. The Institute encourages industries to share the technological problems faced them, such that efforts could be made in developing a viable solution.

Confidentiality is strictly maintained. Work on plant adaptation studies and high altitude medicinal plants are further strengthened by the field lab ”Centre for High Altitude Biology (CeHAB) situated at Ribling in Lahaul & Spiti district of H.P. Through this centre, institute disseminates technologies by way of trainings and demonstrations that could transform the economy  of the region and help in solving unique challenges faced by them. Institute fosters student-scientist interaction and school children are welcome to visit the institute. P.H.D and other post-graduate programmes are available.