The CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), located in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, is a premier research institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Established to leverage the unique bioresources of the Himalayan region, IHBT focuses on developing sustainable technologies in the fields of agriculture, biotechnology, and environmental science. The institute works on high-value crops, herbal medicine, essential oils, and natural products, providing scientific solutions and technology transfer to benefit the local and national economy.