IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand, Aug 21, 2025 The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has successfully licensed a novel water treatment technology to JS Aquaritin Global Pvt. Ltd., further strengthening its commitment to environmental sustainability and technology-driven societal impact.
The licensed innovation, titled “A microbial consortium for simultaneous removal of major organic pollutants and nutrients from polluted water,” has been developed by Prof. Himanshu Joshi and Dr. Monika Simon of IIT Roorkee. The technology offers an effective and eco-friendly solution for treating polluted water by utilising a specially formulated microbial consortium. It also includes a novel method for the preparation and application of the consortium, enabling the efficient removal of organic pollutants and excess nutrients from wastewater.
Speaking on the development, Prof. Himanshu Joshi, lead inventor, said, “This technology is the result of years of research aimed at finding sustainable, ecofriendly and cost-effective biological approaches for rapid in-situ remediation of polluted surface water (drains, small streams, ponds, lakes etc.), as an integrated approach for full scale remediation of polluted surface water bodies is a long-term proposition involving high costs. Further, this technology could also be employed for improvement of performance of wastewater treatment plants. We are confident that its implementation will provide a much-needed solution towards phase wise rejuvenation of surface water bodies and contribute meaningfully to the preservation of water resources.”
Mr. Sunil Nanda from JS Aquaritin Global Co Pvt. Ltd. expressed the company’s commitment to scaling the innovation, saying, “We value this partnership with IIT Roorkee and look forward to bringing this advanced solution into action. It aligns perfectly with our mission to adopt science-driven technologies for sustainable water management.”
Prof. K.K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, applauded the development, stating, “This technology exemplifies IIT Roorkee’s mission to deliver real-world solutions through cutting-edge research. The transfer of this eco-conscious innovation reflects our dedication to supporting sustainable industrial practices and improving environmental health.”
Prof. Vivek K. Malik, Dean (Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy), IIT Roorkee, added, “We are proud to see this impactful technology being taken forward by industry. Such partnerships not only bridge the gap between lab and market but also enable deep-tech research to address urgent environmental challenges effectively.”
The licensing process was spearheaded by Prof. S. R. Meka, Associate Dean, Innovation & Incubation & IPR Cell, IIT Roorkee. This technology transfer marks another successful chapter in IIT Roorkee’s efforts to catalyse impactful academia-industry partnerships and advance sustainable technologies from the lab to real-world deployment.
