Bioresource. Innovation. Impact.
At The Indian Orient, we believe India’s biodiversity is not just heritage—it’s our launchpad for a sustainable future. We work at the crossroads of tradition and deep science to unlock bioresources for health, livelihoods, and climate resilience.
Our Focus Areas
Indigenous Wisdom to Modern Wellness
We help bring traditional tribal and herbal knowledge into the global nutraceutical and wellness space—ethically and scientifically.
Microbiome & One Health
From gut to soil, we support innovations that connect human, animal, plant, and environmental health.
Agri-Biotech for the Next Generation
Driving regenerative farming through plant tissue culture, native seed systems, and climate-smart bio-inputs.
Bio-enterprise from the Grassroots
Supporting local innovators and community enterprises with tools, IP support, and market linkages.
THE BIOECONOMY TEAM
Dr. N K Singh
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Thokchom Nirod Kumar Singh is a physician and visionary healthcare strategist with leadership experience at Frost & Sullivan, Narayana Hrudayalaya, startups, and public enterprises.
As an evangelist for the AI- and BioEconomy-led knowledge era, he is committed to building sustainable, future-ready jobs and systems that uplift communities.
Blending medical insight with innovation foresight, he designs inclusive, tech-enabled solutions that bridge healthcare, society, and economic development. His work spans the creation of bio-innovation clusters, intelligent health platforms, and national transformation agendas. Rooted in local realities and driven by a global vision, Dr. Singh is helping shape a resilient, knowledge-based economy—where health, equity, and sustainability form the foundation of tomorrow’s prosperity.
Ajay Chanam
Chief Co-Ordinator
Ajay Chanam is an Engineering Graduate with specialisation in Environmental Engineering and 28 years of professional working experience in various multinational companies across the globe.
Ajay has been a serial entrepreneur for the last 10 years and has invested in start-ups in the Music Industry, Alcobev, Broadband and Internet, Digital Marketing, Filmmaking and Production.
He oversees team development, program management and execution with the focused group for Sustainable Bioeconomy.
Pallavi Ahuja
Chief Operations Officer
Pallavi Ahuja is a Master's in Corporate Communications from Manipal University and is an alumnus of Fergusson College, Pune, in English Majors.
She holds over 14 years of cross-functional experience spanning entrepreneurship, digital marketing, operations, business development and strategy and has developed a comprehensive skill set that includes client relationship management, crisis communication, statutory compliance, auditing and taxation.
With a deep understanding of both strategic vision and ground-level execution, she helps brands and businesses grow through clear communication, digital innovation, and strong stakeholder engagement.
Elizabeth Okram
Chief Program Director
Elizabeth holds a Master’s degree in Zoology and brings over a decade of experience across diverse sectors, including biodiversity research, sustainable entrepreneurship, youth empowerment, and talent acquisition.
With a strong grounding in research and a passion for nurturing human potential, she has led initiatives that bridge traditional knowledge with innovation, empower young change-makers, and support community-driven enterprise.
Her work in youth empowerment and entrepreneurship has supported emerging change-makers and community-based enterprises, helping them access opportunities, mentorship, and sustainable models of growth.