Pracheer Dutta

Event Description

Pracheer Dutta is an Indian social entrepreneur, technologist, and the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Kriya Labs, an IIT Delhi-incubated startup. He is primarily known for developing sustainable technologies that convert agricultural waste, particularly rice straw, into eco-friendly products like biodegradable tableware and paper.

Summary

He delivered a TEDx Talk titled "Agro-Waste: A Valuable Resource Being Wasted," where he detailed his team's journey from "burning to earning".His work has contributed to Kriya Labs receiving recognition and funding from organizations like GAIL, Sangam Ventures, and the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT).

Award Details

National Startup Award