Vikramm Mitra

Delta Botanicals and Research Pvt. Ltd.

India's first government cannabis genetics research grant since 1985

BioTech / Cannabis Research / PharmaBhubaneshwarFounded 2018

THE FOUNDER & VENTURE

Building with purpose.

Founded 2018 Bhubaneswar; co-founder Dr. Gary Starr MD (US-trained physician); grew up in Odisha; studied at Blue Mountains Hotel School Australia; returned 2009; pioneer of India cannabis regulatory framework; GoHemp senior advisor; developing hemp seed varieties for Indian conditions (Himalaya + Odisha phenotypes)

THE JOURNEY

Milestones along the way.

Founded 2018 → Vireo Health international contract (2018) → Cannabis genetics research → India Govt grant (2025-26, first since 1985) → State govt collaborations

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

India's first government cannabis genetics research grant since 1985; first international medical cannabis consultancy contract in India (Vireo Health, 2018); founded HempCann Solutions (2013) with Vedi Herbals; assisted GW Pharma (2012) for Sativex legal framework; Uttarakhand HEMP Association trustee; board member Cannabis for Children

RECOGNITION

India's first cannabis genetics research grant (Dept of Agriculture, 2025-26); pioneering medical cannabis regulatory work since 2012

GROWTH & FUNDING

India Govt Dept of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare grant for cannabis genetics research (first in India since NDPS Act 1985); prior international consultancy revenue from Vireo Health USA

BUSINESS MODEL