Guwahati, Aug. 23 -- In a boost for natural health solutions, four researchers from Gauhati University, Manas Das, Pritimoni Das, Pranjan Barman, and Naba Kumar Hazarika, have secured a patent for a plant-based formulation to address obesity and its related complications.

The patent was officially granted on August 20, 2025, by the Indian Patent Office.

This significant achievement adds yet another feather to Gauhati University's cap in its pursuit of cutting-edge research.

Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu congratulated the research team on this milestone via X, stating: "This achievement highlights the power of academic research, and I urge all higher education institutions to encourage such innovation that transforms knowledge int...