Updated: Sun, 19 Oct 2025 09:15 (IST) In Roorkee, Uttarakhand, B.Tech student Abhishek Kumar has developed an indigenous bio-enzyme cleaner called ‘Anagha Cleaners’ from the skins of the fruit. This startup, which has received appreciation from IIT Roorkee and the Government of Uttarakhand, offers an effective solution against chemical pollution. Abhishek connected more than 1000 families and contributed to water conservation by recycling 10 tonnes of fruit waste. Young Abhishek Kumar receives respect from former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Kiran Bedi. Courtesy Shailendra Godiyal himself, Jagran Haridwar. Abhishek Kumar, a B.Tech student at Quantum University, Roorkee, saw hope for the future in the peels of seasonal fruits, tangerines, lemons and oranges that people consider garbage and throw in the dustbin. He prepared indigenous bio-enzyme cleaner from these peels and called it ‘Anagha Cleaners’, which changed the definition of cleaning. It is such a cleaner that has given an effective solution to nature suffering from chemical pollution. Remove Ads Read News Only Driven by the determination to protect cleanliness, health and nature, 21-year-old entrepreneur Abhishek started a startup called ‘Anagha Cleaners’ in Bhagwanpur in Haridwar district two years ago. This startup has been lauded by both the Uttarakhand government and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee. Considering the quality and efficiency of the product, IIT Roorkee provided him with a grant amount of Rs 5 lakh and the Government of Uttarakhand gave him a grant of Rs 1 lakh. This will help them to improve their production and make it available to the people. At present the products of ‘Anagha Cleaners’ are used in some offices of IIT Roorkee, officers residence and many prestigious hotels, industrial establishments of Sidcul and Bhagwapur. Nature-inspired innovation Abhishek was inspired in 2020 when he read a report about skin diseases caused by chemical cleaners. After coming to Roorkee, he saw a child suffering from severe eczema, who was advised by doctors to stay away from chemical products. In the industrial area of Bhagwanpur, he saw toxic waste falling into the river, which sowed the seeds of change in him. Abhishek researched for about a year and found that bio-enzymes produced by fermentation of citrus fruits, i.e. seasonal, tangerine, lemon and orange peels can become an indigenous and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical cleaners. These enzymes have the natural ability to break down fat, bacteria and organic dirt at the molecular level, without any harmful effects. After researching for about one and a half years, Abhishek established ‘Anagha Cleaners’ as a registered startup in the year 2023. Then in the year 2024 its production was started in Bhagwanpur with an initial loan of only one lakh rupees. He told that 100 ml of ‘Anagha Cleaners’ is available for just Rs 50, from which three liters of floor cleaner can be prepared. Product of indigenous technology Abhishek Kumar said that the specialty of ‘Anagha Cleaners’ lies in its indigenous technology. Bio-enzymes prepared from peels of citrus fruits are efficient in cleaning and also maintain the microbial balance of water and soil. These cleansers are toxin-free, biodegradable and safe for the skin. Its use reduces water pollution and maintains the biological purity of rivers. To improve Anagha cleansers, he also added neem, cinnamon, jaggery, cloves, turmeric, etc. use. Recycles 15 tonnes of fruit waste Abhishek Kumar says that ‘Anagha Cleaners’ has so far connected more than 1,000 families with its products. Employed five people. The company recycled 10 tonnes of fruit waste in a two-year period in a bio-enzyme cleaner, thereby reducing organic waste. The use of these cleaners has so far saved more than five lakh liters of water, while the eco-friendly packaging has prevented 250 kg of plastic waste from going to landfills. He buys the collected peels from sap corners and factories in Roorkee and Saharanpur at a rate of Rs 5 per kg. Juice operators have also benefited from this. Abhishek aims to further expand production by collecting 20 tonnes of husks by the year 2026. Abhishek has received many honors. Originally resident of Rajendra Nagar, Patna (Bihar), Abhishek Kumar came to Roorkee, Uttarakhand in the year 2022 after completing 12th. His father Mithlesh Kumar is a railway employee and mother Shweta Kumari is a housewife. Brought up in a simple family, Abhishek reached this position with his vision and hard work, which was appreciated in Uttarakhand. Abhishek’s ‘Anagha Cleaners’ got the winning position in Startup Uttarakhand Grand Challenge. Abhishek has received achievements like Entrepreneur of the Year from Quantum University, IIT Roorkee Genesis Program Winner, IIM Kashipur Business Gold Medalist and Shark Tank India-2023 Finalist.
Green mantra of Abhishek from Uttarakhand, indigenous bio-enzyme cleaner prepared from waste – abhishek developed an indigenous bio-enzyme cleaner from waste
