Dr. Nixan Thottan is a visionary professional whose career spans over 25 years across diverse domains including information technology, media, journalism, social development, youth empowerment, and the promotion of holistic health through Ayurveda and herbal sciences. As the founder and managing director of NilGiri Herbals, he has been instrumental in bridging traditional Ayurvedic knowledge with modern scientific validation—developing authentic, effective formulations that promote sustainable wellness on a global scale.

Driven by a lifelong commitment to ethical innovation and community empowerment, Dr. Thottan has led and contributed to numerous national and international organizations focused on public service, youth education, and interfaith harmony. NilGiri Herbals stands as a continuation of this mission—more than a company, it is a purpose-driven initiative to restore global trust in natural healing systems rooted in centuries-old Indian traditions.

Dr. Thottan’s work has been widely recognized with several distinguished honors. He was awarded his first Honorary Doctorate in Peace and Social Work by the Academy of Universal Global Peace on September 3, 2016. This was followed by the Best CEO Award from the Newspaper Association of India in December 2018, and a Lifetime Membership from the International Journalism Council in March 2019. In 2021, during the centenary celebrations of Kerala Kaumudy, he was honored with the Excellent Social Response Award. In March 2022, he received a Lifetime Membership from the World Peace Development & Research Foundation (USA), and in December 2022, he was conferred with a second Honorary Doctorate in Business by EDU-USA in Dubai.

His creative contributions to media and social awareness were also recognized when he received the Best Campus Film Director Award at the 6th Satyajit Ray International Documentary & Short Film Festival, hosted by the Satyajit Ray Film Society in December 2022.

Widely acknowledged for his impactful work in youth development, interfaith collaboration, public health awareness, and communication, Dr. Thottan continues to inspire changemakers across disciplines. Through NilGiri Herbals and his broader work, he champions a vision of wellness that is rooted in ancient knowledge, refined by research, and delivered with compassion and integrity.