Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology , Dehradun , Uttarakhand

Previously named as the Institute of Himalayan Geology, it was renamed as the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology in memory of its founder- late Prof. D.N. Wadia. In the last 40 years the Institute, while continuously striving to unravel the geological truth related to building of the majestic Himalaya, has grown into a centre of excellence and is internationally recognised as an Institute dedicated to research in Himalayan geology with well equipped laboratories and other infrastructural facilities for undertaking advance level of research in the country. The Institute at present has on its roll 64 scientists, several research students along with administration and supporting technical staff. WIHG carries out basic research in Himalayan Geology and related fields which includes geodynamic evolution, mountain building processes, geoenvironment, seismotectonics and natural resources. The multi-disciplinary research activities are conducted through time-bound project modes in the following missions: Himtransects Climate-tectonic Interactions Biostratigraphy and Biodiversity-Environmental Linkage Sustaining Natural Resources Realtime Geology for Society: coping with Natural Hazards The Institute is also operating following field research stations in the remote areas of Himalaya: Naddi-Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh (Seismic Observatory Array) Dokriani Glacier, Uttarakhand (Glacier Station) Ghuttu, Kopardhar, Uttarakhand (Multi Parametric Geophysical Observatory) Home | Webmail | Sitemap | Contact Us | Disclaimer | Forms Download | Directory | List of Holidays | Vigilance | Important Links