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Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), Dehradun
WIHG, established in 1968 is an autonomous research Institute of the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India. Previously named as the Institute of Himalayan Geology, it was renamed as the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology in memory of its founder-the 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.
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In the news [Latest News]
Recognizing the likely impact of global warming on Himalayan glaciers, WIHG is geared to "Mount a coordinated research initiative on Himalayan glaciology to understand the factors controlling the effects of climate change on glaciers in order to develop strategies for climate change adaptability for sustained growth of the society". The Centre for Glaciology has been established at WIHG which will eventually be established as the National Institute of Glaciology. The mission is in compliance to the policy decision taken by the Council on Climate Change, under the chairmanship of Hon'able Prime Minister, Government of India, to create research capability in the field of glaciology.
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Weekly Talks
"From Space to deep into the earth" Satellite geodesy and dyanamics of the density anomaly field in the Indian Plate.
Dr. Rajesh S., Geophysics Division
Date : 04-12-2009 Time :16:00 hrs Committee Room
Distinguished Visitors
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