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THE INSTITUTE
 The
Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology is an autonomous research Institute
of the Department of the science & Technology, Govt. of India. Established
in June, 1968 as a small nucleus in two rooms of the Botany Department,
Delhi University, the Institute was shifted to Dehra Dun during April,
1976. 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, (F.R.S. and National Professor), in appreciation
to his contributions to geology of the Himalayas. During the last
quarter century the Institute has grown into a centre of excellence in
Himalayan Geology and is recognised as a National Laboratory of International
repute with well equipped laboratories and other infra structural
facilities for undertaking advance level of research in the Country. The
Institute at present has on its roll 61 scientists, 65 technical and 76
administration and supporting staff. Also there are about 40 research
students, research associates and other staff working in sponsored projects.
Institute is
also operating following field research stations in the remote areas of
Himalaya :
a) Naddi-Dharamsala
(Seismic Observatory Array)
b) Dokriani
Bamak, U.P.(Glacier Station)
c) Itanagar(Arunachal
Pradesh)
Office
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33, Gen. Mahadeo
Singh Road, Dehra Dun - 248001 UTTARANCHAL (INDIA)
Ph : 91-135-2627387,
2624806, 2623109 Fax : 91-135-2625212 E Mail -
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