| Reply 1 : 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- 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.
How To Reach Us
Distance from Airport: 28 km.
Distance from Railway Station: 6-7 km.
Located on GMS Road, near Ballupur Chowk.
Mode of Transportation available - Taxis, Autos, Shared Auto & State Buses.
Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology,
33 GMS Road, Dehradun - 248001, India.
Tel: +91 (0135) 2525 103
Fax: 0135-2625212
email : director@wihg.res.in |
