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The publications of the institute serve as a vital platform for disseminating cutting-edge research, academic insights, and innovative developments across various disciplines. These publications include peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, technical reports, newsletters, and books authored or edited by faculty, researchers, and scholars associated with the institute. By maintaining rigorous academic standards and encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration, the institute's publications contribute significantly to the advancement of knowledge and foster a culture of scholarly excellence. They also enhance the institute's visibility in the global academic community and provide valuable resources for students, professionals, and policymakers alike.
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Latest Journal Publication
Population status and impact of climate change on the distribution of vulnerable multipurpose plant Hippophae rhamnoides ssp. turkestanica for conservation in Trans-Himalaya, India
Population assessment and habitat suitability modelling of endangered medicinal plant, Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle in the western Himalaya
Hydroponic culture improves growth and secondary metabolite production in Rheum tibeticum, a near threatened species from the Ladakh Trans-Himalayan region of India
Journal Publications
Population status and impact of climate change on the distribution of vulnerable multipurpose plant Hippophae rhamnoides ssp. turkestanica for conservation in Trans-Himalaya, India Read more
Population assessment and habitat suitability modelling of endangered medicinal plant, Aconitum heterophyllum Wall. ex Royle in the western Himalaya Read more
Hydroponic culture improves growth and secondary metabolite production in Rheum tibeticum, a near threatened species from the Ladakh Trans-Himalayan region of India Read more
Morphological, physiological and phytochemical variability in Cinnamomum tamala cultivated in two different community lands in Almora district, uttarakhand, India Read more
Comparison of coagulant-induced changes in isoflavone content, and texture profile of Himalayan black soybean-based tofu
Tailored framework for sustainable intensification of marginal and small farms using farm typology to strengthen farm income Read more
Regional Land Surface Conditions Developed Using the High-Resolution Land Data Assimilation System: Challenges Over Complex Orography Himalayan Region Read more
The Surface Energy Balance of a Himalayan Mature Pine (Pinus roxburghii) Ecosystem During Drought Stress Conditions Read more
Ecosystem-atmosphere exchanges of carbon dioxide, water vapour and energy in India: A synthesis of insights from eddy covariance measurements Read more
Grey water treatment and circular economy
Climate-smart and risk-resilient adaptation strategies for potato production: a meta-analysis for South Asia
Antioxidant activities and biochemical analysis of Capsicum annuum L. varieties at different ripening stages
Mainstreaming Glycine soja (Himalayan soybean) a potential underutilized climate resilient crop for nutritional security in the Himalayan region Read more
‘HiFlo-DAT’: A flood hazard event-disaster database for the Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh, Indian Himalaya
Evaluating landuse and climate change effects on current and future hydrologic response and its economic valuation in a North-Indian basin using SWAT Read more
Role of traditional ecological knowledge in shaping climate resilient villages in the Himalaya
Assessment of Morphology, Ecology, and Distribution Pattern of Malaxis muscifera (Lindl.) Kuntze in Western Himalaya
Role of traditional ecological knowledge in shaping climate resilient villages in the Himalaya
Influence of environmental factors on phytochemical compositions and antioxidant activity of Juniperus communis L
Ethno-medicinal uses, ecology, phytochemistry, biological activities, and conservation approaches for Himalayan Rhubarb species
Exploring the nutraceutical potential of soybean genotypes of Uttarakhand: implications for the mainstreaming of wild soybean Read more
Traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and nutraceutical potential of horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum): A systematic review
Early signals of climate change impacts on alpine plant diversity in Indian Himalaya
Floristic diversity and species composition along altitudinal gradient in the alpine ecosystem of the cold desert region in Western Himalaya, India Read more
Micrometeorological drivers affecting the variability of CO2 uptake in the Himalayan Oak and Pine dominated ecosystems: An assessment of causal relationships Read more
Evaluating tree-ring proxies for representing the ecosystem productivity in India
Wet and dry spell induced changes in the soil CO2 effluxes of Pine and Oak ecosystems of Central Himalaya: a comparative assessment for monsoon and winter seasons Read more
Enhancing tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) yield and nutrition quality through hydroponic cultivation with treated wastewater
Strategic engineering for detecting antimicrobial compounds from Taxus wallichiana Zucc. (Himalayan yew)
Nutritional attributes of traditional and commercial apple cultivars growing in West Himalaya, India
Understanding the influence of environmental factors on forest composition along the vertical gradient of Northwestern Himalaya Read more
Income generation potential of backyard poultry in rural areas of Central Himalaya
Cultural ecosystem services nexus with Socio-Cultural attributes and traditional ecological knowledge for managing community forests of indian western Himalaya Read more
Deciphering the morphological, phytochemical, genetic diversity, and niche distribution of Allium stracheyi Baker (Amaryllidaceae): An economically important culinary herb of Western Himalaya, India Read more
Passive solar heated buildings for enhancing sustainability in the Indian Himalayas
Diversity, distribution and need of urgent conservation of endemic plants in Himalaya
Loss of carbon stock in the forests of Uttarakhand due to unprecedented seasonal forest fires
Forest fire management, funding dynamics, and research in the burning frontier: A comprehensive review
Altitudinal Impact on Phytochemical Composition and Mycorrhizal Diversity of Taxus Contorta Griff in the Temperate Forest of Shimla District Read more
Comparative study of phytochemicals and pharmacological properties of different parts of Berberis sikkimensis (C. K. Schneid.) Ahrendt Read more
Recent advancements in the physiological, genetic, and genomic research on Rhododendrons for trait improvement
Genetic diversity assessment in medicinal herb Swertia Speciosa (Wall.Ex.D.Don) of higher himalayan region
Distribution, Chemical Constituents and Biological Properties of Genus Malaxis
Longitudinal assessment of extreme climate events in Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh, north-western Himalaya, India
Effect of different extraction solvents on bioactive phenolics and antioxidant potential of Illicium griffithii fruit
Integrating geoenvironmental and socioenvironmental analyses for flood vulnerability assessment in the Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India Read more
Biodegradation of Steroid Hormone Estriol by Pseudomonas proteolytica GBPI_Hb61, a Psychrotolerant Himalayan Bacteria
Chemical composition and biological activities of Pittosporum eriocarpum Royle: an unexplored medicinal plant of Indian himalayan region Read more
Assessing the state, parameter-interlinkages and dynamic shift of glaciers in the western Himalaya
Annual velocities of the ablation zone of Panchi Nala Glacier, western Himalaya: Trends and controlling factors Read more
Surface facies analysis of the Gangotri and neighbouring glaciers, central Himalaya
Glacier mass balance and its climatic and nonclimatic drivers in the Ladakh region during 2000–2021 from remote sensing data Read more
Endophytic fungi from Himalayan silver birch as potential source of plant growth enhancement and secondary metabolite production Read more
Rarities pattern of vascular plants in the high-altitude forests of Indian western Himalaya: Conservation implications
Spatially Explicit climate change vulnerability assessment of ecological systems along altitudinal gradients in the Indian Himalayan region Read more
Elevation gradients alter vegetation attributes in mountain ecosystems of eastern Himalaya, India
Assessing the global distribution and conservation status of the Taxus genus: An overview
Elevation determines the productivity of large cardamom (Amomum subulatum Roxb.) cultivars in Sikkim Himalaya
Elicitor-induced phytochemicals production in Berberis lycium Royle
Effect of forest fire on tree diversity and regeneration in the forests of Uttarakhand, Western Himalaya, India Read more
In vitro Propagation of Endemic Species Mahonia Jaunsarensis Ahrendt Through Callus Culture
Hydrometeorological factors affecting the carbon exchange of the Himalayan pine-dominated ecosystem
Potent multi-target natural inhibitors against SARS-CoV-2 from medicinal plants of the Himalaya: a discovery from hybrid machine learning, chemoinformatics, and simulation assisted screening Read more
Forest dynamics along altitudinal gradient covering treeline ecotone of Indian Western Himalaya
Long-term ecological monitoring and observation: a review in the context of Indian Himalaya
Supraglacial geomorphology of Companion Glacier, central Himalaya: evolution, controls and consequences
On periodic growth and shrinkage of glaciers in the Warwan sub‐basin, western Himalaya, between 1990 and 2020 Read more
Ethnobotanical knowledge and socio-ecological significance of vernacular architecture of Adi community of Arunachal Himalaya in North-Eastern India Read more
Nature-based solutions in Hindu Kush Himalayas: IUCN global standard based synthesis
Comparative assessment of morphological, physiological and phytochemical attributes of cultivated Valeriana jatamansi Jones in Uttarakhand, West Himalaya
Morphological, Nutritional, Chemical and Antioxidant Potential of Mahonia Jaunsarensis Ahrendt Fruit: A Narrow Endemic Wild Edible Species of Western Himalaya Read more
Antioxidant Properties and Polyphenolics of Berberis Lycium: An Unexplored Wild Edible Fruit Species of Himalaya
Impact of monsoon season rainfall spells on the ecosystem carbon exchanges of Himalayan Chir-Pine and Banj-Oak-dominated forests: a comparative assessment Read more
Is survival of Himalayan Cedar (Cedrus deodara) threatened? An evaluation based on predicted scenarios of its growth trend under future climate change Read more
Effect of dehulling, roasting, and cooking on the nutritional composition of Himalayan barnyard millet (Echinochloa frumentacae) Read more
Geochemical characteristics and suspended sediments dynamics in the meltwater from the Gangotri Glacier, Garhwal Himalaya, India Read more
Very high-resolution Net Ecosystem Exchange over India using Vegetation Photosynthesis and Respiration Model (VPRM) simulations
Growth of water hyacinth biomass and its impact on the floristic composition of aquatic plants in a wetland ecosystem of the Brahmaputra floodplain of Assam, India Read more
Assessing the impacts of current and future changes of the planforms of river Brahmaputra on its land use-land cover Read more
Elevation, aspect, and habitat heterogeneity determine plant diversity and compositional patterns in the Kashmir Himalaya
Multifactor prediction of the central Himalayan spring high-flows using machine learning classifiers
Plant species diversity and density patterns along altitude gradient covering high-altitude alpine regions of west Himalaya, India Read more
Tree rings of Rhododendron arboreum portray signal of monsoon precipitation in the Himalayan region
Litter decomposition of Chir-Pine (Pinus roxburghii Sarg.) in the Himalayan region
Geospatial modeling to assess the past and future land use-land cover changes in the Brahmaputra Valley, NE India, for sustainable land resource management Read more
Land Use and Land Cover Change Monitoring and Prediction of a UNESCO World Heritage Site: Kaziranga Eco-Sensitive Zone Using Cellular Automata-Markov Model Read more
Source dependent variation in phenolics, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of Paeonia emodi in west Himalaya, India Read more
Water–energy, climate, and habitat heterogeneity mutually drives spatial pattern of tree species richness in the Indian Western Himalaya Read more
Seeing from space makes sense: Novel earth observation variables accurately map species distributions over Himalaya
Vegetation dynamics and soil nutrient availability in a temperate forest along altitudinal gradient of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, Western Himalaya, India Read more
Pharmacological and phytochemical potential of Rubus ellipticus : a wild edible with multiple health benefits
Sesquiterpenoid lactones as potential anti-cancer agents: an update on molecular mechanisms and recent studies
Land restoration in the Himalayan Region: Steps towards biosphere integrity
Conservation Priority Index of species, communities, and habitats for biodiversity conservation and their management planning: A case study in Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary, Kashmir Himalaya Read more
Scientific research in the Himalaya: Current state of knowledge, funding paradigm and policy implications
Integrated remote sensing and field-based approach to assess the temporal evolution and future projection of meanders: A case study on River Manu in North-Eastern India Read more
Influence of Anthropogenic Pressure on the Plant Species Richness and Diversity Along the Elevation Gradients of Indian Himalayan High-Altitude Protected Areas Read more
Landscape level ecological assessment and eco-restoration strategies for alpine and sub-alpine regions of the Central Himalaya Read more
Assessment of genetic diversity, population structure and phytochemical variations in Polygonatum cirrhifolium (Wall.) Royle: an endangered medicinal herb Read more
Genetic variations and population level admixture assessment for conservation planning of endangered Zanthoxylum armatum DC. in Western Himalaya Read more
Biodegradation of bisphenol A using psychrotolerant bacterial strain Pseudomonas palleroniana
Floristic diversity in Cold Desert regions of Uttarakhand Himalaya, India
Maling bamboo (Yushania maling) overdominance alters forest structure and composition in Khangchendzonga landscape, Eastern Himalaya
Vertical structures of winter-season stratiform rainfall over central Himalaya
Comparative nutritional and antimicrobial analysis of Himalayan black and yellow soybean and their okara
Is tree ring chronology of blue pine (Pinus wallichiana A. B. Jackson) prospective for summer drought reconstruction in the Western Himalaya? Read more
Age Dependent Growth Response of Cedrus Deodara to Climate Change in Temperate Zone of Western Himalaya Read more
Mammalian Research, Diversity and Conservation in the Far Eastern Himalayan Landscape: A Review
Aerosol Characteristics and Their Impact on the Himalayan Energy Budget
Computational investigation of drug bank compounds against 3C-like protease (3CLpro) of SARS-CoV-2 using deep learning and molecular dynamics simulation Read more
In silico screening of natural compounds to inhibit interaction of human ACE2 receptor and spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 for the prevention of COVID-19 Read more
Key roles for the freezing line and disturbance in driving the low plant species richness of temperate regions Read more
Process optimization and bioactive compounds quantification from Dactylorhiza hatagirea tuber for alleviating glycemic and oxidative stress Read more
Tree biomass and carbon stock assessment of subtropical and temperate forests in the Central Himalaya, India Read more
Optimized extraction of polyphenolic antioxidants from the leaves of Himalayan Oak species
Influence of environmental factors on tree species diversity and composition in the Indian western Himalaya
Temporal changes in Oak forests over last three decades in western Himalaya, India
Rejuvenating ecosystem services through reclaiming degraded land for sustainable societal development: Implications for conservation and human wellbeing Read more
Morphological, phytochemical and genetic diversity of threatened Polygonatum verticillatum (L.) All. populations of different altitudes and habitat types in Himalayan region Read more
Microbial Degradation of Caffeine Using Himalayan Psychrotolerant Pseudomonas sp.GBPI_Hb5 (MCC 3295)
Projected changes in winter-season wet days over the Himalayan region during 2020–2099
Impacts of terrain on convective surface layer turbulence over central Himalaya based on Monin–Obukhov similarity theory Read more
Predicting the distributional range shifts of Rhizocarpon geographicum (L.) DC. in Indian Himalayan Region under future climate scenarios Read more
Predicting the current and future suitable habitat distribution of the medicinal tree Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz in India Read more
A Review of Two Decades of Conservation Efforts on Tigers, Co-Predators and Prey at the Junction of Three Global Biodiversity Hotspots in the Transboundary Far-Eastern Himalayan Landscape Read more
Ageratina adenophora and Lantana camara in Kailash Sacred Landscape, India: Current distribution and future climatic scenarios through modeling Read more
Bioactive compounds and biological activities of Elaegnus latifolia L.: An underutilized fruit of North-East Himalaya, India Read more
Reconstruction of pre-monsoon relative humidity since 1800 C.E. based on tree-ring data of Pinus roxburghii Sarg. (chir–pine) from Pithoragarh, Western Himalaya Read more
Scoping the Need of Mainstreaming Indigenous Knowledge for Sustainable Use of Bioresources in the Indian Himalayan Region Read more
Spatial forest vulnerability profile of major forest types in Indian Western Himalaya
Ecological condition and management status of Community Forests in Indian western Himalaya
2021, VOL. 3, ISSUE 2 Prospects of organic tea cultivation in Uttarakhand hills, India
Changing Outlook on Harnessing Biodiversity Values – A Special Focus on Indian Himalaya
Nonlinear recurrence quantification of the monsoon-season heavy rainy-days over northwest Himalaya for the baseline and future periods Read more
Ecosystem-atmosphere carbon and water exchanges of subtropical evergreen and deciduous forests in India
Population status, threats, and conservation options of the orchid Dactylorhiza hatagirea in Indian Western Himalaya
Nutritional Composition of Seed Kernel and Oil of Wild Edible Plant Species from Western Himalaya, India Read more
Impact of terrain complexity on the turbulence drag coefficient: a case study from the Indian Himalayan region Read more
Soil macrofauna diversity and population dynamics in Indian Himalayan agroecosystems
Soil nutrients concentration along altitudinal gradients in Indian Western Himalaya
Phytosociological and niche distribution study of Paris polyphylla smith, an important medicinal herb of Indian Himalayan region Read more
Climate Change Observations of Indigenous Communities in the Indian Himalaya
200 Years of Research on Himalayan Biodiversity: Trends, Gaps, and Policy Implications
Expansion of a native species and its impacts on alpine ecosystems, Indian Himalaya
Soil macrofauna diversity and population dynamics in Indian Himalayan agroecosystems
Optimized microwave assisted extraction (MAE) of alkaloids and polyphenols from Berberis roots using multiple-component analysis
Assessment of New Alternative Scaling Properties of the Convective Boundary Layer: Application to Velocity and Temperature Spectra Read more
Identification of luteolin -7-glucoside and epicatechin gallate from Vernonia cinerea, as novel EGFR L858R kinase inhibitors against lung cancer: Docking and simulation-based study Read more
Development of polymorphic EST-SSR markers and their applicability in genetic diversity evaluation in Rhododendron arboreum
Cross-transferability of SSR markers developed in Rhododendron species of Himalaya
Essential oil composition, phenolics and antioxidant activities of Valeriana jatamansi at different phenological stages
Diabetes and plant-derived natural products: From ethnopharmacological approaches to their potential for modern drug discovery and development Read more
Virtual screening of anti-HIV1 compounds against SARS-CoV-2: machine learning modeling, chemoinformatics and molecular dynamics simulation based analysis Read more
Influence of altitude on secondary metabolites, antioxidants, and antimicrobial activities of Himalayan yew (Taxus wallichiana)
Annual Reports




Annual Report 2010-11
Read (English) (24.27 MB)Annual Report 2008-09
Read (English) (22.64 MB)Annual Report 2007-08
Read (English) (11 MB)Annual Report 2006-07
Read (English) (15.43 MB)Annual Report 2005-06
Read (English) (19.27 MB)Annual Report 2004-05
Read (English) (19.75 MB)Annual Report 2003-04
Read (English) (60.82 MB)Annual Report 2002-03
Read (English) (17.42 MB)Annual Report 2001-02
Read (English) (16.6 MB)Annual Report 2000-01
Read (English) (16.63 MB)Annual Report 1999-00
Read (English) (14.33 MB)Annual Report 1998-99
Read (English) (18.39 MB)Annual Report 1997-98
Read (English) (15 MB)Annual Report 1996-97
Read (English) (12.25 MB)Annual Report 1995-96
Read (English) (12.64 MB)Annual Report 1994-95
Read (English) (9.99 MB)Annual Report 1993-94
Read (English) (11.12 MB)Annual Report 1992-93
Read (English) (6.35 MB)Annual Report 1991-92
Read (English) (6.99 MB)Annual Report 1990-91
Read (English) (7.41 MB)Annual Report 1989-90
Read (English) (6.04 MB)Annual Report 1988-89
Read (English) (1.72 MB)Books / Reports

Climate Resilient Practices in Indian Himalayan Region: Success Stories
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Biodiversity of Leh Town of Ladakh UT
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Cultures and indigenous conservation practices of Lepcha community in Khangchendzonga Landscape, India
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A Call to Action: The Role of Mann ki Baat for Mobilizing Communities to Address Plastic Waste in the Himalaya
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Monograph - Orchids of Prakriti Kunj (Him Nature Learning Centre-Sikkim)
Read (16.98 MB)Doubling Farmers’ Income In a Village Cluster of Uttarakhand
Read (30.08 MB)Subject Expert database of Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) of Faculty of IHR -Universities (Volume I)
Read (10.92 MB)Subject Expert database of Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) of Faculty of IHR -R&D Institutions (Volume II)
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ग्राम संसाधन आकलन एवं मानचित्राण
Read (8.83 MB)Subject Expert database of Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) of Non-Government Organizations (Volume III)
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Nutritional journey of traditional foods of Uttarakhand
Read (2.27 MB)Use of Pine Needles for making Environment Friendly products and Avoidance of Forest Fire
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कटारमल ग्राम की जैव विविधता
Read (11.12 MB)Disasters and Ladakh - Action Points for Management and Mitigation
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Diversity of Orchids - In Prakriti-Kunj -The Nature Learning Centre-Sikkim Regional Centre
Read (14.91 MB)Sustainability of Tourism in Ladakh - Review, Recommendations & Action Agenda
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Innovative interventions and inspiring stories from the Khangchendzonga Landscape
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सिक्किम क्षेत्रीय केंद्र - परिदृश्य और उपलब्धियां (शोध और विकास यात्रा)
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Migratory birds of Ladakh
Read (0.46 MB)High Altitude Wetlands in the Indian Himalaya - Conservation and Management
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Monitoring and assessment of environmental parameters
Read (0 MB)Bird Identification and Basic Ornithology- A Progress Report
Read (3.09 MB)सफलता की कहानी कृषकों की जुबानी
Read (43.54 MB)Tree Diversity of Indian Himalayan Region
Read (8.6 MB)Caterpillar Fungus in the Himalaya : Current Understanding and Future Possibilities
Read (24.73 MB)Governance for Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem (G-SHE)
Read (8.15 MB)Diversity of Birds in Surya - Kunj
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Water at a glance - Uttarakhand - An assessment of Water Scarcity
Read (1.3 MB)Diversity of Butterflies in Surya - Kunj
Read (7.03 MB)पर्वतीय छेत्रों के आर्थिक विकास हेतु समन्वित मत्स्य पालन
Read (6.6 MB)Progression in Development Planning for the Indian Himalayan Region
Read (1.1 MB)Institute Profile
Read (1.51 MB)The Himalayan Biodiversity
Read (6.17 MB)25 Glorious Years of GBPIHED
Read (15.32 MB)Journey through a Sacred Land
Read (30.38 MB)Compendium of Statistics for the States of Indian Himalayan Region
Read (4.25 MB)Compendium on Indian Biosphere Reserves
Read (53.56 MB)MoEF Discussion Paper on Himalayan Glaciers
Read (3.76 MB)Glimpses of Forestry Research in Indian Himalayan Region
Read (4.44 MB)Promising Fibre-yielding Plants Of The Indian Himalayan Region
Read (2.1 MB)NESFP : National Environmental Sciences Fellows Programme
Read (0.54 MB)Climate Change And India : A 4X4 Assessment
Read (0.8 MB)Village Environment Action Plan (VEAP)
Read (22.33 MB)Task Force Report : Planning Commission
Read (28.96 MB)Action Plan for Himalaya
Read (22.91 MB)Newsletters
Policy Brief

Natural Resource Based Enterprise Development and Women Empowerment in Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Women in mountainous areas play vital roles as farm workers, income producers, and custodians of traditional knowledge, despite facing economic barriers. Promoting gender equality through nature-based enterprises can drive sustainable development and improve food security. Challenges such as insufficient ....

Policy Document on Management Practices of Rajmash Cultivation in Hills
Rajmash (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), is one of the most important grain legume crop for direct human consumption. But the cultivation process is associated with many challenges. There are hundreds of Phaseolus varieties grown in hilly areas and all these varieties required different climate, soil requirement and have a good potential of yield and nutrient. Moreover, most of the hilly areas soil has ....
Accelerating Change: Engaging Local Communities in Disaster Risk Reduction in the Indian Himalayan Region
Disaster statistics for mountain regions reveal a concerning trend of increasing event occurrence, injuries and fatalities and socioeconomic impacts and costs. This reflects significant increases in population and infrastructure exposure and vulnerability as well as increasing hazard frequency and magnitude in many cases....
Spring revival with Sustainable Land Management (SLM) practices in the mid-hills of Uttarakhand, India: Northwestern Himalayas
The Himalayan region, often referred to as the sacred “Water Towers of Asia”, directly support a population of over 240 million people .Between 60-80% of the population is estimated to depend on springs as a source of water for drinking, domestic purposes, sanitation and general livelihoods....
Contributing to Sustainable Development in the Indian Himalayan Region
The Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) covers 533,000 sq.km. across 10 mountain States and four hill districts of India that make up our north and northeastern borders. The region stretches from the mountains in the northern States of Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh to the north-eastern States of Sikkim,...
Report of Working Group V- Data for Informed Decision Making
Mountain ecosystems play an important role in shaping the sustainable development of India. Realizing the importance of the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) as a unique treasure of environmental goods and services and a rich repository of biodiversity and cultural diversity,..
Climate Change and Tourism- Policy Brief on Sustainability of Tourism in IHR under Climate Change – Analyses of Policy Option
The prospects of tourism in IHR, which is nature based and linked with climatic seasons and climatic events, may considerably improve under climate change due to – i) increased inflow of tourists to IHR to seek relief from scorching heat/ increased temperature conditions in Indian plains...

Governance for Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem
This document of G-SHE series is an outcome of rounds of consultations with diverse stakeholders of Indian Himalayan Region (IHR). Being an evolving document, the GSHE editions are enriched and updated periodically based on the suggestions and inputs received from the State Governments of IHR, the academic/ research institutions and individuals on various governance themes of topical interests. T
Bulletins / Misc

ENVIS Bulletin Himalayan Ecology-Vol. 31, 2023
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ENVIS Bulletin Himalayan Ecology-Vol. 30, 2022
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ENVIS Bulletin Himalayan Ecology Vol. 29, 2021
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