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Govind Ballabh Pant 'National Institute of Himalayan Environment'(NIHE)

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New 1st Call for Demand-Driven Research & Pilot Demonstration Project Grant under National Mission on Himalayan Studies 2025-26

Last Date 31-May-2025

Recruitment

New Walk-in interview for the project based position of Junior Research / Project Fellow (06 No. ), Project Assistant (1 No.), Field Assistant (2 No.) Field Worker (01 No.) at Sikkim Regional Center (SRC), GBPNIHE, Pangthang, Gangtok, East Sikkim

Recruitment

Online applications are invited for the project based position of Research Associate-III (1 No.), Junior Research / Project Fellow (03 No.), Junior Project Fellow (1 No.), Field Assistant (2 No.) at Ladakh Regional Center(LRC), GBPNIHE, Leh (Ladakh UT)

Last Date 9-May-2025

Recruitment

Walk-in Interview / Virtual Interview for the project based position of Project Scientist III (1 No.), Research Associate I (1 No.) and Principal Project Associate (1 No.) at HQ,GBPNIHE, Kosi, Almora.

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Shri Narendra Modi

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Hon’ble Minister, MoEFCC
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Sh. Kirtivardhan Singh

Hon’ble MOS, MoEFCC

Mr. Tanmay Kumar, IAS

Secretary, MoEFCC

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Learning is eternal. But what we learn at what point in time is most important to us. In the changing scenario both in India and the world, bringing the positive transformation in what we learn is also critical. The traditional models of development thinking have changed owing...... Read More

Prof. Sunil Nautiyal

Director

Community Reach

Institute conducts various Training, Workshop, Demonstration and Events regularly for helping the community and Stake holders

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Facilities are available for Researchers / Scientist / Scholars to carry out their Research and Development Work.

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Recent Pubications

17 Feb 2025

NITI Aayog, National Institute of Himalayan Environment, and ICIMOD Kathmandu jointly organized the National Workshop on Springshed Management and Climate Adaptation

26 Jan 2025

Celebration of 76th Republic Day at the Head Quarters and Regional Centres of the Institute

20 Jan 2025

Scoping Workshop on Strengthening R&D collaboration Between G. B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (NIHE) and National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM)

28 Dec 2024 -29 Dec 2024

Institute organised Two Days Training program on "Enhancing Financial and Accounting Expertise"

17 Dec 2024

Visit of Shri Pankaj Yadav, Chief General Manager, NABARD to review the NABARD-funded project for promoting the cultivation of medicinal plants in Almora's Hawalbagh Block.

11 Dec 2024

Institute organised a seminar ‘Mountain solutions for a sustainable future: Success stories from the Himalaya’ on the occasion of International Mountain Day 2024

28 Oct 2024 -3 Nov 2024

सतर्कता जागरूकता सप्ताह के दौरान अधिवक्ता श्री रोहन कपकोटी द्वारा ‘सतर्कता जागरूकता की राष्ट्र की समृद्धि में भूमिका और इसके कानूनी पहलू’ विषय पर व्याख्यान दिया गया

2 Oct 2024 -31 Oct 2024

Active participation of the Institute along with Regional Centres in Special Campaign 4.0 for institutionalizing Swachhata and Minimizing Pendency in Government offices

5 Oct 2024

संस्थान द्वारा वन्यजीव सप्ताह (2 - 8 Oct 2024) के अंतर्गत बिनसर वन्य जीव अभ्यारण्य तथा धौलछीना में किया गया प्रकृति भ्रमण एवं जागरूकता कार्यक्रम

17 Sep 2024 -2 Oct 2024

Activities organised under Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign - Theme "Swabhav Swachhata - Sanskaar Swachhata"

26 Sep 2024

Visit of Hon'ble Minster, Department of Science & Technology, Forest & Environment, and Mines & Geology, Government of Sikkim to Sikkim Regional Centre of the Institute

26 Sep 2024

Hon'ble MLA-cum-Advisor, Department of Agriculture, Horticulture and AH&VS, Government of Sikkim visited to Sikkim Regional Centre of the Institute for developing research collaboration between Government of Sikkim and Sikkim Regional Centre

23 Sep 2024

Inauguration of "The Seabuckthorn Processing Unit" at Ladakh Regional Centre of the Institute

19 Sep 2024

Ladakh Regional Centre of the Institute organized a Workshop titled "Enhancing climate change resilience in the Himalaya: Integrating biodiversity, water resources, sustainable tourism and livelihood"

17 Sep 2024

हिंदी दिवस के उपलक्ष में संस्थान के समस्त अधिकारियों/कर्मचारियों द्वारा राजभाषा हिंदी की प्रतिज्ञा ली गई

राजभाषा हिन्दी के उत्तरोत्तर प्रयोग तथा अधिकारियों/कर्मचारियों को हिन्दी में काम करने के लिए जागरूक करने के उद्देश्य हेतु संस्थान में 14 सितम्बर से 28 सितम्बर 2024 तक हिन्दी पखवाड़े का आयोजन किया जा रहा है

10 Sep 2024

Head Quarter of the Institute and its Regional Centres celebrated 36th Annual Day of G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment

Hon'ble Minister of State in Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Shri Ajay Tamta was the Chief Guest and Ms. Nameeta Prasad, Joint Secretary, MOEFCC was the Guest of Honour of the programme.

6 Sep 2024

Visit of Qunical Review Team (QRT) of ICAR-Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan, Almora at the Institute

15 Aug 2024

Celebration of 78th Independence Day by the Head Quarters and Regional Centres of the Institute

12 Aug 2024

In view of strengthening inter-institutional collaboration under NIRANTAR (National Institution for Research & Application of Natural Resources to Transform, Adapt & build Resilience), Institute and ICFRE organized a meeting at ICFRE Dehradun

6 Aug 2024 -8 Aug 2024

In collaboration with ICIMOD, Institute organized a Consultation Workshop on Economic Valuation of Spring-shed Management in Indian Himalayan Region: Assessing effectiveness for restoration and enhancing climate resilience

16 Jul 2024

उत्तराखण्ड़ के लोक पर्व हरेला के अवसर पर संस्थान द्वारा प्रकृति विश्लेषण एवं अध्ययन केंद्र-"सूर्यकुंज" में किया वृक्षारोपण कार्यक्रम का आयोजन

21 Jun 2024 -22 Jun 2024

पर्यावरण वन एवं जलवायु परिवर्तन मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार की संयुक्त सचिव सुश्री नमिता प्रसाद द्वारा संस्थान का भ्रमण किया गया

21 Jun 2024

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय योग दिवस 2024 "स्वयं और समाज के लिए योग" के अवसर पर संस्थान के निदेशक प्रो.सुनील नौटियाल तथा संस्थान के सभी सदस्यों द्वारा योग सत्र में भाग लिया गया

19 Jun 2024 -20 Jun 2024

Institute conducted its 32nd Scientific Advisory Committee meeting at its Head Quarter under the chairpersonship of Prof. D.S. Rawat, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Kumaun University Nainital.

1 Jun 2024 -15 Jun 2024

Activities organized by the Institute under Swachhata Pakhwada-2024 (01-15 June 2024)

5 Jun 2024

NIHE's Special Lecture Series - 9th lecture delivered by Prof. K.S. Rao, a renowned ecologist on “Environment and Development: My observations and opinions for Himalaya”

Lecture was chaired by Smt. Meenakshi Negi, IFS Member Secretary, National Commission for Women

26 May 2024 -5 Jun 2024

Activities organized by the Institute on the occasion of World Environment Day Programme (26 May - 5 June 2024)

23 May 2024 -25 May 2024

Ms. Nameeta Prasad, Joint Secretary, MoEF&CC, New Delhi visited Sikkim Regional Centre, Pangthang of the Institute and reviewed R&D activities of the Centre.

25 May 2024

Sikkim Regional Centre of the Institute organized a "Scoping meeting for planning and development of National Museum on Natural History (NMNH) regional museum galleries in collaboration with BSI, ZSI, GIZ, EIACP

Meeting was organized under the chairmanship of Ms. Nameeta Prasad, Joint Secretary, MoEF&CC, New Delhi.

22 May 2024

Centre for Biodiversity Conservation and Management (CBCM) of the Institute organized exposure visits, interactive sessions and several competitions to celebrate International Day for Biodiversity 2024

10 May 2024 -11 May 2024

Visit by Dr. Purvaja Ramachandran, Scientist G and Director, National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) , Chennai to Sikkim Regional Centre of the Institute

11 May 2024

Launch workshop of High Altitude Wetland (HAW) Programme supported by NMHS, MoEF&CC held at Sikkim Regional Centre of the Institute

10 May 2024

As a part of the NIHE Special Lecture Series, Padma Shree Prof. Shekhar Pathak delivered a lecture on "Understanding Himalaya through yatras: Experiences of Askot-Arakot abhiyans 1974-2024".

Lecture was organized under the chairmanship of Prof. K.S. Rao, Former Dean, Faculty of Technology, University of Delhi.

5 Mar 2024 -7 Mar 2024

A 3 day International conference on “Mountain Ecosystem Processes and Sustainable Livelihood” organised by Himachal Pradesh Regional Centre of the Institute at Mohal, Kullu.

International conference was inaugurated by Hon'ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh Sh. Shiv Pratap Shukla ji

5 Mar 2024

Hon'ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Sh. Shiv Pratap Shukla ji inaugurated newly constructed ‘Seminar Hall and Guest House’ building at Himachal Regional Centre (Mohal, Kullu) of the Institute.

21 Feb 2024 -23 Feb 2024

Sikkim Regional Centre of the Institute organised a Regional Workshop on "Sustaining the Himalayan Landscapes: Challenges and priorities for North East Himalaya" during IRALE-2024

23 Feb 2024

संस्थान तथा इसीमोड- काठमांडू (ICIMOD) के बीच हिमालयी क्षेत्रों में शोध एवं विकास कार्यों में परस्पर साझेदारी कीसंभावनाओं हेतु एक दिवसीय पारस्परिक विचार-विमर्श कार्यक्रम का आयोजन हाइब्रिडमाध्यम द्वारा किया गया |

कार्यक्रम के दौरान इसीमोड काठमांडू के महानिदेशक डॉ. पेमा ग्याम्त्शो, संस्थान के शासी निकाय के माननीय सदस्य श्री बी.एम.एस. राठौड़ मौजूद रहे

26 Jan 2024

Celebration of 75th Republic Day at the Head Quarters and Regional Centres of the Institute

Prof. Sunil Nautiyal, Director of the Institute hoisted flag at the Head Quarters

20 Jan 2024

Sikkim Regional Centre (SRC) of the Institute organized a field visit to Manley Watershed, Namchi (South) District, Sikkim to appraise Prof. Sunil Nautiyal, Director of the Institute and Dr. I D Bhatt, Scientist G and Head, Centre for Biodiversity Conservation and Management of the Institute.

19 Jan 2024

State Level Interface meeting between the Institute and Government Departments of Sikkim State

Date of Interview 14-May-2025
Walk-in interview for the project based position of Junior Research / Project Fellow (06 No. ), Project Assistant (1 No.), Field Assistant (2 No.) Field Worker (01 No.) at Sikkim Regional Center (SRC), GBPNIHE, Pangthang, Gangtok, East Sikkim

Date of Interview:14-May-2025

Application submission last date 9-May-2025
Online applications are invited for the project based position of Research Associate-III (1 No.), Junior Research / Project Fellow (03 No.), Junior Project Fellow (1 No.), Field Assistant (2 No.) at Ladakh Regional Center(LRC), GBPNIHE, Leh (Ladakh UT)

Last date of Application submission: 9-May-2025

Date of Interview 5-May-2025
Walk-in Interview / Virtual Interview for the project based position of Project Scientist III (1 No.), Research Associate I (1 No.) and Principal Project Associate (1 No.) at HQ,GBPNIHE, Kosi, Almora.

Date of Interview:5-May-2025

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Site Visit by Researchers

Assessment of plant diversity of alpine region(Byans Valley, Pithoragarh) by Research Scholars of GBPNIHE (Ht. 3700 m.)

Sampling at Rumtse, Ladakh by Research Scholars of GBPNIHE (Ht. 5200 m.)

Permafrost sampling at Warila top, Ladakh by Research Scholars of GBPNIHE (Ht. 5322 m.)

Rudraprayag Highway, Chamoli Geological field work by Research Scholars of GBPNIHE (Ht. 2800 m.)

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Videos

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Our Publications

Institute publishes its Annual Reports every year.Through this report institute disseminate information regarding its research work, projects, expenditure and much more.

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Annual Report 2023-24

Annual Report 2022-23

Annual Report 2021-22

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Several books has been published by the institute since its foundation covering major aspects of IHR - Spring Ecosystem, Biodiversity, Medicinal Plants, Climate Change, Village Model and much more

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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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Him Prabha Volume -13, 2023-24

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Hima Paryavaran Vol .31 (2) to Vol.37(2)

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Him Prabha Volume -12, 2022

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ENIVS Newsletter- Sustainable Agriculture Practices in IHR - Vol. 20(4) 2024

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ENIVS Newsletter- Food, Water and Energy security in IHR - Vol. 20(3) 2023

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Researcher's Blogs

Share, Learn, Succeed

An initiative with the objective to promote sharing of knowledge, challenges, insights of Research Fields through Researchers's Blogs

My Journey to the Rulung Glacier: A Tale of Passion, Perseverance, and Discovery

From the moment I first learned about glaciers during my undergraduate studies, they captured my imagination. my third year, I was fully drawn to studying these....

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The Mountains Echoed: Chronicles of Valleys, Wilderness, and Introspection

Imagine a sanctuary where soaring pine and oak trees cloak the landscape, spanning 90,000 hectares of rugged terrain, with mountains soaring from 1,500 meters ......

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Field Insights: Exploring Passive Solar Heated Buildings in Leh, Ladakh...."

As a researcher and part of the project “Mainstreaming Passive Solar Heated Buildings in the Indian Himalayan Region: Integrating Modern Science with Traditional ......

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Journey through the Heart of the Himalaya: Unveiling Stories of Resilience, Climate Change...."

My journey to Joshimath and the Niti Valley began in September 2022 when I had the opportunity to conduct a reconnaissance survey of the area as part ......

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Navigating the Future: My Journey at the TED Countdown Summit 2023

Reflecting on an incredible experience at the TED Countdown Summit in Detroit! From July 11th to 14th, 2023, I had the honour of joining a global community of ......

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Unveiling Nubra Valley's Traditional Wisdom: A Journey of Discovery

Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the mighty Himalayas, the Nubra Valley is a hidden gem of Ladakh. With its surreal beauty,......

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Reviving Barshu: Vijay Semwal’s Tale of Victory in the Indian Himalayas

As a field researcher in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR), my passion has always been to explore the diverse landscapes and communities living in these challenging ......

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A Field Survey to Cold Desert of Himachal Pradesh

Nature has an unparalleled ability to captivate us with its beauty, and few places exemplify this better. Nestled in the heart of the mighty Himalayas, this remote valley in the Indian state of ....

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Field Visit to Joshimath: A Magical Experience

As a researcher, I always dreamed of going on a field visit. Last Year, I got an unexpected opportunity to visit Joshimath with a team from Bath Spa University and our institute. In this blog post, I will ...

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Institute's Timeline

  • Almora

    Foundation

    1988

  • Garhwal Regional Centre

    1988

  • Sikkim Regional Centre

    1988

  • North-East Regional Centre

    1989

  • Himachal Regional Centre

    1992

  • Montain Division

    2012

  • Ladakh Regional Centre

    2019

Head Quarters

GBPNIHE was established in 1988, the birth centenary year of Bharat Ratna Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant as an autonomous Institute of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Govt. of India. The R&D activities of the Institute are multi-disciplinary in nature and revolve around 4 thematic centre namely Centre for Land & Water Resource Management, Centre for Biodiversity Consveration and Management, Centre for Socio Economic Development & Centre for Environmental Assessment & Climate Change and executed in a decentralized manner through its HQs(Kosi-Katarmal, Almora, Uttarakhand), and five regional centre, viz., Northeast RC (Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh), Sikkim RC (Pangthang, Sikkim), Garhwal RC (Srinagar Garhwal), Himachal RC (Mohal-Kullu, H.P.), Ladakh RC (Ladakh-Leh,UT) spread across the IHR, and a Mountain Division that functions from MoEF&CC, New Delhi

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Garhwal Regional Centre

Established in 1988 along with the foundation of the Institute at Srinar-Garhwal (Uttarakhand) . Garhwal Regional Centre have several priorities such as Integrated NRM strategies for sustainable tourism, Land based models using multipurpose species and community participation, Technology demonstration and training

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North-East Regional Centre

North-East Centre established was set up in the year 1989 and started functioning from Chuchuyimlang, Mokokchung in Nagaland. In 1997, the Unit was shifted to Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh and since then, the Unit has been meaningfully contributing to the cause of conservation and development of the entire NE region, which is known for its rich diversity, be it biological, socio-cultural, linguistic or ethnic. Some of the important research activities are based on People-centered land use models for shifting cultivation areas, , Indigenous knowledge systems and natural resource management options for tribal communities, Biodiversity conservation through community conserved areas, Appropriate low-cost technologies for improved livelihood

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Himachal Regional Centre

Established on 1992 at Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh state. Some of key activities of the centre are Biodiversity studies in protected areas and ex situ maintenance of medicinal plants, Carrying capacity assessment and ambient air quality monitoring, Environment impact assessment/ strategic environmental assessment of hydropower and solid waste management, Climate change vulnerability assessment

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Sikkim Regional Centre

Established in 1988 at Gangtok, Sikkim. Following are the major domain in which Sikkim Regional Centre works - Biodiversity conservation studies in Khangchendzonga Landscape and other sensitive areas with a focus on human dimension Geo-environmental assessment of land hazards and mitigation strategies, Human dimension studies in conservation areas, Biotechnological applications for conservation of Rhododendron species

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Mountain Division

Moutain Division was founded on 2012 at MoEFCC, New Delhi with major objectives such as Sustainable and integrated development of mountain ecosystems, Highlighting mountain issues and bringing mountain regions in the main stream of development, Fostering upstream and downstream linkages between regions through mutual dependence based policy and planning, Recognition and awareness regarding dependence of nonmountain ecosystems on mountains, Development of a framework of incentives for providers of ecosystem services

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Ladakh Regional Centre

Ladakh Regional Centre in among the newest regional centre of the Institute in the Indian Himalayan Region.The centre was established on December 2019 to ensure NIHE’s research and development outreach in Trans-Himalayan Landscape ofnewly created Union Territory of Ladakh.

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