Centre for Himalayan Studies

To carry out primary research on the above areas and collect data from all available resources both primary and secondary.

Development of transdisciplinary and an integrated Himalayan Data Centre. To have a database on people or organizations working on various aspects of the Himalaya and associate them with the centre. Establishing a Network of Scientists, Social Scientists, individuals, organizations etc., working on Himalaya by coordinating with several regional, national, and international organizations.

To strongly advocate conservation of the Himalayan resources and sustainable utilization for the benefit of people and create awareness using new media and visual aids. Develop community usable warning tools that will facilitate participation at the local level towards Himalayan emergency events. Recommendation to the Government and Communities identifying major challenges facing diverse local actors together with future challenges.

It will organize workshops, seminars, conferences, symposia, training etc, at both national and international level.

The centre will contribute towards Science-Policy and Social Science-Communities interfaces to the Government of India in the context of global agreements i.e. Sendai Framework of Disaster Risk Reduction, Sustainable Development Goals, Paris Climate Action and Biodiversity Conservation.

To secure funding from all national and international organizations in the areas of Himalayan studies.

Providing a platform for communication and education by offering certificate and diploma courses initially and PhD degree eventually.