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 DehraDun 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 center of excellence in Himalayan Geology and is recognised as a National Laboratory of International repute with well equipped laboratories and other infrastructural facilities for undertaking advance level of research in the Country.


The Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology,Dehradun carries out basic research in Himalayan Geology and related fields which includes geodynamic evolution, mountain building processes, geoenvironment and mineral resources.

Address:

Wadia Institute of Himalyan Geology
33,GMS Road
Dehradun-248001
Uttarakhand.

Contact Details:
Director 0135-2525103
Registrar 0135-2525555
Reception 0135-2525100
Fax: 0135-2525222/2625212

E-mail: wihg@wihg.res.in
website: www.wihg.res.in

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