Officials from the @MORTHIndia, @NDRFHQ, @BROindia, Defence Geoinformatics Research Establishment, @jk_sdma and @WIHG_DST participated in the review meeting on the avalanche incident, deliberating on coordinated response, safety protocols, and enhanced resilience measures.

🌍Institute Spotlight: DST–WIHG, Dehradun As part of AcSIR’s nationwide network of 78 associated research institutes, the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), Dehradun stands at the forefront of understanding the geodynamics, seismogenesis, and evolution of the majestic Himalaya. 🔎Key Research Areas: ✔ Geosciences: Structural Geology, Petrology, Palaeontology, Stratigraphy, and Sedimentology. ✔ Geophysics: Passive & Active Seismology and Remote Sensing. ✔ Environmental Geology: Climate Variability, Himalayan Glaciers, and Biotic Evolution. ✔ Natural Hazards: Geohazards, Flash Floods, Lake Outburst Floods, and Slope Instability. ✔ Engineering Geology: Sustainable development and secured living in the Himalayan region. 🎓Admissions Open: Ph.D. (Aug 2026 Session) 📅Last date to apply: PhD: April 30, 2026 🌐Apply here: acsir.res.in/admissions/ Join DST–WIHG to be part of pathbreaking research shaping our understanding of mountain-building processes and Himalayan geology. @AcSIR_India @WIHG_DST @IndiaDST @Prof_ManojDhar @ugc_india @EduMinOfIndia @DrJitendraSingh @PMOIndia #AcSIR #DSTWIHG #PhDAdmissions #Geology #Himalayas #EarthScience #August2026Session #ResearchIndia #Innovation

How 45 million cubic meters of debris shattered Sikkim? A new study published in @SciReports from @WIHG_DST, @csirngri reveals the science behind the 2023 Sikkim flood tragedy. They found the South Lhonak glacier retreated 100m in months, leaving unstable dead ice behind. When a massive landslide struck the lake, it triggered a surge that destroyed infrastructure and took 24 lives. To know more, tap: researchmatters.in/news/how-… @ISTAustria | @Cornell #sikkimfloods #landslide #industrialgrowth #Sikkim #scicomm #science #sciencecommunication #IndianScience #ScienceinIndia

Excited to share our new publication in @HistBiol on fossil lizards from the Late Miocene Siwalik deposits of Dunera, Punjab, India. @doonuniversity @WIHG_DST @IndiaDST @AcSIR_India @KeckMedicineUSC

We thank @tsrawatbjp Dinesh K Aswal, Member @ndmaindia , Dr. VC Thakur, Padmashree & Former Director, WIHG, Dr Prakash Chauhan, NRSC, MLAs Doiwala, Vikasnagar and others.

On the occasion of WORLD EARTH DAY 2026, WIHG's commitment towards Himalaya and our Mother Earth 🌍 which is vulnerable to climate induction hazards. The event became more fruitful with the presence of eminent scientists, policymakers and public representatives.

Dr. Manish Mehta (Scientist, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun) presented a ground-based, long-term scientific perspective on glacier monitoring and associated hazards in the Himalayas. Drawing from field studies across multiple Himalayan regions, he highlighted that most glaciers are consistently losing mass, with significant reductions observed over the past decades. However, he noted that glacier behaviour varies based on factors like debris cover, which can slow surface retreat but still lead to substantial internal ice loss. He emphasized the importance of key indicators such as Equilibrium Line Altitude (ELA) and glacier response time, which help understand how glaciers are reacting to changing climate conditions. Observations show a clear upward shift in ELA, indicating accelerated warming and increased melting. His studies also revealed contrasting patterns where some glaciers show rapid frontal retreat, while others with heavy debris cover appear stable but are losing mass internally highlighting the complexity of glacier dynamics. A major concern he raised was the rapid formation and expansion of glacial lakes, increasing the risk of outburst floods. Citing past disasters, he explained how sudden lake breaches can trigger massive downstream destruction due to water, debris, and sediment flow. He further pointed out changing climate patterns, including rising temperatures, reduced snowfall, and a shift from solid to liquid precipitation, which are accelerating glacier melt and altering seasonal dynamics. His address reinforced that continuous field-based monitoring, combined with scientific analysis, is critical to understanding glacier behaviour and managing emerging risks in the Himalayan region. #GlacierConservation #ClimateChange #Himalayas #DisasterRisk #WaterSecurity

I am pleased to share our recent research Singh et al., 2026, has been featured in @PTI_News highlighting an important palaeontological discovery from the Siwalik region. @WIHG_DST @AcSIR_India @AcsirS @IndiaDST researchgate.net/publication…

#OneDayOneResearch Scientists from @WIHG_DST - @IndiaDST decoded the 130-million-year evolution of the Ladakh Magmatic Arc, a key record of plate tectonics in the NW Himalaya. Their study reveals its formation through the subduction of the Neo-Tethyan oceanic plate, offering crucial insights into the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates. 🔗dst.gov.in/decoding-evolutio… @DrJitendraSingh @karandi65 @DBTIndia @CSIR_IND @moesgoi

WIHG is pleased to welcome Padmashree Smt. Santosh Yadav, a brave daughter of India and the only woman in the world who flagged the Indian flag twice on Mt Everest 🇮🇳⛰️🧗‍♀️. We're very honoured to have you in the institute.

📢 Coming Soon! Empowering India's S&T future with experience! #ANRFIndia is launching the PM Professorship Program to connect the wisdom of eminent scientists with the aspirations of emerging universities. Read more: serb.gov.in/assets/pdf/Prean…

57th Foundation Day Lecture on "Earth Sciences: Vision 2047" at Wadia Institute Wihg delivered by Dr M. Ravichandran, Secretary, @moesgoi, #MinistryOfEarthSciences #departmentofscienceandtechnology #DrJitendraSingh @drvinitgahlout

As part of #EnvironmentDay celebrations, @IigDst was honoured to host Dr. V. Gahalaut, Director @WIHG_DST , and Mr. Anil Gokarn, Director, @ProEarthEco for an engaging session on sustainability and environmental stewardship. @DrJitendraSingh, @IndiaDST, @karandi65, @apdimri1

The Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun is organizing two-days workshop on "Brainstorming workshop on Understanding Himalayan Earthquakes" at its premises during 16-17 June 2025. @DrJitendraSingh @IndiaDST @ShaileshNayak16

#DeathAnniversary Prof. Darashaw Nosherwan Wadia (D. N. Wadia) (23 October 1883 - 15 June 1969) 💠Pioneer of Indian Geology 🔸Founder of the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology @WIHG_DST 🔸Former Director of Atomic Minerals Division, & Fellow of the Royal Society. 🔸Darashaw Nosherwan Wadia was the first scientist to work in the Geological Survey of India. He is known for his work on stratigraphy of the Himalayas. 🔸Conferred with Padma Bhushan in 1958. @GeologyIndia @IndiaDST #IndianPioneers #Pioneers #scientist #DarashawNosherwanWadia #DNWadia #Geology #GeologicalSurveyofIndia #PadmaBhushan #PadmaBhushanAwardee #IndianGeology #15June #June15 #Stamps

On his death anniversary, @IndiaDST remembers Prof. D. N. Wadia—a pioneer of Indian geology. Founder of the @WIHG_DST , former Director of Atomic Minerals Division, & Fellow of the Royal Society—his legacy lives on through every stone, stratum & scientific milestone he touched.

C-DAC’s HIMASHIELD 2024 grand challenge concludes on #NationalScienceDay at Thiruvananthapuram, showcasing India’s climate mitigation efforts. Read more 👉 pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.… #DigitalIndia @cdacindia @BITMesra_Ranchi @WIHG_DST @iitbbs

C-DAC’s HIMASHIELD 2024 grand challenge concludes on #NationalScienceDay at Thiruvananthapuram, showcasing India’s climate mitigation efforts. Read more 👉 pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.… #DigitalIndia @cdacindia @BITMesra_Ranchi @WIHG_DST @iitbbs

C-DAC’s HIMASHIELD 2024 grand challenge concludes on #NationalScienceDay at Thiruvananthapuram, showcasing India’s climate mitigation efforts. Read more 👉 pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.… #DigitalIndia @cdacindia @BITMesra_Ranchi @WIHG_DST @iitbbs