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Mission Highlights

The 13^th Steering Committee Meeting, held on 29-01-2025 at MoEF&CC, New Delhi

The 26^th STAG Meeting, held on 23-12-2024 at MoEF&CC, New Delhi

The 25^th STAG Meeting, held on 14-09-2024 at MoEF&CC, New Delhi

12^th Steering Committee Meeting, held on 14-06-2024 at MoEF&CC, New Delhi

24^th Meeting of the STAG, held on May. 30, 2024 at MoEF&CC, New Delhi.

Sh. Narendra Modi
(Interact with the Prime Minister)

Sh. Bhupender Yadav
(Hon'ble Minister)

Sh. Kirtivardhan Singh
(Hon'ble Minister of State)

Research Highlights

भोज वृक्ष लगातार हो रहे कम, विज्ञानियों की चिंता बढ़ी

लुप्तप्राय वनस्पतियों को दी ' संजीवनी ', यह बचाएंगी कैंसर व एड्स से

Synthesised and characterised Graphene-based materials from tyre and plastic. – Implemented by Kumaon University, Nainital, Uttarakhand

Developed the methodology for using “Engineering Muck” as construction material; conducted the laboratory testing for the varying the percentage for cement-treated base (CTB) mix design; Designed the “Pavement Design consisting CTB Layer”, using IITPAVE software. – Implemented by CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), New Delhi

Developed and demonstrated a Retrofitting Model of a Trombe Wall (Heat Gain Technique) at Panchayat Bhavan of Sosa Village, Dharchula Block, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. Alongside, Development of a Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) (Design Guidelines & Best Practices) for Passive Solar Heated Buildings (PSHB) in Ladakh and Uttarakhand regions.

Two Patents have been filed on:
(i) Intelligent Rainfall Intensity Measurement System and Method; and (ii) Smart Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) Device Enabling Continuous Monitoring of Remote Location and Method; – Implemented by CSIR-Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee, Uttarakhand

Establishment of an Open Source Digital Knowledge Centre viz, “Centre for Education on Vernacular Architecture (CEVA)”, implemented by IIT-Ropar by documenting and uploading online on CEVA

Development of a Technology Prototype for “Mechanization of Indigenous Yak (Bos grunniens) Milk Cottage Cheese (Hard Churpi) Manufacturing Process”, using CARTIA V5R20.

Mission

To launch and support innovative studies and related knowledge interventions (that do not tread on the beaten path) towards the sustenance and enhancement of the ecological, natural, cultural, and socio-economic capital assets and values of the IHR.

Vision

To support the sustenance and enhancement of the ecological, natural, cultural, and socio- economic capital assets and values of the IHR.

Objectives

To build a body of scientific and traditional knowledge through demand driven action research and technological innovations along with institutional strengthening & capacity building.
To strengthen technological innovations leading to sustainable management of natural resources of Himalaya for ensuring the ecological, water, livelihood security at the local, regional and national levels.
To create science-policy-practice connect through a network of policy makers and practitioners (individual and institutions) engaged in working solutions to problems in the thematic areas
To demonstrate workable/implementable/replicable solutions to the problems in the priority thematic areas

CC-resilient Infrastructure Development Techniques under NMHS

"Community Shelter Housing Model" prepared for the disaster mitigation during landslide and flood - for the local communities at Tentha Village (Valley), Manipur

Sarahan BhimaKali Temple, Himachal Pradesh

National Priorities

Vibrant Village Programme

Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme announced in the Union Budget 2022 envisages coverage of border villages on Northern Border having sparse population, limited connectivity and infrastructure. It was launched by the Hon’ble Union Home Minister, at Kibithoo – a remote village, near the India-Tibet border on 10th April 2023.

International Committments

SDGs Goals

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership.

Scope of Technologies under NMHS

Technology:

Fabricated Model of Mobile Cold Mixer-cum-paver (MCMP)

Technology Transfer Partner: National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), Anushandhan Vikas, 20-22, Zamroodpur Community Centre, Kailash Colony Extension, New Delhi-110 048
MOU between: CSIR-CRRI-NRDC-NMHS

Technology:

A process of Manufacturing of Graphene from Waste Plastic

Women leading the Climate Change (CC)-resilient Practices in the Indian Himalayan Region

Dr Siksha S. Kar

CC-resilient Road Building Technology

Dr Seema Gupta

Sustainable Development Plans for Villages Cluster

Dr Jyoti Parikh

Disaster-resilience Action Plans

Dr RD Borthakur

Bio-fuels from Bamboo

Dr Renu Jethi

Nutritional Security in Himalaya

Dr Shyamli Singh

Community Resilient Building

Jammu & Kashmir

Ladakh

Himachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh

Sikkim

Uttarakhand

Nagaland

Mizoram

Manipur

Meghalaya

Tripura

Assam

West Bengal

NMHS with Jurisdiction over 11 States & 2 UTs of IHR

The Indian Himalayan Region is spread across 13 Indian States/Union Territories (namely Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Assam and West Bengal), stretching across 2500 km. Nearly 50 million people reside in this region, which is characterized by a diverse demographic, and versatile economic, environmental, social and political systems.