Himalayan System Science
The state has distinct geo-morphological attributes and some of its features like high-attitude ecosystem, tarai-agro systems, glaciers, pastures, biodiversity and lakes are unique and needs urgent attention for the conservation and development. The Council will, therefore, support all such R & D programmes which focus on above issues. Following programmes are under taken -
 Natural Resource Management
Biological Diversity Conservation
This programme aims to document and bio-prospect biodiversity on priority basis. Various R&D programmes to conserve rich flora and fauna forming integral part of Himalayan ecosystem will be supported.
Conservation of Medicinal Aromatic Plants Glaciology and Protection of Lakes
This scheme will give emphasis to Earth Resources and Environment like Himalayan Glaciers-Slope Stability, receding of glaciers and Rivers and Geohazards.
Other Studies
This includes following
Tectonophysics-origin of Himalayan-Seismicity-Landslides; Lithospheric Studies; Biostraitigraphy-Herbs; Crustal Evolution in the Trans-Himalayan region; Monsoon - Atmospheric Turbulence; Interaction between Atmospheric, Climatic, Hydropheric, Glacial Processes; Lithospheric Processes ; Kumaon Systems - Geohazards; Geoecology - Science of Polygenic and three-dimensional geological components and effects upon ecological characteristics. Geochemical barriers, Anomalies, and Accumulations, Relation between Geogenic and technogenic pollution.
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