Himalayan Studies Conference 2015 at IIHS, Shimla

The Research, Training and Extension Division, Institute of Integrated Himalayan Studies (IIHS) (UGC Centre for Excellence), Himachal Pradesh University, Summerhill, Shimla-5 is arranging a National Conference “Himalayan Studies Conference-2015” on November 4, 2015 and November 5, 2015.

The conference shall persuade to explore a range of environmental, ecological, cultural, socio-economic, political and developmental challenges facing Himalayan region. Truly interdisciplinary and trans-regional in scope, the symposium is committed to covering all aspects of Himalayan Studies, including the natural and social sciences, humanities and creative arts.

The Main Thematic Areas are:

• Environmental and Climate Change related issues and challenges in Himalayan Region.
• Biodiversity Conservation in Himalayan Region
• Sustainable Mountain Development and Natural Resource Management issues in the Himalayan Region
• Society, History and Culture of Hill Areas
• State of Humanities, Literature (Hindi & English) and Art in Himalayan Region.
• Economic, Political, Administrative issues in Himalaya.
• People’s participation in rejuvenation of Himalayan Environment, Society and Culture.

Important Dates:

Registration Fees:

The registration fee includes the conference kit, working lunch, dinner and accommodation charges.

The Registration form along with the demand draft favouring Director, Institute of Integrated Himalayan Studies (UGC Centre for Excellence), Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla-5 paid at SBI, Summer Hill, Shimla-5.

Source: Gunjan Pal Singh, click4college Specialist