Himalayan Studies Journal

Himalayan Studies Journal, the journal of the Institute of Integrated Himalayan studies (UGC Centre of Excellence), Himachal Pradesh University has been launched as a multi-disciplinary journal covering various issues of concern in the Himalayan region using scientific and/or humanities based perspectives. The Institute has recently brought out the third issue of the Himalayan Studies Journal.

Release of Third Issue of Himalayan Studies Journal (An International Research Journal)

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Third Issue of Himalayan Studies Journal was released by Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Hon’ble Chief Minister & Her Excellency Smt. Urmila Singh, Governor, Himachal Pradesh, on the occasion of Inaugural function of 42nd Foundation Day of Himachal Pradesh University. This issue focuses on ‘Himalayan Environment’. The Journal contains series of nine research paper on different aspects of Himalayan Environment and a brief Conference report.   

The paper on strategies for sustainable management for Himalayan Medicinal plants by Dyutiman Chaudhary focuses at value chain development initiatives in Uttarakahand region. Paper by N. S. Chauhan gives an account of medicinal plant resources of Himachal Pradesh and the conservation issues associated with these. Plant genetic resources of Indian Himalayan Region are discussed by J.C. Rana & S.K. Sharma in their paper. Status of avifauna of Nalagarh valley of Himachal Pradesh is taken up by M.L. Thakur in his paper. Deleterious effects of pesticides on environment are taken by S. D. Sharma & Brij Bala in their paper. Kulwant Singh Rana & Rakesh Singh discusses the status of industrialization in and its implication on environment in the state of Himachal. Environmental impacts of hydropower projects have been discussed by Kuldeep Attri & Kiran Garg in their paper. Shailesh Kumar Kaushal & Saurabh Dixit have discussed waste management practices adopted by Himachal government at tourism destinations. Mamta Mokta has discussed the implications of climate change and issues associated with it in her paper. In the end a brief conference report is given, which highlights the main recommendations made during the conference on Himalayan Environment: Issues & Challenges being organized by the Institute of Integrated Himalayan Studies, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla.