Research

Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences

Title :	The Pranmati Basin, Himalayan Critical Zone Observatory (PBHCZO)
Area of research :	Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences
Focus area :	Geosciences
Principal Investigator :	Dr. Vimal Singh, Department of Geology, Chhatra Marg, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Mobile No.: 9560714063
Timeline Start Year :	2021
Timeline End Year :	2024

Details

Co-PI:

Dr. N.C.Pant and Dr. Pankaj Srivastava, Department of Geology, Chhatra Marg, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, Dr. Dileep Kumar Singh and Prof. Neeta Sehgal, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi, Delhi – 110007. , Prof. Malay Mukul, Department of Earth Sciences, IIT Bombay, Maharashtra, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra-400076, Prof. A.L. Ramanathan, School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-110067, Dr. Vijay Shridhar and Dr. Kusum, School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR), Doon University, Kedarpur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand-248001, Dr. Pavan Kumar Gayatri, Institute of Seismological Research, Raisan, Gandhinagar- 382009, Dr. S.P. Sati, Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Uttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry, Bharsar-246123, Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand)

Total Budget (INR):

5,34,52,040

Achievements :

The study identifies 73 major landslides, impacting agriculture, infrastructure, and human settlements. Socio-economic surveys reveal low levels of disaster awareness and preparedness among local residents, despite significant disruptions to livelihoods.