The main objectives of National Institute of Hydrology (NIH) are to undertake, aid, promote and coordinate systematic and scientific work in all aspects of hydrology. The Institute was declared as an S&T organization in 1987.
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Information on Environmental Hydrology, National Institute of Hydrology
Environmental Hydrology Division aims to undertake aid, promote and coordinate basic, applied and strategic research in the area of environmental hydrology contributing to sustainable water resources development and management.
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Information on Groundwater Hydrology, National Institute of Hydrology
Groundwater Hydrology Division, a key division of the Institute, has collaborated in many national and international projects. The Division undertakes in-house R & D studies, sponsored studies, and consultancy projects from the Central and State Government departments and other stakeholders of water.
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Information on Hydrological Investigations, National Institute of Hydrology
Hydrological Investigations Division conducts field and laboratory based hydrological studies for sustainability of water sources using advanced isotope techniques, geophysical and hydrological techniques.
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Information on Surface Water Hydrology Division, National Institute of Hydrology
Surface Water Hydrology Division (SWHD) is carrying out several R&D projects on various aspects of surface water hydrology.
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Information on Water Resources Systems, National Institute of Hydrology
Water Resources projects are frequently planned in an isolated manner without giving due consideration to optimum utilization and environment sustainability. Water Resources Systems (WRS) Division is working towards finding a solution to these issues.
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Information on Research Management and Outreach, National Institute of Hydrology
Research Management and Outreach Division(RMOD) is responsible for coordination and management of research activities within the Institute set up, and for networking and liaison with ministries, academic and research organizations, industry, NGOs, UNESCO, WMO, etc. RMOD is set up to facilitate effective dissemination of scientific output of the Institute. The RMOD is headed by a senior scientist.