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Dissemination
The Institute disseminates the
findings of its R&D activities through publication of research papers
in national and international journals, books and edited volumes (over
525 scientific papers, 153 popular articles, 30 books/edited volumes, and
2 monographs). Among others, regular publications of the Institute include:
Pt. G.B. Pant Memorial Lecture by eminent thinkers and scholars, Hima-Paryavaran
(biannual-newsletter), ENVIS Bulletin
(biannual); Bulletin on the Himalayan Biosphere Reserve (biannual)
and Annual Report. A documentary entitled "In Harmony with Nature" has
been prepared, both in English and Hindi, covering the major thrust areas
and programs of the Institute.
The Institute has developed unique
approach in ensuring peoples’ participation in eco-conservation and development
through on-spot training camps/workshops for several target groups, which
include rural inhabitants, farmers, NGO's, students, teachers, army personnel,
etc. Towards human resource development, the Institute continues to play
an important role by training project based staff and a number of students
have also received degree of Doctor of Philosophy while working in the
Institute. In addition, the institute has conducted training/summer Program
for students/visiting scientists from various parts of India and from countries
like Nepal, Bhutan, Holland, Canada, Germany, etc.