Research Projects and Publications

Completed

1. Biodiversity characterization of protected area network of Jammu province of Jammu & Kashmir [Western Himalayas] using remote sensing and GIS
2. Assessment of environmental pollution in and around Jammu (DRS-I)
3. Development of Mycoremediation Technology for Tannery Effluent Treatment by Indigenous Fungal Consortium
4. Design upgradation of vertical sub-surface constructed wetland unit for treatment of dairy waste water (Co-PI and Mentor)
5. Bacteria assisted phytoremediation of tannery effluent and agropotentiality estimation
6. Development of low cost deflouridation technology using indigenous plant materials.

Ongoing

1. Biodiversity characterization of protected area network of Jammu province of  Jammu & Kashmir [Western Himalayas] using remote sensing and GIS (DRS-II)
2. Studies on the influence UV- B radiations on cryptogamiy flora (lichen and moss) of Himalayan region, India (CO-PI) with Dr. Jaswant Singh, Dr. R.M.L. Awadh University, Faizabad.
3. Vegetational heterogeneity and impacts of changing climatic and land use patterns on two contrasting timberline ecotones of Upper Chenab catchment, J&K and conservation strategies thereof.
4. Geospatial analysis and mapping of ground water fluoride contamination in Jammu province with emphasis on its vulnerability and remediation.
5. Spatio-temporal distribution and source apportionment of carbon (OC/EC/WSOC) and major ions in PM 2.5 aerosols in the Himalayan foot-hills of Jammu region (J&K, India).

Consultancy Services

1. EIA & EMP for  commissioning of passenger aerial ropeway at Jammu
2. EIA & EMP of Industrial Estate establishment at Ghatti, Kathua
3. EIA & EMP for commissioning of passenger aerial ropeway Km. 99 of NH 1A to  village Sangote & to Patnitop
4. EIA & EMP for H.E. project Kiru, Kishtwar Jammu
5. EIA & EMP for H.E. project Kwar, Kishtwar Jammu