National Institute of Hydrology (NIH)
Jal Vigyan Bhawan, Roorkee-247667 (Uttarakhand)
Established in 1978, NIH is the premier R&D institute under the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, specializing in systematic studies of theoretical and applied hydrology.
R&D Activities & Expertise
Surface Water Hydrology
Flood studies, drought management, and reservoir sedimentation analysis.
Snow & Glacier Hydrology
Critical monitoring of Himalayan water resources and meltwater modeling.
Environmental Hydrology
Water quality monitoring, waste-water management, and ecosystem restoration.
Software Development
Development of specialized tools like Hec-Ras and MODFLOW applications.
Premier Laboratories
- Nuclear Hydrology Lab
- Water Quality Lab
- Advanced Computing Center
- Remote Sensing & GIS Lab
- Hydrometeorological Observatory
Service Capabilities & Consultancy
Ground Water
Recharge estimation and sustainable yield assessment.
Hydraulic Modeling
Design flood estimation and river bank protection.
Training
Short-term courses for field engineers and professionals.
Isotope Studies
Tracing water origin and movement using isotopes.
Institutional Contact
Director, NIH
National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee