Tectonics, Sustainability, and Resilience
4–7 April 2026
(Department of Geology & Remote Sensing, CUHP, Dharamshala)
Organized by
Department of Geology & Remote Sensing
Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala
Department of Geology and Remote Sensing, Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP), Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh (HP) 176206, India. In collaboration with SDMA, DDMA (Kangra), IIT Dhanbad, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Guwahati, IISER Kolkata, CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh and WIHG Dehradun.
The Central University of Himachal Pradesh was established in 2010 under the Central Universities Act, 2009. The university aims to provide inclusive access to excellence in higher education and research to emerge as a premier institution. The Department of Environmental Science, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences offers Master’s and PhD degrees and is dedicated to protecting the Himalayan environment through modern, relevant scientific research and training.
Dharamshala is located ~18 km north of Kangra town and serves as the district headquarters. It is well connected by road and air from New Delhi and Chandigarh, and by rail via Pathankot. Dharamshala is approximately 100 km from Pathankot, ~250 km from Chandigarh and ~500 km from New Delhi. The climate in April is warm and pleasant (light warm clothing recommended). The conference venue is about 30 km from Dharamshala on the Mandi-Pathankot highway (NH-20) towards Pathankot.
HIMALAYAN HORIZONS: TECTONICS, SUSTAINABILITY, AND RESILIENCE FROM THE 1905 KANGRA EARTHQUAKE TO TODAY (HTSR – 2026) will be held 4–7 April 2026. The conference examines the tectonic framework, seismic hazard, and resilience challenges of the Himalaya with special focus on lessons from the 1905 Kangra earthquake and modern advances in instrumentation, remote sensing and geodetic observations.
The event seeks to bridge historical records and modern science to improve understanding of earthquake occurrence, mechanisms and damage scenarios — gaps that persist because early events were recorded with limited instrumentation and in difficult terrain. With denser instrumentation and satellite observations today, the conference will highlight advances that improve preparedness for sustainable and resilient futures.
The Dharamshala-Kangra region is a natural laboratory for Himalayan geodynamics: bordered by the Dhauladhar range to the north and the Sub-Himalaya hills to the south, the region features diverse geomorphology, active faults and thick fan deposits — a focal point for advanced scientific research and a significant site for studying seismic hazard and resilience.
The conference will address the Himalayan convergence-zone thrust systems (MCT, MBT, MFT), seismic hazard and mitigation, geomorphology and paleoseismology, disaster risk reduction, climate change impacts and policy matters — all aimed at strengthening sustainable development and resilience in the Himalayan region.
Original research papers & case studies are invited on the conference themes listed below.
Note: Other relevant research papers may also be considered for presentation and publication after peer review.
Fees, payment instructions & field excursion information.
Fee (incl. transport & mid-day refreshment):
₹ 4,000 /-.
Please make payments in favour of:
Finance Officer, Central University of Himachal Pradesh
(payable at CUHP, Dharamsala).
Foreign delegates may pay in INR on the first day of the conference.
Bank: Canara Bank, Dharamshala
Acc. No.: 2062101009761
IFSC: CNRB0002062
Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor
CUHP, Dharamshala
Secretary
Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)
Secretary
Ministry of Mines
Secretary
Department of Science & Technology (DST)
Secretary
Ministry of Education
Secretary
Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB)
CUHP, Dharamshala
CUHP, Dharamshala
CUHP, Dharamshala
Central University of Himachal Pradesh,
Shahpur Campus, Dharamshala,
District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh – 176206
Prof. Ambrish Kumar Mahajan
Chairman, Organizing Committee
Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala
Email: htsr26@gmail.com
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