Department of Environment, Science (dest.hp.gov.in): Contacts

Eco village is an emerging concept still in the process of being developed. Through the Ecovillage Concept, Department of Environment, Science & Technology, Government of Himachal Pradesh intends to demonstrate a model of environmentally sustainable development in active collaboration with village people that reflect their concern and respect for the environment. Environmentally sustainable and ecologically oriented eco villages shall be focused towards developing low impact lifestyles that reduce the “ecological footprint” by as much as 50% of the base assessment from launch of the scheme.

The Government of Himachal Pradesh has officially notified the Himachal Pradesh Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) 2025, positioning it as an effective instrument for implementing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the state. This scheme establishes a structured system for collecting non-biodegradable packaging waste based on the polluter pays principle, aiming to curb littering and improper disposal in public drains, roads, and open spaces. By ensuring the systematic recovery and recycling of such waste, the DRS supports environmental protection and actively advances the circular economy within Himachal Pradesh.

For encouraging application oriented research, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh has taken initiative to support H.P. Specific Research & Development Project Proposals for strengthening the research and development in various fields of Environment, Climate Change & Natural Resource Management and Biotechnology in the State of Himachal Pradesh. Entries are invited on the under mentioned thematic areas from the Scientists and Technologists who are working in the academic sector, National labs and other recognized R&D institutions in H.P.