Dr. Dev Dutt Sharma
At the very onset, I am enthralled to use a quote of former President of USA Mr. Barack Obama:
“The study of geography is about more than just memorizing places on a map. Its about understanding the complexity of our world, appreciating the diversity of cultures that exists across continents. And in the end, it’s about using all that knowledge to help bridge divides and bring people together.”
It is my proud prerogative to welcome all the readers and visitors to the Department of Geography, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla (UGC NAAC Accredited “A” Grade University). The department of geography has been established in August 1989 with the initial intake of 15 students and the first batch passed out in June 1991. Subsequently, M.Phil Course was introduced during Sept-Oct. 1991 and some students were also enrolled in the PhD programme. Since then, a large number of students have passed out from the department and many of them are serving in different capacities within and outside the state. Apart from Masters Degree, about 30 students have received Doctoral degree in Geography from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla and around 160 students have completed their M.Phil Degree. Currently, the intake in Master Programme is 35 including15 non-subsidized seats.
The faculty members of the department are contributing to the cause and promotion of geographical knowledge and have published around 200 research papers in journals of national and international repute. They are working on various research projects funded by UGC, ICSSR, ICHR, DST and other funding agencies. At present, the department has a faculty strength of four teachers (One Professor, One Associate Professor and Two Assistant Professors) and offers research in physical as well as human geography as broader themes.
The students admitted in the department find best academic climate of study perfectly blended with extra curricular activities. The strong teacher-taught relationships help students not only achieving academic excellence but also in their overall personality development. I value the decision of students to choose Himachal Pradesh University as their Alma mater and department of Geography as their choice of professional field.
Thanking you.
Vande Bharat Matram !
Dr. Dev Dutt Sharma
Department of Geography