About the Department

The Indira Gandhi Centre for Human Ecology, Environmental and Population Studies was established in the year 1984. The Indira Gandhi Centre was granted the status of a Department of the University of Rajasthan on December 31, 1997. The Department, under the COSIST programme with financial and other support from the UGC, has introduced a two-year Master's degree course (M.Sc.) in Environmental Science since July 1997. One Year P.G. Diploma courses in Human Ecology, Environmental Studies and Population Studies were introduced since 1984-85.

Infrastructural Facilities

A well-equipped research laboratory with latest equipments (like UV-Spectrophotometer, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, B.O.D. Incubator, Sound Level Meter, Ovens, Water Testing kits) is available in this Department. The Department has a rich library with 5000 books and subscription of several journals. There is a Computer Lab with internet facility and Wi-Fi connection in the department.

Ph.D. Programme :

Thrust Areas

• Desertification Process and its control
• Municipal Solid Waste Management
• Fluoride in drinking water and fluorosis problems in Rajasthan
• Nitrates in drinking water and health problems
• Textile waste water and adverse effects
• Biodiversity conservation in Sanctuaries, National Parks and Tiger Reserves
• Organic Farming
• Wildlife Habitat Utilization
• Effect of Industrial Wastes on Morphology,Anatomy, and Cytology of plants
• Textile Waste Water and Effects on Vegetables grown in the area
• Impacts of heavy metals on Morphology and Cytology of Vegetables