About Us

The Innovative and Research Studies Center (IRSC), established in July 2025, is a dynamic platform for interdisciplinary research and capacity-building.

We unite researchers, professionals, and students to address today’s pressing socio-environmental challenges across biodiversity, climate change, agriculture, forestry, engineering, information technology, and public health.

Our Mission

To empower researchers and foster collaboration between early-career and established scientists in tackling complex socio-environmental issues.

Focus Areas

  • Forest conservation and biodiversity
  • Climate resilience and sustainable agriculture
  • Ecological health and food security
  • Technology-driven solutions (GIS, remote sensing, data science)

What We Do

  • Offer research fellowships, training, and mentorship opportunities
  • Build national and international research networks
  • Facilitate policy-relevant studies and publications
  • Organize workshops, conferences, and capacity-building programs

Our Approach

Guided by a multidisciplinary steering committee and supported by international advisors, IRSC bridges the gap between academia, policy, and communities—strengthening research impact in the Himalayan region and beyond.