Department of Interdisciplinary Studies started its journey in 2002 when University Grant Commission (UGC) funded the Himachal Pradesh University to set up Institute of Integrated Himalayan Studies (UGC Centre of Excellence) vide notification no. 9-42/2002-HPU (Genl.) dated 1.4.2002 and hence came into existence with effect from 1st April 2002. As per UGC directives, the institute has academic, administrative and financial autonomy for achieving “Excellence Plus”. As
