January 27, 2026 3:25 PM

IIT Guwahati develops method to monitor glacial hazards in Eastern Himalayas

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed a predictive framework that has identified 492 locations where glacial lakes are likely to form in the Eastern Himalayan mountains. The research conducted using high-resolution Google Earth images and digital elevation models also provides crucial insights for hazard management and water-resource planning in high-mountain regions. The models helped capture complex landscape features and estimate uncertainty in th...

January 6, 2026 1:22 PM

Human Capital Working Group meeting held at IIT-Guwahati campus ahead of India AI Impact Summit 2026

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the IndiaAI Mission, the Government of Assam and IIT Guwahati on Monday began a two-day Human Capital Working Group meeting at the IIT Guwahati campus, focusing on education reform, workforce transition and inclusive, human-centric adoption of artificial intelligence. The meeting brings together senior policymakers, academic leaders, industry experts and practitioners to deliberate on how India can build future-ready human capital ...

November 3, 2025 2:00 PM

Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates North Eastern Science & Technology Cluster, lays foundation stones for Rs 635 crore projects in Assam

Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday inaugurated the North Eastern Science & Technology (NEST) Cluster at IIT Guwahati and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹635 crore across Assam. The ceremony was attended by senior Assam government officials, representatives of educational institutions, and members of the scientific and entrepreneurial community. Speaking at the event, Scindia described Assam as...