CDHM objectives

Prof. Dr. Tek Bahadur Chhetri

The primary objective of these courses is to produce skilled manpower and perform cutting edge scientific research in the field of Meteorology, Hydrology, Glaciology and Climate Science. CDHM has been known for producing competitive Meteorologists and Hydrologists with outstanding academic records. CDHM offers not only theoretical and laboratory-based courses but also extensive fieldwork techniques so as to build students’ with competent knowledge in various fields. CDHM curriculum covers wide range of the fields that includes hydrology, water resources, weather forecast, cryospheric process, climate change, hydro-meteorological disasters, numerical modeling, air pollution, etc. Courses offered by CDHM are designed to maximize employment prospects through acquisition of subject knowledge and practical skills.Recruit and train students with strong academic and leadership potential, providing them with the scientific and personal skills to make new discoveries and translate their knowledge into developments for the well-being of the society

• Produce competent human resources with high ability, morale and sensitivity to values to address the emerging challenges and needs.
• Develop CDHM as a national/regional educational and research hub for Atmospheric and Hydrospheric Science.
• Exploring possibility of resource generating potentials to become self-sustainable.
• Develop a greater awareness of Atmospheric and Hydrospheric Sciences in the general public through outreach programs.

Core Values

• Scientific integrity
• Dedication to teaching, research, and service
• Innovation in academics and research
• Collaboration and collegiality in all
• To meet the scientific need of skilled manpower in the field of hydrology and meteorology in the context of the present geographical situation.
• To prove advance knowledge to the students according to recent trend and development of the subject throughout the world.
• To enable the students to perform research in their field of specialization utilizing the facilities available in the department.
• To develop research activities and capacity building of partners in water and water related sectors.
• To form water consortium fostering partnership and collaboration with academic institutions, local enterprises, government and NGOs.
• To build educational programs, conduct research, and develop innovative solutions for global water related problems.