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	\|website = https://www.drdo.gov.in/labs-and-establishments/defence-institute-high-altitude-research-dihar		\|website = https://www.drdo.gov.in/labs-and-establishments/defence-institute-high-altitude-research-dihar
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	The '''Defence Institute of High Altitude Research''' <ref>{{Cite web \|title=Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR) {{!}} Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India \|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/labs-and-establishments/defence-institute-high-altitude-research-dihar \|access-date=2022-04-28 \|website=www.drdo.gov.in}}</ref>('''DIHAR''') is a defence laboratory of the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO)<ref>{{Cite news\|title=DRDO establishes COVID-19 facility at Defence Institute of High Altitude Research\|work=The Economic Times\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/drdo-establishes-covid-19-facility-at-defence-institute-of-high-altitude-research/articleshow/77126574.cms?from=mdr\|access-date=2022-01-24}}</ref> located in [[Leh]] city of [[Ladakh]] in [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Where is Defence Institute of High-Altitude Research (D - GKToday\|url=https://www.gktoday.in/question/where-is-defence-institute-of-high-altitude-resear\|access-date=2022-01-24\|website=www.gktoday.in}}</ref> It conducts research on cold arid agro-animal technologies.		The '''Defence Institute of High Altitude Research'''<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR) {{!}} Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India \|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/labs-and-establishments/defence-institute-high-altitude-research-dihar \|access-date=2022-04-28 \|website=www.drdo.gov.in}}</ref> ('''DIHAR''') is a defence laboratory of the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO)<ref>{{Cite news\|title=DRDO establishes COVID-19 facility at Defence Institute of High Altitude Research\|work=The Economic Times\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/drdo-establishes-covid-19-facility-at-defence-institute-of-high-altitude-research/articleshow/77126574.cms?from=mdr\|access-date=2022-01-24}}</ref> located in [[Leh]] city of [[Ladakh]] in [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Where is Defence Institute of High-Altitude Research (D - GKToday\|url=https://www.gktoday.in/question/where-is-defence-institute-of-high-altitude-resear\|access-date=2022-01-24\|website=www.gktoday.in}}</ref> It conducts research on cold arid agro-animal technologies.

	== History ==		== History ==

	In 2020, with an intent to make the DRDO leaner and more effective, it was proposed to merge the [[Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research]] (DIBER), ~~''"Defence Institute of High Altitude Research"'' (~~DIHAR), and [[Defence Research Laboratory]] (DRL). The collaboration with the [[Defence Food Research Laboratory]] and the [[Central Food Technological Research Institute]] of the [[Council of Scientific and Industrial Research]] (CSIR) will be enhanced.<ref name=dr2>[https://www.theweek.in/theweek/current/2021/04/15/drdo-to-become-leaner-and-more-focused-on-futuristic-technology.html DRDO to become leaner and more focused on futuristic technology], The Week, 25 April 2021.</ref>		In 2014, the Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR) successfully [[Crossbreed\|cross-bred]] and produced the [[Hybrid (biology)\|hybrid]] Zanskar [[Pony\|ponies]], which can carry an increased weight load for the Indian Army's requirements.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Srivastava \|first=Vanita \|date=18 February 2014 \|title=DRDO lab produces 'smarter' ponies for Indian Army \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/drdo-lab-produces-smarter-ponies-for-indian-army/story-mgUC0NvxW2SMt1eBcQzzBM.html \|access-date=11 November 2024 \|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

			In 2015, DIHAR established an Extreme Altitude Research Centre in [[Chang La]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)\|Jammu and Kashmir]], at a height of 17,600 ft above mean sea level, making world’s highest terrestrial research and development centre.<ref>{{Cite web \|last= \|date=4 October 2015 \|title=DRDO inaugurates world’s highest R&D centre in Chang La \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/drdo-inaugurates-new-r-d-centre-in-chang-la-at-17-600-ft/story-JqRbTFWuLoXG4KvBAtfNZL.html \|access-date=7 November 2024 \|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

			In 2020, with an intent to make the DRDO leaner and more effective, it was proposed to merge the [[Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research]] (DIBER), DIHAR, and [[Defence Research Laboratory]] (DRL). The collaboration with the [[Defence Food Research Laboratory]] and the [[Central Food Technological Research Institute]] of the [[Council of Scientific and Industrial Research]] (CSIR) will be enhanced.<ref name="dr2">[https://www.theweek.in/theweek/current/2021/04/15/drdo-to-become-leaner-and-more-focused-on-futuristic-technology.html DRDO to become leaner and more focused on futuristic technology], The Week, 25 April 2021.</ref> Also in 2020, DIHAR developed a [[Microgreen\|microgreens]] cultivation technology for India's patrol posts and [[Bunker\|bunkers]] along the [[Siachen Glacier\|Saichen Glacier]].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Srikanth \|first=B. R. \|date=2020-01-08 \|title=Siachen troops will get fresh veggies with help of new tech \|url=https://www.asianage.com/india/all-india/080120/siachen-troops-will-get-fresh-veggies-with-help-of-new-tech.html \|access-date=2024-11-10 \|website=The Asian Age \|language=en}}</ref>

			Since 2024, DIHAR has been developing a solar thermal warming technology, which is named as "Solar Thermal Energy Based Technology for Space Heating (Human Habitation) In High Altitude", for warming the shelters for soldiers during [[Ladakh]]'s winters.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Bagla \|first=Pallava \|date=14 October 2024 \|title=A Defence Lab Taps Solar Energy To Keep Indian Soldiers Warm In Ladakh \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/a-defence-lab-taps-solar-energy-to-keep-indian-soldiers-warm-in-ladakh-6789101 \|access-date=2024-11-07 \|website=NDTV}}</ref>

	== Administration ==		== Administration ==
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			* [[List of academic and research institutes in Ladakh]]<!--NOTE: Retain redlink, article has been submitted for approval.-->
	* [[Siachen Base Camp (India)]]		* [[Siachen Base Camp (India)]]
	* [[Research stations in Antarctica#List of research stations\|List of Antarctic research stations]]		* [[Research stations in Antarctica#List of research stations\|List of Antarctic research stations]]
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	==External links==		==External links==
	*https://www.drdo.gov.in/labs-and-establishments/defence-institute-high-altitude-research-dihar		*[https://www.drdo.gov.in/labs-and-establishments/defence-institute-high-altitude-research-dihar Defence Institute High Altitude Research Dihar]

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	The '''Defence Institute of High Altitude Research''' ('''DIHAR''') is a defence laboratory of the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) located in [[Leh]] city of [[Ladakh]] in [[India]]. It conducts research on cold arid agro-animal technologies.		The '''Defence Institute of High Altitude Research''' <ref>{{Cite web \|title=Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR) {{!}} Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Government of India \|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/labs-and-establishments/defence-institute-high-altitude-research-dihar \|access-date=2022-04-28 \|website=www.drdo.gov.in}}</ref>('''DIHAR''') is a defence laboratory of the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO)<ref>{{Cite news\|title=DRDO establishes COVID-19 facility at Defence Institute of High Altitude Research\|work=The Economic Times\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/drdo-establishes-covid-19-facility-at-defence-institute-of-high-altitude-research/articleshow/77126574.cms?from=mdr\|access-date=2022-01-24}}</ref> located in [[Leh]] city of [[Ladakh]] in [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Where is Defence Institute of High-Altitude Research (D - GKToday\|url=https://www.gktoday.in/question/where-is-defence-institute-of-high-altitude-resear\|access-date=2022-01-24\|website=www.gktoday.in}}</ref> It conducts research on cold arid agro-animal technologies.

	== History ==		== History ==

	In 2020, with an intent to make the DRDO leaner and more effective, it was proposed to merge the [[Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research]] (DIBER), ''"Defence Institute of High Altitude Research"'' (DIHAR), and [[Defence Research Laboratory]] (DRL). The collaboration with the [[Defence Food Research Laboratory]] and the [[Central Food Technological Research Institute]] of the [[Council of Scientific and Industrial Research]] (CSIR) will be enhanced.<ref name=dr2>[https://www.theweek.in/theweek/current/2021/04/15/drdo-to-become-leaner-and-more-focused-on-futuristic-technology.html DRDO to become leaner and more focused on futuristic technology], The Week, 25 April 2021.</ref>		In 2020, with an intent to make the DRDO leaner and more effective, it was proposed to merge the [[Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research]] (DIBER), ''"Defence Institute of High Altitude Research"'' (DIHAR), and [[Defence Research Laboratory]] (DRL). The collaboration with the [[Defence Food Research Laboratory]] and the [[Central Food Technological Research Institute]] of the [[Council of Scientific and Industrial Research]] (CSIR) will be enhanced.<ref name=dr2>[https://www.theweek.in/theweek/current/2021/04/15/drdo-to-become-leaner-and-more-focused-on-futuristic-technology.html DRDO to become leaner and more focused on futuristic technology], The Week, 25 April 2021.</ref>

	~~== Aim ==~~

	DFIHAR is screening and identifying the medicinal and aromatic plants in Leh-Ladakh region to exploit them for use for defence purposes and also on greenhouse technologies for high altitude and cold desert areas.

	== Administration ==		== Administration ==

	DIHAR is headed by a director. The present director of DIHAR is Dr. Om Prakash Chaurasia.		DIHAR is headed by a director. The [[Chief executive officer\|present director]] of DIHAR is Dr. Om Prakash Chaurasia.

	==See also==		==See also==

	; Research		; Research
	* [[Indian Antarctic Program]]
	* [[Bharati (research station)]]
	* [[Dakshin Gangotri]] First Indian station 1983, converted to support base
	* [[Maitri (research station)\|Maitri]] Second Indian station 1989
	* [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]
	* [[Indian Astronomical Observatory]]
	* [[Jantar Mantar, Jaipur]]
	* [[National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research]]
	* [[Siachen Base Camp (India)]]		* [[Siachen Base Camp (India)]]
	* [[Research stations in Antarctica#List of research stations\|List of Antarctic research stations]]		* [[Research stations in Antarctica#List of research stations\|List of Antarctic research stations]]
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	; Borders		; Borders
	* [[Actual Ground Position Line]] (AGPL), India-Pakistan border across Siachen region		* [[Actual Ground Position Line]] (AGPL), [[India–Pakistan border\|India-Pakistan border]] across [[Siachen Glacier\|Siachen region]]
	* [[Line of Actual Control]] (LAC), India-China border across Ladakh		* [[Line of Actual Control]] (LAC), India-China border across Ladakh
	* [[Line of Control]] (LoC), India-Pakistan border across Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir		* [[Line of Control]] (LoC), India-Pakistan border across Ladakh and [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)\|Jammu and Kashmir]]

	; Conflicts		; Conflicts

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The '''Defence Institute of High Altitude Research''' ('''DIHAR''') is a defence laboratory of the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) located in [[Leh]] city of [[Ladakh]] in [[India]]. It conducts research on cold arid agro-animal technologies.

== History ==

In 2020, with an intent to make the DRDO leaner and more effective, it was proposed to merge the [[Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research]] (DIBER), ''"Defence Institute of High Altitude Research"'' (DIHAR), and [[Defence Research Laboratory]] (DRL). The collaboration with the [[Defence Food Research Laboratory]] and the [[Central Food Technological Research Institute]] of the [[Council of Scientific and Industrial Research]] (CSIR) will be enhanced.<ref name=dr2>[https://www.theweek.in/theweek/current/2021/04/15/drdo-to-become-leaner-and-more-focused-on-futuristic-technology.html DRDO to become leaner and more focused on futuristic technology], The Week, 25 April 2021.</ref>

== Aim ==

DFIHAR is screening and identifying the medicinal and aromatic plants in Leh-Ladakh region to exploit them for use for defence purposes and also on greenhouse technologies for high altitude and cold desert areas.

== Administration ==

DIHAR is headed by a director. The present director of DIHAR is Dr. Om Prakash Chaurasia.

==See also==

; Research
* [[Indian Antarctic Program]]
* [[Bharati (research station)]]
* [[Dakshin Gangotri]] First Indian station 1983, converted to support base
* [[Maitri (research station)|Maitri]] Second Indian station 1989
* [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]
* [[Indian Astronomical Observatory]]
* [[Jantar Mantar, Jaipur]]
* [[National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research]]
* [[Siachen Base Camp (India)]]
* [[Research stations in Antarctica#List of research stations|List of Antarctic research stations]]
* [[Antarctic field camps|List of Antarctic field camps]]
* [[List of highest astronomical observatories]]

; Borders
* [[Actual Ground Position Line]] (AGPL), India-Pakistan border across Siachen region
* [[Line of Actual Control]] (LAC), India-China border across Ladakh
* [[Line of Control]] (LoC), India-Pakistan border across Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir

; Conflicts
* [[Sino-Indian War]]
* [[Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts]]
* [[Siachen conflict]]
* [[Siachen Glacier]]

; Tourism and infrastructure
* [[India-China Border Roads]]
* [[Siachen Base Camp (India)]]
* [[Tourism in Ladakh]]

; Geography
* [[Geology of the Himalaya]]
* [[Indus-Yarlung suture zone]]
* [[List of districts of Ladakh]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*https://www.drdo.gov.in/labs-and-establishments/defence-institute-high-altitude-research-dihar

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