The Institute was established in 1978 as a research orgnisation with its Headquarters at Roorkee, (U.P.),India. The Institute with its six regional centres is well equipped to carry out computer, laboratory & field oriented studies with a team of 80 well qualified & trained scientists with excellent academic background and well equipped laboratories and facilities. Over the last twenty years, the Institute has carried out research studies covering almost all areas of hydrology, and has established contacts with national and international organisations of repute. The Institute has published and distributed large number of leaflets, brouchures, posters and pamphlets for mass awareness and has actively participated in technology transfer activities. With these activities, over the years the Institute has established itself as the premier organisation and centre of excellence for research & development in the area of hydrology in the country.