About NIRM

NIRM is exclusively devoted to basic and applied research in rock mechanics. Over the period of last 38 years, the institute has the privilege to provide its expertise to various central, state government agencies and public sector undertakings in the field of mining, hydroelectric projects, nuclear power projects, oil and gas sector and various infrastructure project authorities including rail, road, airports, hospital etc. The Institute has been developed as a Centre of Excellence for Rock Engineering, with the following broad areas of activities:

1. Design of mine workings for improved safety and productivity.
2. Design of rock excavations, support systems for safety and stability.
3. Optimal site characterisation for strategic constructions. 
4. Instrumentation and monitoring for ensuring stability of excavations. 
5. In-situ and laboratory-based tests as per ISRM standards. 
6. Rock deformability Characteristics. 
7. Information dissemination by training program and short-term courses.

The high-quality services provided by NIRM have found wide acceptance in the industry. With modern equipment and a coherent team of experienced and dedicated Scientists, NIRM combines research activities and consulting services to provide tailor-made solutions for a wide range of problems based on rock mechanics/ rock engineering. The spheres of NIRM activities are divided into nine scientific departments with a specialist team in each department. The key to success lies in 'Excellence through Innovation'.