The Seminar Aims to Integrate Global Expertise, Transformative Ideas, and Insightful Discussions to Drive Future Geoscience Breakthroughs

G Kishan Reddy inaugurated the seminar featuring global geoscientific dialogue in Jaipur Today. The Geological Survey of India (GSI), as part of its 175^th Foundation Year celebrations, is organizing the two day long International Seminar on “Unearthing the Past, Shaping the Future: 175 Years of GSI” at the Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur. The seminar was graced by the presence of Shri Piyush Goyal, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Shri T. Ravikanth, Principal Secretary, Mines & Petroleum, Government of Rajasthan, Shri Asit Saha, Director General, GSI, Shri Vijay V. Mugal, ADG & HOD, GSI, WR and other senior officials.

The seminar brings together global geological survey organisations including the British Geological Survey (BGS), United States Geological Survey (USGS) and Geoscience Australia, along with eminent experts and delegates from premier geoscience institutions in India and abroad, to showcase diverse technical sessions and cutting-edge insights, enrich scientific exchange, and lay the foundation for impactful, forward-looking geoscientific discussions.

In his address, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal & Mines, lauded GSI’s 175-year contribution to India’s scientific advancement, industrial growth, and national resilience. The minister emphasized the need to expand critical mineral exploration, adopt advanced AI/ML-based geoscience technologies, and strengthen India’s disaster-preparedness framework to support the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, he urged the stakeholders to drive national priorities while contributing to global sustainability and shared scientific progress.