Shri Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary, Ministry of Mines made his maiden visit to Geological Survey  of India (GSI) Central Headquarter office in Kolkata today. Dr S. Raju, Director General, GSI along with other senior officers welcomed the Secretary, Ministry of Mines. In his welcome address the DG, GSI explained the major frontline activities and  achievements of GSI. Dr. Raju said that all the commitments made by GSI, in the thrust areas of baseline survey and mineral exploration related high priority areas, will be accomplished in time. To apprise the Secretary, Mines about the overall activities and achievements of GSI, a detailed presentation was made by Shri Asit Saha, DDG, PSS-P&M.

During the meeting, Shri Vivek Bharadwaj, had a very candid and open interaction with the officers of GSI. He was deeply involved in the discussion in various issues of  GSI and emphasized on the completion of flagship baseline survey works like National Geochemical Mapping (NGCM), National Geophysical Mapping (NGPM) and National Aero- geophysical Mapping Program (NAGMP) within the specified timeline. He advised the officers to look beyond border and emphasized that study groups may be formed to explore the advancements and strategic thrust areas taken up by geological surveys in other developed countries of the world. The Secretary, Mines also advised GSI to adopt the best practices available in the world and try to innovate upon that.