The Geological Survey of India (GSI), Ministry of Mines, Government of India, is organising an International Seminar on “Unearthing the Past, Shaping the Future: 175 Years of GSI” on 20^th–21^st November 2025 at the Rajasthan International Centre (RIC), Jaipur as part of its year-long commemoration of 175 years of service to the nation.

The inaugural ceremony will be graced by Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal & Mines, in the esteemed presence of Shri Piyush Goyal, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India and Shri T. Ravikanth, Principal Secretary, Mines & Petroleum, Govt. of Rajasthan.

The seminar will be led by Shri Asit Saha, Director General, GSI & Patron, and Shri Vijay V. Mugal, Additional Director General & HoD, Western Region & Chairman of the Seminar, along with senior officials, eminent geoscientists, and delegates from across India and abroad.

Established in 1851, GSI has played a foundational role in geological mapping, mineral exploration, identification of critical and strategic minerals, geohazard studies, and advancing geoscientific research for national development. The International Seminar will bring together experts from India and abroad to deliberate on emerging challenges, technological advancements, and the future trajectory of geosciences.

The two-day technical programme features 9 plenary lectures, 19 special lectures, and over 300 scientific and poster presentations across 11 thematic areas. Eminent scientists from the British Geological Survey (BGS), United States Geological Survey (USGS), Geoscience Australia, and leading universities such as Lancaster University (UK), University of Michigan (USA), University of Texas (USA), and the Italian National Research Council will take part in the seminar.

An exhibition showcasing cutting-edge technologies, geospatial tools, and innovative solutions by premier institutions and industries will be held alongside the seminar. The event will also include the signing of MoUs with IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur, strengthening collaboration in frontier geoscience research and capacity building.

The International Seminar marks a significant milestone in GSI’s legacy, reaffirming its commitment to scientific excellence, sustainable resource development, and global knowledge exchange as it enters its 175th year of dedicated service to the nation.

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Prajith Kumar / Durgesh Kumar

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