Geological Survey of India

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The Geological Survey of India (GSI), one of the oldest scientific organizations in the country, is set to celebrate its 175th year of geoscientific legacy.

About Geological Survey of India

• It was set up in 1851 by Sir Thomas Oldham, primarily to find coal deposits for the Railways.
• Over the years, it has grown into a repository of geo-science information required in various fields in the country.
• Role Of Geological Survey of India: It includes providing objective, impartial and up-to-date geological expertise and geoscientific information of all kinds, with a focus on policy-making decisions, and commercial and socio-economic needs.
• It also emphasises systematic documentation of all geological processes, both surface and subsurface, of India and its offshore areas.
• The organisation carries out this work through geological, geophysical, & geochemical surveys using the latest and most cost-effective techniques and methodologies.
• The main functions of the GSI relate to the creation and updation of national geoscientific information and mineral resource assessment.
• It has played a pioneering role in geological mapping, mineral exploration, disaster studies, and geoscientific research, significantly contributing to India’s industrial and economic growth
• Headquarter: It is headquartered in Kolkata and has six regional offices located at Lucknow, Jaipur, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Shillong and Kolkata. Every state has a state unit.
• Nodal Ministry: Presently, GSI is an attached office to the Ministry of Mines.

Geological Survey of India FAQs

 Q1: Where is the headquarters of the Geological Survey of India located?

Ans: Kolkata

Q2: Which ministry is the Geological Survey of India under?

Ans: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India

Source: PIB