Archive · 10 Aug 2025
GSI Highlights Critical Role in Mineral Exploration at Conference
The Geological Survey of India (GSI), which has been around for 175 years, is now very important in finding minerals that are needed for technology and energy.
GSI held a conference to talk about finding these critical minerals and how to use them.
The director of GSI, Asit Saha, said that finding these minerals is important for India's technological growth.
Other people at the conference, like Professor Rajesh Kumar Verma and ID Narayan, agreed that it's important to find more minerals in India so the country doesn't have to rely on getting them from other countries.
They also talked about how GSI is working with other companies to find these minerals.
GSI Director highlights the critical role of the GSI in finding critical minerals.
The national conference on Critical Minerals was part of GSI's 175th Foundation year celebrations.
The conference was inaugurated by Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya vice-chancellor Professor Rajesh Kumar Verma.
Speakers emphasized the need to accelerate exploration efforts and reduce import dependency of critical minerals.
Collaborative efforts between GSI and MECL were highlighted.
- Who
- Geological Survey of India (GSI) and stakeholders.
- What
- Conference on critical minerals exploration and exploitation.
- When
- August 7 (inauguration)
- Where
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To discuss and promote exploration of critical minerals for technological advancement and energy independence.
- Organization
- Geological Survey of India (GSI)
- Event
- National conference on Critical Minerals
- Location
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Key Focus
- Exploration and exploitation of critical minerals
- Conference Part Of
- GSI's 175th Foundation year celebrations
- Inauguration
- Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya VC Prof. Rajesh Kumar Verma