Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy Inaugurates International Seminar Marking 175 Years of GSI
Hon’ble Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurated the two-day International Seminar titled “Unearthing the Past, Shaping the Future: 175 Years of GSI”, organised by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

New Delhi: Hon’ble Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurated the two-day International Seminar titled “Unearthing the Past, Shaping the Future: 175 Years of GSI”, organised by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
The event began with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony attended by distinguished dignitaries, including Shri Piyush Goyal, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Shri T. Ravikanth, Principal Secretary, Mines & Petroleum, Government of Rajasthan, Shri Asit Saha, Director General, GSI, along with several senior officials and experts from the geoscience community.
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The seminar aims to celebrate GSI’s remarkable 175-year legacy while fostering discussions on the future of mineral exploration, sustainable mining practices, and geoscientific advancement. It brings together experts, researchers, policymakers, and international delegates to exchange insights and explore innovations shaping the next phase of India’s mineral sector.
The inaugural session reaffirmed GSI’s continued commitment to strengthening India’s mineral resource base and supporting the nation’s long-term economic and strategic objectives.