Geological Survey of India Celebrates 174th Foundation Day
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 174th Foundation Day of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) |
| Date | March 4th, 2024 |
| Locations | Kolkata (Central Headquarters) and Hyderabad (Southern Region Headquarters) |
| Key Figures | - Shri Janardan Prasad (Director General, GSI) |
| - Dr. M. K. Mukhopadhyay (Former Director General, GSI) | |
| - Dr. Joydeep Guha (Additional Director General & Head of Department, CHQ) | |
| - Venkateswara Rao (Additional Director-General, GSI) | |
| Activities | - Inaugural ceremony with lamp lighting in Kolkata |
| - Tributes to Dr. Thomas Oldham (Founder) and Dr. M. S. Krishnan (First Indian Head) | |
| - Exhibition of rocks, minerals, and fossils in Kolkata | |
| - Student engagement in rock garden at Hyderabad | |
| - Workshops on NGCM data, NGDR portal, and emerging technologies | |
| Achievements Mentioned | - Southern Region's success in meeting e-HRMS and IGOT targets |
| Key Facts for Exams | - GSI Founded: March 4, 1851 |
| - Founder: Thomas Oldham | |
| - Headquarters: Kolkata, West Bengal, India | |
| - Parent Government Agency: Ministry of Mines |