Vice President Inaugurates GSI Geoscience Museum in Gwalior
| Summary/Static | Details |
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| Why in the news? | Vice President Dhankhar Inaugurates GSI Geoscience Museum in Gwalior |
| Location | Victoria Market Building, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh |
| Museum Focus | Showcases Earth's geological history, rare geological specimens, and promotes science education. |
| Gallery I | Planet Earth: Its Uniqueness in Diversity - Highlights phenomena like volcanoes, meteorites, and magnetic fields. Features rare specimens like Antarctic rocks, gemstones, volcanic rocks, and dinosaur eggs. |
| Gallery II | Evolution of Life on Earth - Chronicles life's history from ancient ecosystems to Homo sapiens. Features fossils and exhibits on evolution and mass extinction events. |
| Museum's Role | Serves as an educational hub for researchers, educators, and geoscience enthusiasts. Promotes sustainable development through geological knowledge. |
| First Ticket Issued | Shri Satish Chandra Dubey issued the first ticket, marking the museum's official opening. |
| Recognition | Shri R.V. Karanth, retired professor, honored for his contribution to the gemstone gallery. |
| Future Impact | The museum aims to become an essential resource for understanding Earth's processes and supporting sustainable development. |