Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy Inaugurates GSI’s International Seminar in Jaipur, Marking 175 Years of Geoscientific Excellence

Key Points

1. Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated GSI’s International Seminar in Jaipur on November 20, 2025.
2. The seminar marks 175 years of the Geological Survey of India (GSI).
3. The seminar included participation from organizations like the British Geological Survey (BGS) and the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
4. An MoU was signed between GSI and IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur to strengthen collaborative research.
5. The seminar focused on critical minerals, next-generation exploration technologies, and sustainable development.