Shri Dinesh V. Ganvir Takes Charge as Director General of GSI; Reaffirms Focus on Mineral Security, Scientific Excellence and Technological Advancement

India, Nov. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Shri Dinesh Vitthalrao Ganvir has assumed the charge as the 55th Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI), an attached office of the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. With more than three decades of experience spanning geological investigations, mineral exploration, engineering geology and institutional leadership, Shri Dinesh V. Ganvir brings to the office extensive scientific, technical and administrative experience.

Shri Dinesh V. Ganvir joined the Geological Survey of India on 1st July 1994, following the completion of his Master's degree in Geology from RTMNU University, Nagpur. Over a career spanning more than 32 years, he has served in a range of s...