Hyderabad, March 4 -- The Geological Survey of India (GSI) celebrated its 176th Foundation Day at its Southern Region headquarters in Bandlaguda Nagole here on Wednesday.
Former Director General M Sridhar inaugurated the celebrations by lighting the ceremonial lamp. Vijay V Mugal, Additional Director General and Head of Department, GSI Southern Region, along with senior officials, retired officers and representatives from various government organisations attended the programme.
Addressing the gathering, Mugal highlighted GSI's achievements in geoscientific research and mineral exploration. He stressed the need to strengthen exploration of critical minerals to support the country's future resource security.
Sridhar recalled the organisati...