‘GSI a role model for infra development’

Nagpur: The 170th foundation day celebrations of Geological Survey of India Central Region (GSICR), Nagpur, held on Wednesday at Auden Hall, was all about reflecting on the history of its establishment, milestones achieved and vision towards future goals.
Godise Vidyasagar, GSICR additional director general presided over the function. Co-chairman D Mohan Raj and head Mission-II, Santosh Adhikari, chief mining geologist at Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) and AK Chatterjee, GSICR ADG (retd) were present.
Graceful Kuchipudi performance by trained classical dancer Tanmayee Gajbhiye was the highlight of the programme.
Speaking on the occasion, Vidyasagar said, “We are working on a number of diverse subjects, including social issues. GSICR has been contributing at the national level for which we got appreciation from the ministry. We became a role model for the kind of development of infrastructure on the campus.”
He acknowledged the efforts of officials of all the divisions which help in successful monitoring of the organization’s vision.
Interacting with the audience, Raj said, “We have a number of research-oriented activities lined up in the near future. We have been doing a lot of work that has not been projected yet. Those achievements should come into picture and the findings should be brought to the notice of the department head.”
Unfolding the history of the organization, Chatterjee said, “GSICR is among the oldest government organizations of India. We started celebrating foundation day from 2010-11. Since then, it has become a regular feature.”
“Foundation day instils a sense of pride of being a part of this organization. GSICR has generated a lot of goodwill. GSI’s report is a mark of authenticity in itself.” Further, he spoke about GSICR’s national prominence and encouraged youngsters to pitch ideas to their seniors as they would be willing to go out of their way to provide facilities.
Adhikari said, “Not only IBM but most of the organizations look forward to interacting with GSICR for geo-scientific data.”
At the outset, PSS director and organizing secretary MV Dhakate said, “It was an eventful year for GSICR with new challenges and milestones. We are striving to achieve more milestones in future.”
Smita Deshpande conducted the programme while Namrata Choudhury proposed a vote of thanks.
(Reporting by Manshika Vaikkath)