Geological Survey of India Leading Mineral Exploration Projects in West Bengal and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Key Ideas
  • The Geological Survey of India is conducting 14 mineral exploration projects in West Bengal, focusing on districts like Purulia, Bankura, Paschim Medinipur, and Jhargram for minerals like graphite, gold, and titanium.
  • GSI has identified significant natural hydrogen potential in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in collaboration with IIT Dhanbad, contributing to India's move towards sustainable and low-carbon technology.
  • The agency is also utilizing AI/ML technology for mineral exploration and geoscience data analysis to identify new mineral prospective zones, with seven projects already executed in different states in India.
  • GSI is working on about 500 mineral exploration projects across India with Rs 4,000 crore allocated, with plans for 1,200 projects for critical mineral exploration between 2024-31 and submission of 35 Geological Memorandum blocks for offshore mineral development.
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is actively engaged in mineral exploration projects across India, with a focus on 14 projects in West Bengal to discover deposits of minerals like graphite, gold, and titanium in various districts. Additionally, GSI, in collaboration with IIT Dhanbad, has uncovered natural hydrogen potential in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, marking a significant step towards sustainable and clean energy technologies in India. The agency is also leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for mineral exploration to identify potential zones. GSI's plans include executing 1,200 critical mineral exploration projects between 2024-31, with a budget of Rs 4,000 crore allocated for ongoing projects. Furthermore, GSI has submitted 35 blocks for offshore mineral development auctioning. This holistic approach by GSI showcases a progressive vision towards enhancing India's mineral exploration and clean energy development.
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