GSI to submit geological report on Joshimath to Uttarakhand govt on Jan 22 

For the year 2024-25, GSI has outlined approximately 1,055 scientific programs. Among these, 392 mineral development projects (including G2, G3, G4, and offshore explorations) have the potential to generate auctionable mineral blocks in the near future. Additionally, 133 potential projects with a mineral bias, classified as Mineral Discovery Projects, are slated for future exploration in the G4 stage.

A significant emphasis has been placed on the exploration of strategic and critical minerals within the proposed activities. GSI plans to undertake 188 projects focusing on strategically important mineral commodities such as Rare Earth Elements (REE), Rare Metals (RM), Graphite, Lithium, Vanadium, and Platinum Group Elements (PGE), representing a 50% increase from the previous year's target.

Moreover, GSI is actively engaging in 111 projects under Natural Hazard Studies and Public Good Geoscience. Of these, 25 programs are being conducted at the request of states and Disaster Management Authorities, covering various aspects of natural hazards. Additionally, 43 programs are being carried out in collaboration with universities/agencies or sponsored by entities such as IITs, NGRI, DRDO, NRSC-ISRO, ASI, CGWB, Ministry of Jal Shakti, SJVNL, NWDA, Indian Railways, BRO, and State Irrigation Departments.