The Geological Survey of India (GSI), State unit, celebrated the 174th Foundation Day of GSI in its office here on March 4. The event was graced by former DDG, GSI Dr RN Padhi as chief guest, former DG, GSI SC Rath as guest of honour, senior retired officers of GSI, and officers and staff.
Padhi lauded the contribution of the GSI towards nation building and also of the Odisha unit to the cause of geosciences. He particularly emphasized the importance of enlarging the scope of work of GSI to include storm forecasts as the State of Odisha is frequented by the natural disaster. Rath appreciated the scientific work being done by the Odisha unit and expressed hope that the new generation coming up in the organization could do wonders in the coming days.
Pankaj Kumar who assumed charge of the post of DDG, Odisha expressed his delight to have taken over charge in the land of great culture and tradition. He also categorically appreciated the efforts of the State unit in submitting the maximum number of geological reports to the State Government.
Director (TC) KC Das presented before the audience the activities of GSI, Odisha, in the last five years. Former DDG, GSI Dr JK Nanda made a presentation on the “Geology of Odisha” and former DDG JN Das presented on “Modernization in GSI in the present scenario”. The event was also marked by sharing of experiences by the senior colleagues of GSI.