Irha News English 28-Feb-2024(HYDERABAD) :
Unlocking Geoscience Data: GSI Telangana Workshop Advocates Public Benefit
The Geological Survey of India (GSI), Telangana State Unit in the Southern Region, Hyderabad, orchestrated a dynamic one-day workshop at the prestigious Dr. MCRHRD Institute in Hyderabad on February 28th, 2024. Focused on the theme “Unlocking the potential of Geoscience data for public Good,” the event centered around leveraging the National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) portal and emerging technologies to harness valuable geoscience data.
With an array of stakeholders ranging from government bodies to private exploration agencies, academia, and industry experts, the workshop aimed to illuminate the extensive reservoir of geospatial information housed within the NGDR portal. This data, meticulously compiled through flagship initiatives like National Geochemical Mapping (NGCM) and National Aero-geophysical Mapping, holds immense promise across diverse sectors including mineral exploration, agriculture, health hazards, and environmental management.
The inauguration ceremony, graced by esteemed dignitaries including Shri Benhur Mahesh Dutt Ekka, IAS, Principal Secretary, Mines and Geology, Govt. of Telangana, Shri Ch. Venkateswara Rao, ADG & HOD, GSI, Southern Region, and Dr. Lalan Prasad Singh, Dy. DG, GSI, State Unit: Telangana, underscored the strategic importance of this initiative. Sri Ekka emphasized the transformative potential of NGCM data, highlighting its applications in mineral exploration, environmental studies, and public health concerns. He envisioned the NGDR platform as a catalyst for India’s mineral exploration endeavors, facilitating sustainable development initiatives.
Echoing this sentiment, Shri Ch. Venkateswara Rao urged stakeholders to capitalize on the wealth of geoscientific data available through the NGDR portal. Dr. Lalan Prasad Singh, Dy. DG, State Unit: Telangana, emphasized the portal’s significance for Telangana, stressing the role of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in data analysis and interpretation.
The workshop, attended by a diverse spectrum of participants, concluded with enriching panel discussions and interactive sessions, fostering collaboration among stakeholders. Beyond showcasing GSI’s commitment to fostering an enabling environment for exploration, the event laid the groundwork for a collaborative, technology-driven future in mineral exploration, urban planning, and environmental management, underscoring the imperative of sustainable development for the nation.
This workshop not only celebrated the vast reservoir of geospatial knowledge but also heralded a new era of collaboration and innovation in harnessing geoscience data for the collective good of society.
