- Shri Dinesh V. Ganvir assumed charge as the Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI). - He emphasized mineral security, scientific excellence, and technological advancement in mineral exploration. - The GSI plays a critical strategic role in mapping mineral resources, critical minerals, and strengthening India's energy transition and industrial sectors. - **Geological Survey of India:** An attached office of the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, founded in 1851 primarily to find coal deposits for the railways, and currently the prime provider of basic earth science information to government, industry, and the general public. - **GSI:** The apex scientific agency of India responsible for conducting geological surveys, mapping, and mineral exploration, functioning under the Ministry of Mines to support industrial growth and the green transition. **Introduction** Shri Dinesh V. Ganvir took charge as the Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI), reaffirming the organization's focus on national mineral security, technology-driven exploration, and scientific excellence to support India's economic growth and green transition. **Core Issue and Detailed Points** - Shri Dinesh V. Ganvir assumed charge as the Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI). - He emphasized mineral security, scientific excellence, and technological advancement in mineral exploration. - The GSI plays a critical strategic role in mapping mineral resources, critical minerals, and strengthening India's energy transition and industrial sectors. **Key Statutory Bodies, Acts & Concepts** - **Geological Survey of India:** An attached office of the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, founded in 1851 primarily to find coal deposits for the railways, and currently the prime provider of basic earth science information to government, industry, and the general public. - **GSI:** The apex scientific agency of India responsible for conducting geological surveys, mapping, and mineral exploration, functioning under the Ministry of Mines to support industrial growth and the green transition.