Dr. D.N. Wadia was the President of the 22nd International Geological Congress (IGC), which was held in New Delhi in 1964. He remains the first and only Indian to have held this prestigious position in the history of the International Geological Congress.
Full Name: Darashaw Nosherwan Wadia
A pioneer in Indian geology, he made significant contributions to Himalayan geology, stratigraphy, and tectonics.
Authored the renowned book “Geology of India”, which became a standard reference.
Served as the Geological Advisor to the Government of India.
Instrumental in the establishment of the Indian Bureau of Mines and the Atomic Minerals Division.
Hosted for the first time in India, signifying the country’s growing influence in global geological research.
Focused on Himalayan geology, mineral resources, and stratigraphy.
Brought together renowned geologists from across the world to discuss advances in Earth sciences.
Dr. Wadia’s leadership at the International Geological Congress highlighted India’s contributions to geology and strengthened the country’s role in global geoscientific research.
