That’s correct! The Geological Survey of India (GSI) established a Geoscientific Data Centre on 3 November 1998 in Kolkata, West Bengal (formerly Calcutta, Bengal). This center serves as the largest repository of knowledge on earth sciences across Asia, Australia, and Africa.
It houses extensive geological, geophysical, geochemical, and mineral resource data collected by GSI over the decades.
The center plays a crucial role in compiling, preserving, and disseminating geoscientific information for research and exploration purposes.
It supports mineral exploration, environmental geology, geohazard assessment, and geotechnical investigations.
The repository aids in national and international collaborations, providing valuable insights for academic, industrial, and governmental bodies.
GSI, one of the oldest geological organizations in the world (established in 1851), has played a crucial role in India’s natural resource management, geoscience research, and geological mapping.
