GSI unveils Roadmap with 1,065 Scientific Programs and 16% Jump in Critical Mineral Projects
For the FY 2025-26, GSI has formulated about 1065 scientific programs, which include 402 Mineral Development projects (G2; G3; G4; and Offshore Explorations) that have the potential to generate auctionable mineral blocks shortly.
GSI unveils Roadmap with 1,065 Scientific Programs and 16% Jump in Critical Mineral Projects
The 64th meeting of the Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) was convened at the State Convention Centre, Lokseva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar. The proposed Annual Programme of GSI for the ensuing Field Season year 2025-26 was placed before the Board for discussion.
For the FY 2025-26, GSI has formulated about 1065 scientific programs, which include 402 Mineral Development projects (G2; G3; G4; and Offshore Explorations) that have the potential to generate auctionable mineral blocks shortly.
167 Mineral Discovery Projects (RMT; Research Project; C-MAP; GT; MPA; Multispectral/Hyperspectral projects) have the potential to generate promising areas for future exploration in the G4 stage.
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Within the exploration activity, a significant focus has been placed on critical mineral exploration, with 227 dedicated projects targeting strategically important mineral commodities such as REE, RM, graphite, lithium, vanadium, and PGE, marking a 16% increase compared to the previous year.
The field season program of GSI for FS 2025-26 includes 25% of investigations on critical minerals, which entails out of the total budget of GSI, about 300 crores will be spent on critical mineral exploration and investigation.
In addition, GSI has outlined 141 projects under Natural Hazard Studies, Public Good Geoscience, and Fundamental Geoscience for 2025-26. These include projects on landslides, geotechnical studies, polar & glaciology research, climate change, and environmental studies, as well as initiatives in fundamental geoscience.
This comprehensive approach reflects GSI's commitment to disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, and scientific innovation. GSI has initiated 65 geoinformatics projects leveraging cutting-edge AI/ML modeling, legacy data integration, and the deployment of emerging technologies like Magnetotelluric & Heliborn survey to enhance exploration efficiency.
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