Hyderabad: Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy will inaugurate three new GSI facilities at the Geological Survey of India Training Institute (GSITI) in Bandlaguda-Nagole on November 10.
The new GSI facilities include an International Hostel, an Advanced Geophysical Data Processing Laboratory and a Digital Studio. The institute developed these facilities to strengthen international training, mineral exploration and digital learning.
The three projects, built at a combined cost of Rs 9.12 crore, will provide accommodation for international trainees, advanced data processing infrastructure and facilities for producing digital educational content.
New GSI facilities include Rs 4.27 crore international hostel
The International Hostel, constructed at a cost of Rs 4.27 crore, has 32 fully furnished suites with modern amenities. The hostel will accommodate international trainees attending programmes at the Geological Survey of India Training Institute. Moreover, the facility will support the institute’s international training activities by providing residential accommodation within its campus.
Another major addition is the Advanced Geophysical Data Processing Laboratory, developed at a cost of Rs 4.55 crore. The laboratory has 25 high-end computer systems equipped with advanced software for geophysical data processing and analysis. It will support mineral exploration activities and provide computing infrastructure for analysing geological and geophysical information.
Digital Studio to support iGOT Karmayogi learning content
The third project among the new GSI facilities is a Digital Studio developed at a cost of Rs 30 lakh. The studio will produce digital learning materials, including video lectures, podcasts and webinars. These educational resources will be developed for the iGOT Karmayogi portal.
Additionally, the facility will support the institute’s digital training activities through the production of multimedia educational content.
The three facilities will address different requirements of the training institute. While the hostel will accommodate international participants, the laboratory will strengthen geophysical data processing capabilities. Meanwhile, the Digital Studio will provide infrastructure for developing online learning resources.
Senior officials to attend inauguration
Malkajgiri MP Eatala Rajender will attend the inauguration programme alongside senior officials of the Geological Survey of India and the Ministry of Mines. GSI Director General Dinesh V. Ganvir and Ministry of Mines Joint Secretary Farida M. Naik will also participate in the event.
Kishan Reddy will formally inaugurate the three facilities at the GSITI campus in Bandlaguda-Nagole on November 10.