GG News Bureau
Gwalior, 15th Dec. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday inaugurated the Geological Survey of India (GSI) Geoscience Museum in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The event, held at the Victoria Market Building, featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony and plaque unveiling, marking the official opening of the state-of-the-art facility.
The ceremony was attended by several distinguished dignitaries, including Mangubhai Patel, Governor of Madhya Pradesh; Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region; Satish Chandra Dubey, Minister of State for Coal and Mines; Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh; Narendra Singh Tomar, Speaker of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly; and Bharat Singh Kushwah, Member of Parliament, Gwalior.
The Gwalior Geoscience Museum is a unique destination for science enthusiasts, blending scientific exploration with artistic presentation. It houses two major galleries: Gallery I, titled Planet Earth: Its Uniqueness in Diversity, showcases Earth’s wonders, including volcanic rocks, meteorites, and rare geological specimens like Antarctic rocks and dinosaur eggs. Gallery II, Evolution of Life on Earth, takes visitors through the fascinating history of life, from ancient ecosystems to the rise of Homo sapiens.
Vice President Dhankhar, along with the other dignitaries, toured the galleries and commended the Geological Survey of India for its continuous contributions to understanding and managing India’s geological wealth. He emphasized that the museum is a testament to GSI’s commitment to promoting scientific knowledge and sustainable resource management.
On the occasion, Satish Chandra Dubey issued the first ticket for the museum, marking a significant moment in India’s celebration of its geological heritage. R.V. Karanth, retired professor from M.S. University, Baroda, was also felicitated for his valuable contributions to the gemstone gallery, where his personal collection of gemstones is now on display.
Asit Saha, Director General of GSI, highlighted the museum’s role as a key resource for researchers, educators, and geoscience enthusiasts, and its potential in fostering a deeper understanding of Earth’s processes and their relevance to sustainable development.
The post Vice President Dhankhar Inaugurates GSI Geoscience Museum in Gwalior appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates.
