The PG Department of Applied Geology, in association with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), successfully organized a webinar on “The Role of Geologist: A General Overview with a Special Focus on the Geological Survey of India” on the occasion of World Geologist Day, observed on April 6, 2025.
The session was led by Sri. Sahel M. P., Senior Geologist at the Geological Survey of India (GSI), Bangalore, who delivered an insightful lecture highlighting the multifaceted roles geologists play in understanding Earth’s systems and contributing to sustainable national development.
Sri. Sahel provided a comprehensive overview of the profession, emphasizing the significant contributions of geologists in mineral exploration, groundwater studies, natural disaster prediction (including earthquakes, landslides, and floods), environmental impact assessment, and sustainable resource management. He elaborated on how modern geologists employ tools such as geological mapping, remote sensing, GIS, seismic surveys, and laboratory analyses to investigate the Earth’s structure, history, and resources.
A special focus of the session was on the Geological Survey of India, where the speaker outlined the organization’s major functions in mineral inventory preparation, resource evaluation, geotechnical investigations, and applied geological research. He also discussed GSI’s vital role in infrastructure development projects such as tunnels, roadways, dams, and slope stability studies.
Encouraging the participants, Sri. Sahel highlighted the career opportunities available for geology graduates in government organizations like GSI, ONGC, CGWB, as well as in private industries and academic research. He urged aspiring geologists to strengthen both field-based and analytical skills, and to remain updated with evolving geoscientific tools and data interpretation techniques.
The session witnessed active participation from students and faculty members, who engaged in a lively interactive Q&A segment discussing field methodologies, professional pathways, and the dynamic scope of geological sciences.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Ms. Selshia Joseph, Assistant Professor, Department of Geology, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to the resource person for his valuable insights and to all participants for their enthusiastic involvement.
Overall, the webinar proved to be a highly informative and inspiring session, effectively celebrating the invaluable contributions of geologists in exploring Earth’s resources, mitigating natural hazards, and fostering a sustainable future.