The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has termed media reports saying large lithium reserves being identified in Rajasthan as "baseless".
Geological Survey of India said that no lithium found in Rajasthan's Nagaur district.
It is to mention that GSI is carrying out exploration for tungsten, lithium and associated rare metals mineralisation in the Degana area in the Nagour district of Rajasthan since 2019-20.
About Geological Survey of India (GSI):
Established in 1851 primarily to find coal deposits for the Railways, the Geological Survey of India (GSI ) has grown into a repository of geo-science information required in various fields in India.
Geological Survey of India (GSI ) has attained the status of a geo-scientific organisation of international repute.
- GSI is headquartered in Kolkata
- GSI has six regional offices located in Lucknow, Jaipur, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Shillong and Kolkata .
- Every state has a state unit.
Functions of Geological Survey of India
Geological Survey of India’s main functions relate to creating and updating of national geoscientific information and mineral resource assessment.
These objectives are achieved through ground surveys, air-borne and marine surveys, mineral prospecting and investigations, multi-disciplinary geoscientific, geo-technical, geo-environmental and natural hazards studies, glaciology, seism tectonic study, and carrying out fundamental research.
What are National Geological Monuments of India
National Geological Monuments are geographical areas of national importance and heritage, as notified by the Government of India's Geological Survey of India (GSI), for their maintenance, protection, promotion and enhancement of geotourism.
