Current Affairs - Persons - Discussion

Dinesh V Ganvir, formerly known as Dinesh Vitthalrao Ganvir, assumed charge as the 55th Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI) on November 1, 2026. He joined the GSI in 1994 and previously served as Additional Director General and Head of Department for its Central Region in Nagpur. During his career, he contributed significantly to mineral exploration, including the management of critical mineral blocks and geological reports. His priorities include strengthening exploration of critical and strategic minerals, reducing India's import dependence, developing landslide early warning systems and promoting advanced geoscientific research. The GSI was established in 1851 and is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal.