New Delhi: Varsha Ashok Aglawe has taken charge as the 54th Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI), creating history as the first woman to lead the country’s premier geoscientific institution since its establishment 176 years ago.
She succeeds Asit Saha and assumes leadership of one of India’s oldest scientific organisations, which plays a vital role in geological mapping, mineral exploration, geoscientific research and natural resource assessment.
Her appointment marks an important milestone for GSI and reflects the increasing representation of women in leadership positions within India’s scientific and technical institutions.
As Director General, Aglawe is expected to guide the organisation’s future initiatives in mineral exploration, critical resources, geoscience research and advanced geological technologies, supporting the nation’s long-term resource security and sustainable development goals.
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