Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy will inaugurate the Geological Survey of India’s (GSI) international seminar in Jaipur on Thursday as part of its year-long commemoration of 175 years of service to the nation. The two-day technical programme will feature 9 plenary lectures, 19 special lectures, over 300 scientific and poster presentations across 11 thematic areas. The Ministry of Mines said that an exhibition showcasing cutting-edge technologies, geospatial tools, and innovative solutions by premier institutions and industries will also be held alongside the seminar. It added that the event will also include the signing of MoUs with IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur, strengthening collaboration in frontier geoscience research and capacity building.