CHENNAI – 2 Nov, 2026 Shri Dinesh Vitthalrao Ganvir has assumed the charge as the 55th Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI), an attached office of the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. With more than three decades of experience spanning geological investigations, mineral exploration, engineering geology and institutional leadership, Shri Dinesh V. Ganvir brings to the office extensive scientific, technical and administrative experience.
Shri Dinesh V. Ganvir joined the Geological Survey of India on 1 st July 1994, following the completion of his Master's degree in Geology from RTMNU University, Nagpur. Over a career spanning more than 32 years, he has served in a range of scientific, technical and administrative positions across GSI's Central Region, North-Eastern Region and Northern Region. Immediately prior to assuming the charge of Director General, he was serving as Additional Director General and Head of Department, Central Region, Nagpur, while also holding the additional charge of National Mission Head-II.