(a) Whether Government is planning to downsize the working strength in Geological Survey of India (GSI);
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to maintain the present strength in GSI?
(a) Whether Government is planning to downsize the working strength in Geological Survey of India (GSI);
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to maintain the present strength in GSI?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MINES (DR DASARI NARAYANA RAO)
(a), (b) & (c) On the recommendation of the Expenditure Reforms Commission (ERC), an Expert Committee was constituted in 2002 to assess the requirement of personnel in various disciplines/groups in the Geological Survey of India (GSI). GSI, being a Scientific & Technical organization, the Expert Committee recommended optimization of staff requirement in its various disciplines/groups and these recommendations have been accepted by the Government of India. While the committee recommended increase in Group A & Group B posts from 3147 to 3820, it recommended reduction in non-gazetted posts from 13155 to 7600. The revised strength of posts, as recommended by the Expert Committee, is to be achieved in a phased manner. The sanctioned posts in GSI are filled up as and when required as per Recruitment Rules and Government instructions.