TEXMiN, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, have placed third in the Geological Survey of India’s (GSI) prestigious Hackathon 2024, which focused on “Innovative Mineral Hunt Techniques for Mineral Prospectivity Mapping,” a platform for developing ground-breaking solutions in mineral exploration through advanced geophysical data interpretation, multi-dataset integration, and AI/ML applications.
The TEXMiN team is working on a project that uses AI/ML techniques to map the mineral prospectivity of Jharkhand and surrounding areas using geospatial data provided by GSI and the Ministry of Mines via the National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR).
The team worked on a variety of datasets, including geological, geophysical, geochemical, and remote sensing information, covering a difficult 14,780 sq. km area in southern Rajasthan.
On January 19, 2025, at the 64th Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) Meeting 2025, the hackathon findings were revealed. Prominent dignitaries such as Dr. Joyesh Bagchi (Additional Director General, GSI), Shri Asit Saha (DG, GSI), Shri Sanjay Lohiya (Additional Secretary, Ministry of Mines), Shri V. L. Kantha Rao (Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Chairman, CGWB), and Shri Deb Kumar Bhattacharya (Deputy Director General, GSI) graced the award ceremony.
Prof. Sukumar Mishra, Director, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad & Chairman, Hub Governing Board, TEXMiN, was a special invitee to the event. The award was presented by the Secretary, Ministry of Mines, who lauded the TEXMiN team’s efforts in developing innovative AI/ML-based solutions for mineral exploration. He also emphasized the importance of collaboration among stakeholders to advance mineral exploration technologies and set the direction for future initiatives.
Key Comments
Prof. Dheeraj Kumar Dy. Director, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad & Director, TEXMiN said, “The GSI Hackathon 2024 was a great opportunity to explore innovative approaches in mineral exploration. Our team’s success highlights the potential of AI and ML in addressing real-world challenges in the mining sector. This recognition encourages us to continue working toward safe, smart, and sustainable mining solutions.”
Shri Suraj Prakash, CEO of TEXMiN, said, “This achievement reflects our team’s hard work and dedication to using AI and ML for improving mineral exploration. Participating in the GSI Hackathon gave us the chance to showcase how advanced technologies can help identify resources efficiently. We remain committed to contributing to safe, smart, and sustainable mining practices that can benefit the industry and society.”
Prof. Partha Pratim Mandal, the project lead from TEXMiN – IIT(ISM) Dhanbad said, “ We are proud to have secured 3rd position in the Innovative Mineral Hunt Techniques for Mineral Prognostication 2024 competition, organized by the Geological Survey of India (GSI), Ministry of Mines. Representing TEXMiN and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, our team developed a cost-effective AI/ML-powered geoscientific solution for identifying critical minerals and base metal ore deposits using multi-dimensional geoscientific data. This achievement highlights our team’s capability to contribute to the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat in the field of mineral exploration.
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