This GSI Field Training Centre will be among the centres set up in different parts of the country by Geological Survey of India (GSI) under Ministry of Mining. It will be a centre for study on the geography of Mizoram, its natural resources, and natural disasters like landslides and earthquakes.
Since 2010, training has been conducted in Mizoram for officers under GSI who have gone through UPSC. The Field Training Centre, when completed, will enhance the training centre in a comprehensive manner.
Dr. S. K. Wadhawan, Geological Survey of India (GSI) Director General on his part said that the Field Training Centre to be constructed at Durtlang is planned to be a 'world-class training centre'. He expressed hope that there will further be a good cooperation between Durtlang local authorities and GSI.
Meanwhile, Mizoram Technical Education Minister R. Romawia and Parliamentary Secretary Joseph Lalhimpuia also present at the foundation laying function at Durthlang, where the Field Training Centre in will be constructed.
Industries Minister H. Rohluna expressed gladness over the selection of Mizoram as one of the 12 Field Training Centres in India. He also expressed hope that the training centre will be of great help for the North East and for Mizoram in particular. He further expressed hope that the Field Training Centre will also enhance geological survey and disaster management projects in Mizoram.
Higher & Technical Education Minister R. Romawia said that the Field Training Centre will bring progress to Mizoram in terms of knowledge. He also expressed hope that the Training Centre, as would be a common centre for the entire North East, will also be a centre for sharing their varied cultures and as a result enhance unity among the people in the region.