It gives me great pleasure to share an innovative initiative by the Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC): the Gujarat Mineral Industrial Consultancy Society (GMRICS). GMRICS has become fully operational with the appointment of the esteemed exploration earth scientist Dr. D. K. Sinha, former Director of the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD) under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), as Chief Executive Officer, effective from May 1, 2024.

GMRICS offers a broad spectrum of services including mineral exploration, drilling, mining, geotechnical, and mineral processing-related consultancy to Gujarat’s mineral and construction industries, as well as to other states. Our team, comprised of geologists, geophysicists, geochemists, and engineers from drilling, mining, geotechnical, and mineral processing disciplines, brings together over 20 to 30 years of experience. Supported by young, fresh graduates from prestigious institutes and universities, we are prepared to undertake any challenging assignment at competitive costs and within a reasonable timeframe.

Historically, GMRICS has a distinguished record in mining consultancy. However, current needs in strategic consultancy for the mineral exploration sector have evolved, particularly as the Government of India has enacted numerous progressive transformations over the last decade. In response, GMRICS is dedicated to the exploration and mining aspects of the mineral industry and is being developed as the exploration arm of GMDC. We support both government and private sectors wherever consultancy services are required.

The GMRICS team is also committed to skill development, actively sharing knowledge and contributing towards the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP-2020).

I am confident that GMRICS will emerge as the leading consultancy society in India’s mineral and construction sector. I wish all the best to GMRICS and its team for a future where the scope for growth and success as a consultant in the government sector is limitless.