December 21, 2020

NATIONAL AEROGEOPHYSICAL MAPPING PROGRAMME (NAGMP)-

a Baseline Geoscience Data Collection Initiatives -

Geological Survey of India (GSI) launched National Aero-geophysical Mapping

programme (NAGMP) during April,2017 to build up a national treasure in terms of
baseline aero-geophysical data and prognosticate areas for targeting mineral occurrence.
In ongoing NAGMP programme, a total 7,78,641 km 2 area divided in twelve (12) blocks,
will be covered over OGP areas. In first phase of the survey (block-1,2,3 & 4) a total
1,80,527 km2 area was covered and rest of the area is likely to be completed by
September-2021. The interpretation of aero-geophysical survey over the pilot project area
the resulted delineation of more than 110 zones for targeting mineral occurrence. GSI is
in process to launch further ground/aero-geophysical surveys in the delineated blocks
namely 13 to 22.

Map showing areas already covered / under implementation under NAGPM I -

about 8 Lakh Sq. Km. and 30 lakh line km.
and proposed to be covered under NAGPM Phase II –
about 5 Lakh Sq. Km. and 20 Lakh line km.
 In the second phase of the project, 10 more blocks (Blocks 13 to 22) covering rest
of the Peninsular India, except areas covered by Deccan trap and the Indo-Gangetic
plains, are proposed for magnetic gradiometric and spectrometric surveys within 3 years
(FS: 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24) with the same survey specifications as that of earlier
surveys for OGP blocks 1 to 12. It is proposed to cover extended areas adjoining Obvious
Geological Potential (OGP) region covering ~5 lakh sq.km area.
Multi sensor aero-geophysical surveys (magnetic gradiometry and spectrometric)
is planned to be taken up through engagement of expert agencies with requisite
experiences over the selected areas with 300m traverse line spacings flown at 80m above
ground level for acquisition, processing and interpretation of data such that
prognosticated mineralised areas can be mapped for further exploration.
Feedback and Participation in the NAGPM Project Initiatives: GSI is working
on preparation of the Scope of Work & technical specification documents along with the
commercial terms and conditions for acquisition of airborne geophysical data sets to
understand and image the characteristic features and signatures for mineral exploration
activities through open tender process to engage reputed organizations for executing the
project under the supervision of GSI. In this connection, a pre tender stakeholder
consultation process is being undertaken. It is requested that suggestions and
observations on the project may be forwarded to hodrsas@gsi.gov.in within 10th January
2021.