India, Sept. 30 -- Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Dr. M. Ravichandran today inaugurated theSchool on Geochronology Techniques - 2025. In his inaugural address, Dr. Ravichandran urged the young researchers participating in the training school to strengthen their technical capabilities in sample preparation and modern instrumentation, but to also look beyond data generation towards meaningful scientific interpretation. He emphasised that the future of Earth sciences in India must align with national developmental goals, including the vision ofViksit Bharat 2047. In this context, he called for greater self-reliance through the use of indigenous facilities, methods, and datasets, while also encouraging collaboration and peer lear...