Hyderabad, Sept. 10 -- In a landmark move towards strengthening India's renewable energy portfolio, Dr (Mrs) N Kalaiselvi, Director General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), inaugurated the Centre for Geothermal Energy Research (CGER) at CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), Hyderabad on Wednesday.

The new Centre has been envisioned as a hub of excellence dedicated to harnessing India's vast geothermal potential through cutting-edge research, innovation, and technology development.

The Centre aims to integrate geological, geochemical, and geophysical expertise under one roof to advance exploration techniques, develop indigenous technologies, and provide scientific support for efficient utilisation...