From Lahore to Lucknow: Historical journey of Geological Survey of India
TNN / Mar 05, 2025, 00:38 (IST)
Lucknow's Geological Survey of India, Northern Region headquarters, relocated from Lahore to Lucknow in 1947. Paleontologist Ashok Sahni reminisces about his father, Mulk Raj Sahni, who served at GSI and hoisted the first national flag there. The Sahni family has made significant contributions to science, with members like Ashok's uncle Birbal Sahni, a pioneer in paleobotany.