Consultancy Development Centre (CDC) is an Autonomous Institution of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) of Ministry of Science and Technology,Government of India,working towards promoting and strengthening Consultancy skills and capabilities inclu ding export of services and process co-operation with other countries.CDC is also the nodal agency in the Asia Pacific region for the Technical Consultancy Development Programme for Asia and the Pacific (TCDPAP),a programme promoted by the United Nation Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).
Geological Survey of India (GSI) , established in 1851, is a premier earth science organization in the country. Headquartered in Kolkata , it employs over 2 0 00 profess ional geoscientists in its offices equipped with modern laboratory facilities over the entire length and breadth of the country. In its 162 years of distinguished existence, Geological Survey of India has made significant contribution to nation - building b y providing basic earth science information to the government, to the industry, and to the public.