With reference to the training conducted by CSIR-NGRI, consider the following statements: 1. The program focused on the characterization of surface carbon storage sites. 2. The training was designed to support India's carbon capture and storage technologies. 3. The training program was conducted under the CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

CSIR-NGRI trains 14 participants to support India’s carbon capture and storage technologies

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Nuclear & new energy technology· Prelims· 29 October 2026

CCS and geological sequestration: a key GS3 Science & Technology topic for net-zero goals.

Why in news

CSIR-NGRI inaugurated a five-day training programme on 'Subsurface Characterization of Geological Carbon Storage Sites (SC-GCS)' to support India’s carbon capture and storage technologies.

Background

The training was conducted under the CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative and targeted 14 participants from various institutions including NPCIL, Oil India Limited, and several universities. The program focuses on the subsurface characterization of geological carbon storage sites.

Facts for Prelims

S&TSC-GCS: Subsurface Characterization of Geological Carbon Storage Sites

Prelims practice question

With reference to the training conducted by CSIR-NGRI, consider the following statements:

The program focused on the characterization of surface carbon storage sites.
The training was designed to support India's carbon capture and storage technologies.
The training program was conducted under the CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The program focused on subsurface characterization of geological carbon storage sites.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies in achieving India's net-zero emissions targets and the role of geological characterization in their implementation.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Technical bottleneck: Complexity in identifying stable geological formations for long-term CO2 sequestration
Institutional synergy: Need for multi-sectoral collaboration between CSIR, academia, and public sector undertakings like NPCIL

Keywords: Carbon Capture and Storage · Geological Sequestration · Net-Zero Emissions · Subsurface Characterization · CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative

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