Diatoms have been used to resolve stratigraphic problem of Karwa Group in Kashmir Valley. Palynological studies have established biozonations of Gondwana and Tertiary sequence of India. Besides research work, Laboratory also provide services to the other wings of GSI i.e. Coal and Marine. Low power binocular stereozoom microscope with photographic attachments. Scanning Electron microscope.
Lab can provide casts, moulds of fossils on the basis of nominal charges.
Also provide models of extinct megafossils. Imparts training to the students of different institutions and organisations.