In 1964, "Research Publication Series’ was launched, and the Society grew through hosting seminars, conferences, and symposiums; Summer School (1966); collaboration with the International Geographical Union and leading international geographers from different centers of eminence across the world.

In the year 1971, Silver Jubilee of NGSI was celebrated by organising a symposium on "Rural Settlements in Monsoon Asia" on behalf of the IGU Commission.

[6] This monumental work earned international repute and recognition for the Society and appreciation for the Indian geographers’ insight,, abilityand rigour.

It is published by the National Geographical Society of India, which is housed at the Department of Geography, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University.

National Summer School in "Applied Geography" (1–10 November 1966) was the first ever conference or symposium organized by the NGSI.