The present paper consolidates all the salient aspects of the Geothermal work done in India in the decade 1964 to 1974 and tries to draw, therefrom, certain general conclusions on the ruling geotectonic, geophysical, geochemical and geothermal factors that can be recognised in the twelve geothermal provinces of India. On this basis, the priority of endeavours in the different provinces is sought to be justified and the work to do intensified in the immediate future in four of the most prospective geothermal provinces of the country is outlined