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Dakshin Gangotri was the first scientific base station of India situated in Antarctica, part of the Indian Antarctic Programme. It is located at a distance of 2,500 kilometres (1,600 mi) from the South Pole. [1] It is currently being used as a supply base and transit camp. [2]
The programme gained global acceptance with India's signing of the Antarctic Treaty and subsequent construction of the Dakshin Gangotri Antarctic research base in 1983, superseded by the Maitri base from 1989.
May 1, 2024 · India’s first Antarctic research station, Dakshin Gangotri, was established in 1983. At present, India operates two year-round research stations: Maitri (1989) and Bharati (2012). The permanent research stations facilitate Indian Scientific Expeditions to Antarctica, which have been ongoing annually since 1981.
Jan 9, 2018 · 1. Dakshin Gangotri. The first Indian scientific research base station was established in Antarctica as part of the third Antarctic programme. Located at a distance of 2,500 kilometres from the South Pole, it was established in 1983-84. This was the first time an Indian team spent a winter in Antarctica to carry out scientific work.
Oct 15, 2022 · From losing toes to almost losing team members - the third Indian expedition to Antarctica was an incredible journey of grit and determination. Dr. Harsh Gup...
During this journey of 41 years, three permanent Indian research bases, “Dakshin Gangotri-1983”, “Maitri-1988” and “Bharati-2012” have been built. Keeping in view the strategic interest of the nation and scientific needs the Antarctic programme has evolved into its present form with following objectives:
May 18, 2023 · During India’s third expedition to the ice-covered continent in 1983, Dakshin Gangotri, our first scientific base station in Antarctica, named after the eponymous glacier was established, about 2,500 kilometres from the South Pole.
Jan 4, 2021 · After a humble beginning, the Indian Antarctic programme has now credited to have built three permanent research base stations in Antarctica—named Dakshin Gangotri, Maitri, and Bharati. As of today, India has two operational research stations in Antarctica named Maitri and Bharati.
Dec 1, 2023 · In 1983, Dakshin Gangotri, the country's first scientific base station in Antarctica was set up. "The operation (the first Indian scientific expedition to Antarctica) was top secret. The initial meetings were held behind closed doors with the top level officials, including cabinet secretaries and Navy chief, participating in it.
Sep 26, 2020 · The name Dakshin Gangotri (DG) was suggested by Dr. S. Z. Qasim after he saw a small stream taking off from the snout of the glacier on Schirmacher Oasis where India had established a summer camp during the First ISAE.
