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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signing of the Antarctic Treaty and subsequent construction of the Dakshin Gangotri Antarctic research base in 1983, superseded by the Maitri base from 1989.
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...
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.
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.
Dec 2, 2023 · Members of the third Indian scientific expedition to Antarctica were also felicitated at the event, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of commissioning of Dakshin Gangotri – India’s first research station in Antarctica.
