
21/08/2025
A New Era of Antarctic Research: India to Build Maitri II Research Station in Antarctica by 2029.
(Renders of Maitri II, Indian Antarctic Base)
India is set to strengthen its presence in Antarctica with the construction of a new research base, Maitri II, which will replace the existing Maitri station by 2029. The modern facility will support advanced studies on climate change, polar sciences, and environmental conservation, reaffirming India’s commitment to Antarctic exploration and global scientific collaboration....
Kiren Rijiju