Antarctica Day 2025

Antarctica Day is observed globally on 1 December to mark the signing of the Antarctica Treaty (1959), which reserves the continent for peaceful purposes and scientific research.

• At the NCPOR campus, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa, Governor Shri Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju attended as Chief Guest on 1 December 2025.
• The Governor commended the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) for becoming the anchor of India’s polar and oceanic exploration.

Silver Jubilee Landmark

• A special commemorative postage stamp was released by the Governor to mark the Silver Jubilee (25 years) of NCPOR’s establishment.

NCPOR’s Scientific Contributions

• NCPOR plays a leading role in India’s research initiatives in:
  • Antarctic region
  • Arctic region
  • Southern Ocean
• The institute manages India’s network of permanent research stations: In Antarctica:
  • Dakshin Gangotri – India’s first Antarctic research station
  • Maitri
  • Bharati
  In the Arctic:
  • Himadri
  In the Himalayas:
  • Himansh – high-altitude research station for glaciological and climate studies

Source: PIB