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India Boosts Polar and Ocean Research with New Facilities in Goa

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India Boosts Polar and Ocean Research with New Facilities in Goa

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EventInauguration of Sagar Bhavan and Polar Bhavan at NCPOR, Goa by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh
DateDuring the Silver Jubilee celebrations of National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)
LocationGoa, India
PurposeStrengthen India's role in polar and ocean research, support Blue Economy, and address climate change concerns
Key Facilities
Polar Bhavan- Largest building on NCPOR campus (11,378 sq. m.)<br>- Cost: ₹55 crore<br>- Features: Cutting-edge labs, 55 accommodation units, Science On Sphere (SOS), upcoming India's first Polar and Ocean Museum
Sagar Bhavan- Area: 1,772 sq. m.<br>- Cost: ₹13 crore<br>- Features: Ultra-low temp labs (-30°C ice core storage), Class 1000 clean room, +4°C sample preservation units, 29 specialized research rooms
Strategic Importance- Enhance India's role in global ocean governance<br>- Surveillance of weather patterns and climate change<br>- Promote scientific collaboration in polar regions
Policy Frameworks- Indian Antarctic Act, 2022<br>- Arctic Policy, 2022<br>- Supports India's polar missions and international obligations
India's Polar Presence- Antarctica Stations: Maitri, Bharati<br>- Arctic Station: Himadri<br>- Himalayan Station: Himansh<br>- Recent Expeditions: Canadian Arctic, Greenland, Central Arctic Ocean
Alignment with Goals- Supports Viksit Bharat by 2047<br>- Focus on Blue Economy, Arctic & Antarctic engagement, and mitigating sea-level rise risks due to melting polar ice

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