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Hosted #RepublicDay get-together for a group of 500 selected StartUps, distinguished academicians and eminent scientists from all over the country, who had been specially invited to the national capital to witness the ceremonial parade at Kartavya Path.
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Promoting Safe Workspaces: POSH Awareness Program at NCPOR
The two-day Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act Awareness Program, held on 8–9 December 2025 at NCPOR, concluded successfully, reaffirming the institute’s dedication to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace.
In the closing session, Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, welcomed the Chief Guest, Adv. Caroline Collaso, Senior Advocate, social activist, and external member of NCPOR’s Internal Committee. In his remarks, he underscored the importance of awareness and sensitivity in ensuring a secure environment for all employees.
Adv. Collaso delivered an insightful address, emphasizing the shared responsibility of promoting dignity and safety in professional settings.
The event concluded with a prize distribution ceremony honouring the winners of the pencil art and elocution competitions, which encouraged creative expression around the theme of workplace safety.
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𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 -𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟳 | 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱!
NCPOR invites proposals for the 17th Indian Arctic Expedition (2026–27) at Himadri, Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard.
Fully funded field access | Summer & Winter expeditions
Extended Last Date: 26 December 2025
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Strengthening Research Pathways in Polar & Ocean Science
The 24th Research Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting with a new leadership and composition was held at #NCPOR, Goa, from 04–05 December 2025 under the chairmanship of Dr. Rasik Ravindra, a veteran polar scientist and former Director, NCPOR. The meeting reviewed the institute’s scientific progress in the polar and ocean realms. The critical assessment, insightful recommendations, and guidance provided by the #RAC members continue to play a pivotal role in strengthening NCPOR’s scientific endeavours. Three international experts - Dr. Petra Heil (British Antarctic Survey), Dr. Kenny Matsuoka (Norwegian Polar Institute) and Dr. Frank Lamy (Alfred Wegener Institute) provided an international perspectives to NCPOR's vision.
Sincere thanks to @DrRasikRavindr1, Prof. N. C. Pant; Prof. M. Radhakrishna (@iitbombay); Prof. D. Pallam Raju (@PRLAhmedabad); Dr. Swapna Panickal (@iitmpune); Prof. A. A. Mohamed Hatha (Retd)-CUSAT; Dr. V. V. S. S. Sarma (CSIR-NIO RC-Vizag); Dr. Petra Heil (BAS, UK); Dr. Kenichi Matsuoka (NPI, Norway); Dr. Frank Lamy (AWI, Germany); and Dr. Aparna Shukla, MoES, for their valuable contributions.
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VIDEO | Chairman of the Standing Committee on External Affairs, Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor), speaks after a briefing by representatives of the Ministries of External Affairs and Earth Sciences on the subject ‘India’s Role and Presence in the Arctic and Antarctic Regions’. Here's what he said:
(Full video available on PTI Videos - ptivideos.com)
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The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji @narendramodi ji has approved Mission Mausam, a significant initiative to strengthen India's weather & climate sciences and services, towards better preparedness for extreme weather events and climate change. With a budget of ₹2,000 crore over 2 years, #MissionMausam aims to revolutionize weather observations & forecasting to benefit critical sectors. The Ministry of Earth Sciences will primarily implement #MissionMausam under the guidance of our Hon’ble Minister Dr Jitendra Singh (@drjitnedrasingh) ji and Dr M Ravichandran (@ravi_moes), Secretary, MoES.
Stay tuned for more updates on this transformative step towards a weather-ready and climate-smart India!
Read More : pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.…
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Get ready to celebrate #Internationaldayofyoga2024 on June 21st! This year's theme "Yoga for Self and Society", let us come together to embrace peace, health, and mindfulness.
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India leads the discussion on the need for regulations on tourism in #Antarctica.
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Dr Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR shared about India's active participation in Polar research at the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting hosted by India through @ncaor_goa under @moesgoi at Kochi, Kerala.
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Tariq Ejaz, NCPOR has successfully defended his #PhD Viva Voce entitled “Triple-Oxygen and Hydrogen Isotope based Climate Reconstruction using Ice Core Records from Coastal Dronning Maud Land, East Antarctica” under the guidance of Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR on 15.03.24
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MoES 🇮🇳 &NOAA 🇺🇸reviewed the status of MoU collaborations on various Implementation agreements and way forward on ocean and atmospheric realm. @moesgoi @NOAA @IndianEmbassyUS @KirenRijiju @ncaor_goa
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NCPOR #Goa wishes all #women scientists and researchers
a Happy #InternationalWomensDay2024
Your dedication and grit in research & innovations have contributed to the nation’s growth.
#InspireInclusion
#WomensDay #WomenInScience
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Don't miss the chance to explore the polar and Southern Ocean through a VR experience at NCPOR's exhibit at the #IISF2023. Come, interact with our scientists, and gain a deeper understanding of the research being conducted in the #polarregions.
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They ushered in the New Year with researchers from 10 other countries who have come to Svalbard, a global science village in Norway, in the world’s northernmost inhabited place for research on the Arctic. @balachauhan newindianexpress.com/states/…
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The First ever Winter Expedition into the Arctic Frontier!
Delighted to launch India's 1st Winter Arctic Expedition at Prithvi Bhavan, New Delhi. This historic venture holds immense significance as we navigate the Arctic's critical influence on global climate, sea levels, and biodiversity for the first time.
Kudos to Dr. @TMeloth and the dedicated @ncaor_goa, who have played a pivotal role in advancing Polar Research. Their commendable efforts has set the stage for this groundbreaking work.
In this maiden winter expedition, our scientists are poised to unravel further mysteries and push the boundaries of scientific knowledge about our 'Climate & Planet'. As we venture into uncharted territory, India assumes a global role in Arctic exploration, contributing to the scientific community at large.
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A new beginning
Hon'ble Minister of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India, Shri Kiren Rijiju, launches the 1st Indian Winter Expedition to Arctic in New Delhi today in the presence of Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, MoES and Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR.
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Indian team at Himadri, the Indian research station in #Arctic, celebrated #InternationalDayofYoga2023
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Yoga in the Coldest Corners of the World!
At Maitri Research Station in Antarctica, the 🇮🇳 team of Scientists & Researchers came together to celebrate #InternationalYogaDay2023🇮🇳 through practicing Yoga.
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The @NCPOR team at Himansh, the High altitude research station in #Himalaya, celebrated #InternationalDayofYoga2023. This celebration covered not only poles to poles, but also the Third Pole.
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