A momentous day at NCPOR!! We were privileged to host Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Vice Chief of Naval Staff. Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director of NCPOR, welcomed the Admiral and provided an extensive overview of India's pioneering research activities in the Arctic, Antarctic, Himalayas, and Southern Ocean.
The Group Directors of Polar Sciences, Arctic and Antarctic Operations briefed about the logistical arrangements for deploying scientists on cruises and conducting various scientific activities in these remote polar regions and the Southern Ocean.
The visit concluded by showcasing a virtual reality tour of the Deep Ocean and Antarctica, exploring the Ice Core Lab, and understanding advanced research on ice cores. The VCNS expressed great interest in the intricate processes of ice core extraction and analysis, highlighting the lab's vital role in polar research.
