NCPOR Marks 25 Years as Key Pillar of India’s Polar Research

03 Dec 2025 CW Team

As Chief Guest, the Governor released a special commemorative postage stamp issued by the Department of Posts to mark the Silver Jubilee of NCPOR, recognising 25 years of its contribution to India’s scientific advancement since its establishment on 5 April 2000.

He said the institute had expanded India’s scientific reach into some of the world’s most challenging environments and had taken a leadership role in the Deep Ocean Mission. Highlighting the global significance of polar regions, he noted that Antarctica contains nearly 70 per cent of the planet’s fresh water and plays a critical role in sea-level balance and climate stability. For a nation aspiring to become developed by 2047, understanding and anticipating these changes was vital, he said.

The Governor added that Goa was proud to host an institution of such importance, assuring full support for its scientific activities.

Chief Postmaster General (Maharashtra Circle) Amitabh Singh, the Guest of Honour, said the commemorative stamp symbolised the Department of Posts’ support for NCPOR’s scientific work.

In his welcome address, NCPOR Director Dr Thamban Meloth said the Government of India had granted in-principle approval for two major polar initiatives: a new state-of-the-art research station, Maitri-II, and India’s first indigenous ice-class research vessel. He noted that the government had consistently supported the institute’s efforts.

NCPOR leads India’s scientific expeditions and research programmes across the Polar regions and the Southern Ocean. It operates permanent Indian research stations—Dakshin Gangotri, Maitri and Bharati in Antarctica, and Himadri in the Arctic—along with the Himalayan research station, Himansh.

The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) has emerged as the anchor of India’s polar and oceanic exploration, said Goa Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju at the Antarctica Day celebrations held at the institute’s Vasco-da-Gama campus on 1 December 2025. Antarctica Day commemorates the signing of the Antarctica Treaty in 1959, which designates the continent for peaceful and scientific pursuits.As Chief Guest, the Governor released a special commemorative postage stamp issued by the Department of Posts to mark the Silver Jubilee of NCPOR, recognising 25 years of its contribution to India’s scientific advancement since its establishment on 5 April 2000.He said the institute had expanded India’s scientific reach into some of the world’s most challenging environments and had taken a leadership role in the Deep Ocean Mission. Highlighting the global significance of polar regions, he noted that Antarctica contains nearly 70 per cent of the planet’s fresh water and plays a critical role in sea-level balance and climate stability. For a nation aspiring to become developed by 2047, understanding and anticipating these changes was vital, he said.The Governor added that Goa was proud to host an institution of such importance, assuring full support for its scientific activities.Chief Postmaster General (Maharashtra Circle) Amitabh Singh, the Guest of Honour, said the commemorative stamp symbolised the Department of Posts’ support for NCPOR’s scientific work.In his welcome address, NCPOR Director Dr Thamban Meloth said the Government of India had granted in-principle approval for two major polar initiatives: a new state-of-the-art research station, Maitri-II, and India’s first indigenous ice-class research vessel. He noted that the government had consistently supported the institute’s efforts.NCPOR leads India’s scientific expeditions and research programmes across the Polar regions and the Southern Ocean. It operates permanent Indian research stations—Dakshin Gangotri, Maitri and Bharati in Antarctica, and Himadri in the Arctic—along with the Himalayan research station, Himansh.

Infrastructure Transport

06 Feb 2026

Lucknow Metro East-West Corridor Consultancy Contract Awarded

The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation has awarded the first construction-related consultancy contract for the Lucknow Metro East West Corridor to a joint venture of AYESA Ingenieria Arquitectura SAU and AYESA India Pvt Ltd. The firm was declared the lowest bidder for the Detailed Design Consultant contract for Lucknow Metro Line-2 under Phase 1B and the contract was recommended following the financial bid. The contract is valued at Rs 159.0 million (mn), covering design services for the corridor. Lucknow Metro Line-2 envisages the construction of an 11.165 kilometre corridor connecting Cha..

Infrastructure Urban

06 Feb 2026

Div Com Kashmir Urges Fast Tracking Of Jhelum Water Transport Project

The Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir has called for the fast-tracking of the Jhelum water transport project, urging district administrations and relevant agencies to accelerate planning and clearances. In a meeting convened at the divisional headquarters, the commissioner instructed officials from irrigation, public health engineering and municipal departments to prioritise the project and coordinate survey and design work. The directive emphasised removal of administrative bottlenecks and close monitoring to ensure timely mobilisation of resources and contractors. Officials were told to in..

Infrastructure Urban

06 Feb 2026

Interarch Reports Strong Q3 And Nine Month Results

Interarch Building Solutions Limited reported unaudited results for the third quarter and nine months ended 31 December 2025, recording strong revenue growth driven by execution and a robust order book. Net revenue for the third quarter rose by 43.7 per cent to Rs 5.225 billion (bn), compared with Rs 3.636 bn a year earlier, reflecting heightened demand in pre-engineered building projects. The company’s total order book as at 31 January 2026 stood at Rs 16.85 bn, supporting near-term visibility. EBITDA excluding other income for the quarter increased by 43.2 per cent to Rs 503 million (mn),..