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Two Shillong Meteorologists Set to Join India's 46th Antarctic Expedition
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 01:35 PM
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Two meteorologists from Shillong, Meghalaya, will join the 46th Indian Antarctic expedition, expanding India's scientific presence in the polar region.
Two meteorologists from Shillong, Meghalaya, have been selected to join the 46th Indian Antarctic expedition, a move that underscores India’s commitment to polar research.
The expedition, led by the Indian Antarctic Programme, aims to conduct climate monitoring, glaciological studies and atmospheric research in the harsh Antarctic environment.
Their expertise in meteorology will be crucial for collecting high‑resolution weather data, helping scientists understand regional climate patterns and global warming impacts.
The inclusion of these specialists highlights the expanding scope of India’s scientific endeavors in Antarctica, where the country has maintained a research base since 1983.
The expedition, led by the Indian Antarctic Programme, aims to conduct climate monitoring, glaciological studies and atmospheric research in the harsh Antarctic environment.
Their expertise in meteorology will be crucial for collecting high‑resolution weather data, helping scientists understand regional climate patterns and global warming impacts.
The inclusion of these specialists highlights the expanding scope of India’s scientific endeavors in Antarctica, where the country has maintained a research base since 1983.