NCPOR scientist retreiving ice-core from Antarctic plateau close to South Pole.
Abstract: India’s visibility in the exploration of polar frontiers has progressed appreciably over time. India is now widely viewed as an emergent power, warranting multi-disciplinary international collaborations. Such interventions will help India establish a niche domain in global scientific affairs.
The authors are scientists at the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, Goa. cheryl@ncaor.gov.in. The article should be cited as: D’Mello C. and R Mohan, 2019. In sync with the world: India’s Polar Science Research, Geography and You, 19 (16): 6-11
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