The first step of India in Antarctica
India’s Antarctica expedition started in the year 1981 under the leadership of Dr. SZ Qasim. There were 21 scientists in this team. This first Indian expedition team reached the icy Antarctica continent on January 9, 1982. This was a great achievement for India. India established its first station named ‘Dakshin Gangotri’ in Antarctica in 1983-84. […]