First mission

May 21, 1981: India’s First Step on the Frozen Frontier 

May 21, 1981: India’s First Step on the Frozen Frontier 

In 1981, India carried out its first Antarctic science mission, becoming one of the relatively few groups of nations that research in this distant and challenging land. In spite of its difficult part and sensitive diplomacy, the effort played a major role in boosting India’s science, international diplomacy and influence worldwide. Thanks to Dr. S.Z….