NCPOR SHOWCASES INDIA’S POLAR AND OCEAN RESEARCH AT IGU 2026.

The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, participated in the Scientific and Technical Exhibition at the 63rd Annual Convention of the Indian Geophysical Union (IGU), held at IIT Bombay, Mumbai, from 2–4 November 2026.

The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. M. Ravichandran, President, Indian Geophysical Union and Former Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, along with distinguished dignitaries.

NCPOR showcased its major research programmes in the Antarctic and Arctic, polar science, cryosphere, Southern Ocean, deep-ocean research and marine geosciences, highlighting India’s scientific contributions to understanding the Earth system.

A key attraction was the Virtual Reality (VR) experience of Antarctica, offering delegates and visitors an immersive glimpse of the polar environment and India’s scientific expeditions. The exhibition also provided an opportunity for interaction with scientists, academicians, researchers and students.

Taking polar science closer to the scientific community.