India to replace its station in Antarctica, expand research
India will replace its Maitri station in Antarctica in next 3 to 4 years, the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India has said. The government is drafting laws to safeguard India's interest in the cold continent, currently governed by international laws, said the Ministry's Secretary. To expand India's research in Antarctica, a new ship with ice-cutting facility would be procured, he added. (Source: Inshorts)
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