RIJIJU LAUNCHES MAIDEN INDIAN WINTER ARCTIC EXPEDITION, APPLAUDS SCIENTIFIC PROGRESS

Our scientists and team have committed their full support to the Ministry of Earth Sciences,” Rijiju stated. As deep as six kilometers, submersible devices being designed to explore the ocean’s depths will be able to descend

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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that the nation is making progress in research and innovation on Monday, following the start of the first ever Indian Winter Arctic Expedition. According to the Union Minister, the team is “in high spirits” and prepared for its year-long deployment to the Arctic region. Here on Monday, the nation’s inaugural Winter Arctic Expedition got underway. While speaking, Rijiju said, “Our scientists and team have pledged their absolute support to the Ministry of Earth Sciences... Submersible machines being developed to reach the depths of the seas will be able to go as deep as 6 km. India’s permanent stations are being operational in the Arctic as well as the Antarctic.”