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Dakshin Gangotri
Dakshin Gangotri was India’s first Antarctic research station, built during the 1983–84 expedition. It marks the transition from expedition visits to a sustained Indian scientific presence.
Fast Facts
- Construction completed in January 1984.
- Established on shelf ice in the Dronning Maud Land sector.
- Decommissioned on 25 February 1990; subsequently used in a supply-base role.
Connected lessons
- Dakshin GangotriMap, explanation and practice
- India in Antarctica: three sites, different environmentsGuided exploration