NCPOR celebrated Antarctica Day.

NCPOR celebrated Antarctica Day, the event marks the historic signing of the Antarctic Treaty, a landmark commitment to protect the White Continent for all humankind. As a part of the celebration, NCPOR proudly hosted His Excellency Shri Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Hon’ble Governor of Goa, as the Chief Guest for the function. Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, welcomed the gathering and reflected on the enduring significance of this landmark day.

On the occasion of Antarctica Day, Hon’ble Governor of Goa, H.E. Shri Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, released a commemorative postage stamp celebrating 25 years of NCPOR by India Post in the presence of  Shri Amitabh Singh (IPoS), Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra & Goa Circle, and Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director NCPOR.   Shri Amitabh Singh (IPoS) CPMG highlighted India Post’s long-standing association with the Indian Antarctic Programme and NCPOR.

Hon’ble Governor of Goa, H.E. Shri Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, addressed the gathering, appreciating NCPOR’s dedication to advancing India’s scientific footprint in Earth’s most challenging environments. His Excellency also explored NCPOR’s Science on a Sphere and also had an immersive Virtual Reality journey to Antarctica.