http://www.ncaor.govGet the latest NewsThe 45th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (45thISEA), led by Station Leader Mr. Varun Dongre, proudly supports women in polar research. This winter, three Indian women—two scientists and one medical doctor—are part of the wintering team at Bharati Station. Braving the harsh Antarctic winter, their work reflects remarkable dedication to science, resilience, and exploration. A proud step forward for women in polar research.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:46:03 +0530A thematic session on ‘Exploration and Environmental Studies of Deep-Sea Minerals’ was organised by NCPOR’s Marine Geosciences & Exploration Group at the World Ocean Science Congress 2026, hosted by CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography on 26 February 2026.   Chaired by Dr. John Kurian, Scientist G and Group Director and Dr. K. A. Kamesh Raju, Retd. Chief Scientist, Csir-nio Goa, the session featured an insightful keynote address by Dr. Raju, highlighting the scientific and environmental dimensions of deep-sea mineral exploration. The session brought together experts and researchers through 9 oral presentations and 19 poster presentations, fostering meaningful discussions on sustainable exploration and environmental stewardship of deep-sea resources.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:47:23 +0530Dr. Rahul Mohan, Scientist-G and Group Director at NCPOR, delivered an engaging invited lecture at the two-day workshop on Science and Technology for a Greener Future, organised by the Zoological Survey of India, Andaman & Nicobar Regional Centre, as part of National Science Day celebrations.   In his address, he emphasised the importance of environmental stewardship and encouraged students and young researchers to channel their curiosity towards developing sustainable solutions for the future.The workshop featured expert talks and skill-building sessions, engaging 76 participants from various institutions, including Pondicherry University and GSDP trainees, and concluded with the distribution of certificates.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:45:15 +0530NCPOR had the honour of hosting the Ambassador of India to Iceland, H.E. Shri. R. Ravindra, for a brief interaction on 27.02.2026. Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, presented an overview of the institute’s key initiatives, while senior scientists joined the discussion to share updates on India’s expanding endeavours in polar and ocean research.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:43:53 +0530National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) proudly inaugurated two state-of-the-art Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), each with a capacity of 30 KLD, marking a significant milestone in the institute’s commitment to environmental sustainability. The facility was officially commissioned by Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR.    With a maximum treatment capacity of 60,000 litres per day, the plant will enable efficient recycling and reuse of wastewater for campus horticulture and landscaping needs. This initiative will substantially reduce freshwater consumption, minimize environmental impact, and reinforce NCPOR’s role as a responsible and sustainable research institution.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:42:20 +0530Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, delivered a comprehensive presentation titled “Exploring the Poles and Deep Ocean – Indian Endeavors”, highlighting India’s scientific and logistical achievements in the Arctic, Antarctic, Southern Ocean, and the Himalayas. The session provided insights into India’s polar research expeditions, deep ocean exploration initiatives, climate studies, and the critical role of NCPOR in supporting national missions in extreme environments.   The delegation also experienced an engaging Science on a Sphere (SOS) demonstration, offering an immersive visual understanding of polar sea ice variability, Earth system processes, and the impacts of climate change across high-latitude regions.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:40:53 +0530The 3rd Indian Cryosphere Meet (ICM), an extended version of the Monthly Indian Glaciology Meetups (MIGM), was successfully completed at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee.   As an active member of MIGM and ICM, NCPOR contributed by chairing a session, presenting a poster on Himalayan studies, and engaging in insightful discussions with researchers from leading institutes and universities across India.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:39:00 +0530Dr. Manish Tiwari, Scientist-F and Group Director, delivered an invited lecture at the INSA–International Science Council Committee for SCOR National Workshop on “Understanding the Ocean’s Past, Present, and Future”, held at the Department of Geology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University (18–19 February 2026).   He discussed the application of stable isotopes in paleoclimatic studies, including the fundamentals of stable isotope geochemistry and case studies from polar regions.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:58:39 +0530NCPOR hosted a team of scientists on 23 February 2026 as part of the Training Programme for scientists and technologists organised by the Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi. Dr. Rahul Mohan, Scientist-G & Group Director, highlighted NCPOR’s key initiatives in polar and ocean research, while Dr. Rohit Srivastava, Scientist-E, shared insights into India’s Arctic expeditions and ongoing research in the region.   The interaction served as a valuable platform for knowledge exchange, fostering greater awareness among the visiting scientists about India’s expanding role in polar science and ocean research.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:53:33 +0530The "State Level Hindi Essay Writing Competition" was successfully organized on 19 February 2026 for the officials and employees of Goa State Central Offices/Initiatives/Banks/Autonomous Bodies in the institute under the supervision of Municipal Language Implementation Committee, South Goa. Participants from different offices of Goa state participated enthusiastically in this competition. The aim of the program was to encourage the propaganda of Raj language Hindi and promote the use of Hindi in office activities.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:52:17 +0530NCPOR organised a POSH sensitisation training for its Internal Committee members on 20 February 2026, reinforcing its commitment to a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace.The insightful session was led by Mrs. Prajakta Harmalkar, Certified DEI & POSH Specialist, Middlee Earth HR. She was felicitated with a token of appreciation by NCPOR Director, Dr. Thamban Meloth, in recognition of her valuable contribution.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:51:56 +0530NCPOR invites applications for Medical Doctors on a contract basis for its research stations [(Bharati, Larsemann Hills; and Maitri, Schirmacher Oasis (Long-term)] at Antarctica and/or for the Voyage-Antarctica (Short-term). The contract period is between 2026 and 2028 for the 46th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica, as per the details given in attached document. Last date to apply : 30th March, 2026 05:00 PM IST. Click Here To Apply Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:43:51 +0530The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) proudly highlights its active participation in the World Ocean Science Congress 2026 (WOSC–2026) held at CSIR–NIO, Goa  The inaugural ceremony was graced by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, whose inspiring address underscored Goa’s emergence as a vibrant hub for ocean and coastal research. Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, reaffirmed the nation’s strong commitment to advancing ocean science, climate resilience, and the Blue Economy. On this significant occasion, Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR and Co-Chair of the National Organising Committee, emphasized India’s expanding polar and ocean research programmes and highlighted the importance of strengthening global scientific collaboration. The inaugural dais was also graced by Prof. Sunil Kumar Singh, Dr. Satheesh Chandra Shenoi, Prof. Harilal B. Menon, Sri P.A. Vivekananda Pai, and Er. Prasad Shashikanth Rangnekar, whose collective presence marked the formal commencement of the Congress.   NCPOR remains steadfast in its commitment to strengthening India’s leadership in polar and ocean sciences and contributing meaningfully towards sustainable ocean governance.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:46:07 +0530NCPOR welcomed a dynamic cohort of IAS officers on 20 February 2026 as part of their induction training, offering a glimpse into India’s expanding frontiers in polar and ocean science. In an engaging interaction, Dr. Rahul Mohan, Scientist-G and Group Director, shared insights into NCPOR’s pioneering initiatives, underlining how polar and ocean research is shaping our understanding of climate change and the planet’s future.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:49:49 +0530Dr. D. Bala Subrahamanyam, Senior Scientist (Scientist/Engineer–SG) and Head of the Numerical Atmosphere Modelling (NAM) Branch at the Space Physics Laboratory, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Indian Space Research Organisation, visited NCPOR and delivered an engaging talk titled “Field of Atmospheric Modelling: The Lakshman Rekha – Face Your Inhibitions.” Using the concept of the Lakshman Rekha as a metaphorical boundary between abilities and perceived limitations, he emphasized the importance of overcoming inhibitions in research.  The talk highlighted understanding simple plots, strengthening programming skills, and moving beyond comfort zones. He concluded that growth in research requires patience, clarity, and continuous learning.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:48:45 +0530Dr. Rahul Mohan, Scientist G and Group Director, NCPOR delivered an invited talk on “Environmental Concerns from an Icy Continent” at the 3rd Frontiers Symposium in Earth, Environmental & Sustainability Sciences, hosted by Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (Feb 13–15, 2026). He discussed about how changing climate is impacting the icy continent and its implications to the world's climate. He also chaired a session at the symposium, contributing to the discussions on our planet’s futureMon, 23 Feb 2026 16:47:33 +0530Dr. Gnanaseelan Chellappan, Scientist G, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology - IITM, Pune, visited NCPOR on 13 February 2026 and delivered an insightful talk titled “Southern Ocean Teleconnections with the Indian Summer Monsoon.” His lecture explored the role of the Southern Annular Mode (SAM) in modulating Indian Summer Monsoon Rainfall (ISMR). With the influence of ENSO showing signs of weakening in recent decades, SAM is emerging as an increasingly important predictor of monsoon variability.  The session initiated engaging discussions on advancing predictive understanding of ocean–atmosphere interactions and strengthening climate forecasting capabilities.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:46:22 +0530Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, participated in the WMO Executive Committee on Polar and High Mountain Observations, Research and Services (PHORS) and the WCRP Climate and Cryosphere Scientific Steering Group meetings, held from 9–14 February 2026 in Wellington, New Zealand. NCPOR researchers also actively contributed to multiple sessions at the CliC Open Science Conference, showcasing India’s ongoing research efforts in polar science and cryosphere studies.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:45:00 +0530NCPOR had the privilege of hosting DIG Rajneesh, Commanding Officer, ICGS Sujeet, on 11 February 2026. Dr. Rahul Mohan, Scientist-G and Group Director, presented an overview of NCPOR’s key activities. Senior scientists also participated in discussions, highlighting India’s expanding initiatives in polar and ocean research.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:43:23 +0530As part of the Government of India’s Mission Karmayogi, the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa, successfully conducted the 1-day Rashtriya Karmayogi Training Programme for its first batch on 5 February 2026. The programme focused on building a future-ready, citizen-centric civil service through competency-based learning, ethics, and innovation. The training was attended by 36 participants and facilitated by Ms. Sahina Gazi, Mr. Ajeet Kumar, Mr. Abhishek Tyagi, and Mr. Ravinder Singh.   The second and third batches of the Rashtriya Karmayogi Training Programme were successfully conducted on 10th and 11th February 2026 under Mission Karmayogi. The programme emphasised competency-based learning, ethics, and innovation, and saw the participation of 53 officers. The training sessions were facilitated by Ms Sahina Gazi, Mr Ajeet Kumar, Mr Abhishek Tyagi, and Mr Ravinder Singh.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:42:05 +0530National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) hosted a team of journalists from Ranchi, Jharkhand, visiting Goa on a Press Tour on 9 February 2026. During the interaction, Dr. Rahul Mohan, Scientist-G & Group Director, presented an overview of India’s polar and ocean research programmes, highlighting NCPOR’s scientific initiatives in the Arctic, Antarctic, Southern Ocean, and Himalaya. Dr. Avinash Kumar, Scientist-E, briefed the journalists on Arctic and Antarctic sea ice and its critical links to global climate change. The visit also featured an engaging Science on a Sphere (SOS) session, offering an immersive visual experience to better understand polar science and Earth’s changing climate.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:40:39 +0530NCPOR hosted a delegation from the National Defence College (NDC), Ministry of Defence, New Delhi, comprising 16 officers, during their visit to Goa from 2 to 6 February 2026. During the visit, Dr. Rahul Mohan, Scientist G and Group Director presented an overview of NCPOR’s major scientific activities. The programme also included an immersive experience through Science on a Sphere and a virtual tour of Antarctica, offering the delegation insights into India’s polar outreach initiatives.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:38:46 +0530Reinforcing its commitment to bridging science and society, scientists from #NCPOR engaged with students across Goa as part of Vidnyan Dhara 2026 – A Mega Science Lecture Series. On 2 February 2026, Dr. Sarat C Tripathy, Scientist-F, delivered an insightful lecture on the role of polar oceans in regulating global climate at the Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, .Subsequently, on 4 February 2026, Dr. Yogesh Ray, Scientist-F, addressed students at Goa Engineering College, sharing experiences from Antarctic research and science in extreme environments. On the same day, Dr. Mahesh Badnal, Project Scientist-III, spoke at the Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, #Sanquelim, highlighting the relevance of polar regions to climate change.Dr. Rohit Srivastava delivered talk on “Science Beyond Borders: India’s Arctic Endeavour” to the students at Shree Sateri Pissani Education Society’s Shri Gopal Gaonkar Memorial College (Goa Multi-Faculty College),Goa. The Mega Lecture Series is organised by the Goa State Higher Education Council and the Directorate of Higher Education, in association with the Research and Development and Innovation (RDI) Cell.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:37:21 +0530NCPOR organised a one-day workshop for faculty members of BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, marking the first collaborative activity following the signing of the MoU between the two institutions. The workshop aimed to explore potential academic and research collaborations. The programme began with a welcome address by Dr. Rahul Mohan, Scientist-G and Group Director (GD), who outlined NCPOR’s mandate and major research programmes. Senior scientists presented key thrust areas: Dr. Shailendra Saini (Sc-F and GD) on the Indian Antarctic Programme; Dr. Manish Tiwari (Sc-F and GD) on India’s Arctic initiatives; Dr. Surya Prakash Lankalapalli (Sc-D and SIC) on Deep Ocean Mission; Dr. Sabu P (Sc-E) on Indian Southern Ocean research; Dr. Vikash Kumar (Sc-D) on AI/ML applications in paleoclimatology; and Anand Jain (Sc-E and SIC) on polar microbial studies. The programme concluded with lab visits and immersive experience of Science on a Sphere show and virtual tour of Antarctica.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:35:38 +0530NCPOR hosted a delegation from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, on 4 January 2026, led by Prof. Lucy Johnston, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) University of Canterbury. Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, provided an overview of the Centre’s major scientific activities. This was followed by interactions with senior scientists focusing on potential avenues for collaboration in polar and ocean research. The delegation also visited NCPOR’s state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:32:42 +0530NCPOR had the honour of hosting H.E. Mr. Christopher Cooter, High Commissioner of Canada (Canada in India (High Commission of Canada)), and Ms. Vanessa Pukal, Vice Consul and Trade Commissioner, Consulate General of Canada, Mumbai, on 02.02.2026. Dr. Rahul Mohan, Scientist-G and Group Director (GD), welcomed the delegation and provided an overview of NCPOR’s major activities. Senior scientists highlighted India’s scientific initiatives across polar and ocean domains: Dr. Manish Tiwari, Scientist-F and GD, presented India’s Arctic research efforts; Dr. Shailendra Saini, Scientist-F and GD, outlined the Indian Antarctic Programme; and Dr. Sunil V, Scientist-E, discussed NCPOR’s contributions to the Deep Ocean Mission. The discussions emphasized opportunities for strengthening Indo-Canadian collaboration in polar and ocean research.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:31:13 +0530विश्व हिन्दी दिवस 2026 के उपलक्ष्य में संस्थान में दिनांक 12 जनवरी 2026 को सभी अधिकारियों/कर्मचारियों हेतु “ध्रुवीय अनुसंधान में भारत का योगदान” विषय पर हिन्दी निबंध लेखन प्रतियोगिता आयोजित की गई ।  प्रतियोगिता के विजेताओं की सूची निम्नलिखित है –   क्रमांक विजेताओं के नाम पुरस्कार 1.      डॉ. अर्चना सिंह प्रथम 2.      सीमा पटनायक द्वितीय 3.      रितेश कुमार तृतीय 4.      पल्लवी नाईक सांत्वना 5.      पुरुषोत्तम केणी सांत्वना 6.      जीबन ज्योति सवाई सांत्वना   सभी विजेताओं को हार्दिक बधाई एवं उनके उत्साहपूर्ण सहभाग के लिए धन्यवाद। Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:55:57 +0530Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, delivered the Focal Theme Lecture on “Ocean Science for Blue Economy – Marine Minerals for Sustainable Development” on 1 February 2026 at the 38th Kerala Science Congress, Kochi. The talk highlighted the importance of ocean science and marine mineral resources in supporting sustainable development and strengthening the Blue Economy.The lecture was held alongside Prof. Biju Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, and was chaired by Prof. P. Balaram, Chair of the Congress and former Director, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:53:04 +0530NCPOR had the honour of hosting H.E. Mr. Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, Ambassador of Denmark, on 28 January 2026. Senior scientists briefed the Ambassador on NCPOR’s mandate and its key scientific initiatives across polar and ocean domains. Dr. Manish Tiwari Scientist-F and Group Director (Arctic Operations), outlined the Indian Arctic Programme; Dr. Shailendra SainiScientist-F and Group Director (Antarctic Operations), highlighted India’s expanding scientific activities in Antarctica; and Dr. Parijat Roy, Scientist-F, presented major research initiatives under the Deep Ocean Mission. The Ambassador also had an immersive experience through the Science on a Sphere facility and a virtual tour of Antarctica, offering deeper insights into India’s polar research and outreach efforts.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:01:30 +0530NCPOR hosted Ms. Madeline Bronstein, Economic Officer, Global Affairs, U.S. Consulate General Mumbai on 27.01.2026. Senior scientists- Dr. Manish Tiwari, Scientist-F and Group Director (Arctic Operations) briefed her on NCPOR’s mandate and India’s Arctic Programme, while Dr. Shailendra Saini, Scientist-F and Group Director (Antarctic Operations), highlighted India’s activities in Antarctica. Dr. Parijat Roy, Scientist-E, provided insights into NCPOR’s key initiatives under the Deep Ocean Mission—collectively showcasing India’s expanding endeavors in polar and ocean research and strengthening opportunities for global scientific collaboration.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:47:09 +0530On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day of India, the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) honoured the values of democracy, resilience, and the spirit of exploration that guide the nation’s scientific endeavours. The occasion was commemorated with the unfurling of the National Flag, followed by the reading of the Republic Day message of Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, by Dr. Manish Tiwari, Scientist F, NCPOR.   India’s 77th Republic Day was proudly celebrated at the Indian Antarctic Station, Maitri. The national flag was unfurled by Shri H. N. Singh, Station Leader, in the presence of Mr. Alexander, Leader of the Novo Station (Russia), and Mr. Aleksei, Novo Runway Commander—symbolizing international cooperation at the southernmost frontiers.As part of India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations, NCPOR hosted several sports activities with active participation from employees and their families, reflecting collective spirit and national prideWed, 28 Jan 2026 15:45:35 +0530Our spirited team of scientists and researchers participated in the Goa Navy Duathlon, 2026 conquering 10 km and 21 km runs with determination. Held at INS Hansa, Vasco da Gama, for which they laced up, showed up, pushed their limits – and celebrated every stride!Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:38:23 +0530NCPOR hosted a delegation from New Zealand as a part of Prime Minister’s Scholarship to Asia (PMSA) program, focused on strengthening connections between Christchurch—an Antarctic gateway city—and India’s polar research ecosystem. Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, shared an overview of India’s polar and ocean research priorities, while Group Directors briefed the delegation on ongoing polar and ocean expeditions and research endeavors. The visit featured immersive experiences at Science on Sphere (#SOS), a Virtual Reality journey to Antarctica, and a tour of the state-of-the-art Ice Core Laboratory. Discussions explored pathways for institutional linkages, joint workshops, research and student engagement, and innovation-led collaboration.Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:39:23 +0530राजभाषा विभाग, गृह मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार, नई दिल्ली द्वारा दिनांक 20 जनवरी 2026 को इंदौर, मध्य प्रदेश में आयोजित मध्य, पश्चिम एवं दक्षिण क्षेत्रों के संयुक्त राजभाषा सम्मेलन एवं समारोह में राष्ट्रीय ध्रुवीय एवं समुद्री अनुसंधान केंद्र (एनसीपीओआर) को वर्ष 2024-25 के लिए राजभाषा के क्षेत्र में उत्कृष्ट कार्य निष्पादन हेतु प्रथम पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया गया।   यह पुरस्कार माननीय केंद्रीय गृह राज्य मंत्री श्री बंडी संजय कुमार द्वारा एनसीपीओआर के अनुवाद अधिकारी, श्री सौरभ भट्ट को शील्ड तथा सुश्री रूपाली ए. राणे को प्रमाणपत्र प्रदान कर दिया गया।   इस समारोह में एनसीपीओआर का चार सदस्यीय प्रतिनिधिमंडल शामिल हुआ।  Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:29:37 +0530The ITS Department at NCPOR successfully organized a one-day Cyber Awareness Programme on 13 January 2026, conducted by a technical expert from the Goa Police Cyber Cell, Vasco, with participation from over 150 scientists and students. The session was led by PC Shri Ranjit Vaigankar of the Cyber Team, Vasco Police Station, who highlighted common cyber frauds, the tactics used by fraudsters, and practical measures to stay safe in the digital space.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:33:06 +0530As part of its Silver Jubilee celebrations, NCPOR launches a  National-Level Short Film Making Competition' inviting storytellers, expedition members, researchers, students, enthusiasts and general public to bring alive the spirit, science, and stories of Earth’s polar extremes.Registrations open from 1st March 2026.Guidelines & details: http://14.139.119.48:8009/Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:31:16 +0530NCPOR, Goa and BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in the areas of education, training, and research. The MoU was formally signed on 07 January 2026 by Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, and Prof. Suman Kundu, Director, BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus. This partnership aims to foster joint academic programmes, capacity building, student engagement, and collaborative research initiatives, strengthening synergies between premier research institutions and academia.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:29:13 +0530NCPOR, Goa and the Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Russian Academy of Sciences (IO RAS), Russia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote international academic cooperation and enhance the effectiveness of joint research investigations in areas of mutual interest across the polar regions and ocean realms.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:27:34 +0530NCPOR continues to strengthen institutional capabilities through focused capacity-building initiatives. A specialized training programme on the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) was conducted on 5 Jan 2026 for finance staff by experts from the O/o Controller General of Accounts, enhancing practical understanding and reinforcing NCPOR's commitment to efficient financial governance and continuous learning.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:26:26 +0530As part of the MoU between NCPOR and the UAE Emirati Polar Program, Dr. Mohamed Ramy El‑Maarry and Mr. Omar Abdulrahman Aldhanhani from Khalifa University joined the 45th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (45ISEA) to explore the potential of Antarctic landscapes as analogues for Mars. During the expedition, Dr. El‑Maarry, a planetary scientist at Khalifa University and UAE member at Maitri Station, delivered a highly engaging lecture on cold, wet Martian‑analog geology, drawing key scientific insights from the Schirmacher Oasis in Antarctica. The talk highlighted how Antarctic terrains help improve our understanding of past and present processes on Mars. This collaboration reflects India’s commitment to supporting Asian and Global South partners in advancing polar and planetary science, as the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research hosted scientists from the Emirates Polar Program as part of international scientific cooperation. Thanks to Mr. Wassim Said (Emirates Polar Program) and Prof. Aisha Al Suwaidi (Khalifa University) for further strengthening Indo‑UAE collaboration in Antarctic research.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:23:13 +0530The New Year at NCPOR began with a special address by Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, who extended warm wishes to the NCPOR family and reflected on the institute’s key achievements in 2025. He appreciated the dedication and perseverance of NCPOR personnel in advancing India’s polar and ocean initiatives. Dr. Meloth also highlighted the importance of discipline and integrity in both professional and personal life, while emphasizing the proactive role of early‑career researchers in strengthening polar and ocean science.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:21:32 +0530The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, serves as the nodal agency for implementing the Indian Antarctic Program. Hitherto, forty-four scientific expeditions to Antarctica have beensuccessfully completed, and the 45th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (ISEA) is currently underway. The 46th ISEA is scheduled to be launched in October or November 2026, and the proceedings are being initiated through this advertisement (Click on below link to download full advertisement).Click HereFri, 09 Jan 2026 11:13:04 +0530Dr. Waliur Rahaman, Scientist F, NCPOR, Goa, has been conferred the prestigious Vigyan Yuva–Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award 2025 (Earth Sciences) by Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Hon'ble President of India at  Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi.  This national honour recognises his outstanding contributions to isotope geochemistry, paleoclimatology, and cryospheric research, and stands as an inspiration for young scientists striving for excellence in research and innovation.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:42:26 +0530A scientific team from NCPOR, Goa, visited JAMSTEC, Japan, for a joint workshop under the DiGHA project. The delegation discussed advances in Himalayan glacio-hydrological modelling, debris-cover assessment, and field methods, and toured JAMSTEC’s Earth Simulator, Museum, and Submarine Maintenance Facility—strengthening collaboration and future research.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:41:03 +0530NCPOR organised a workshop on "Quantarctica and Figure-Making with QGIS" joined by over 35 participants. Special guest Dr. Kenichi Matsuoka from Norsk Polarinstitutt introduced Quantarctica, an open-source geospatial dataset collection for Antarctic research, followed by hands-on sessions by NCPOR scientists on creating publication-grade figures using QGIS.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:35:53 +0530NCPOR participated in the VISION SANSAD session “Pathways to Institutional Excellence Ecosystem”at IISF 2025. The panel discussion was moderated by Dr. Avinash Kumar, Senior Scientist, NCPOR, who steered an insightful and leadership-driven conversation.Panelists •Dr. S. Satheesh Chandra Shenoi, Former Director, INCOIS• Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director, IIT Ropar• Dr. Arvind Ranade, Director, National Innovation Foundation (NIF)• Dr. Balakrishnan Nair, Director, INCOIS 𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙙:• What defines institutional excellence in today’s scientific ecosystem• Building innovation-driven, multidisciplinary institutional cultures• Autonomy, accountability, and governance reforms• Strengthening academia–industry–government linkages• Quick, actionable reforms for immediate institutional improvement The session brought together eminent scientific leaders to reflect on India’s evolving research landscape and the pathways needed to build globally competitive institutions.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:34:13 +0530As part of the Prevention of Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (PoSH) Act Awareness Week, the Internal Committee at NCPOR organised a two-day awareness programme on 8–9 December. On the first day of the program, the inaugural session was followed by a pencil drawing competition. The participants unleashed their creativity in illustrating their expectations of a safe workplace for women at NCPOR.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:32:04 +0530NCPOR hosted an engaging virtual seminar by Dr. Frank Lamy, Head of the Geology Section at the Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI). Delivered a talk titled “Five million years of Antarctic Circumpolar Current variability,” Dr. Lamy discussed the limited availability of paleoclimate records from the Southern Hemisphere, especially the South Pacific, despite its vital role in deep-ocean carbon storage. Using newly analysed sediment cores, he presented a reconstruction of five million years of Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) behaviour. Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:30:43 +0530Joined by Hon’ble Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, and Secretary, MoES, Dr M. Ravichandran, HMoES also interacted live with the Indian expedition team members at Maitri and Bharati Stations, Antarctica. The team received high appreciation for their resilience, scientific excellence, and outstanding contributions to understanding the Earth’s polar systems.The Minister’s encouraging message reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to advancing polar research and strengthening India’s global scientific presence.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:28:43 +0530he 24th Research Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting with a new leadership and composition was held at NCPOR, Goa, from 04–05 December 2025 under the chairmanship of Dr. Rasik Ravindra, a veteran polar scientist and former Director, NCPOR. The meeting reviewed the institute’s scientific progress in the polar and ocean realms. The critical assessment, insightful recommendations, and guidance provided by the RAC members continue to play a pivotal role in strengthening NCPOR’s scientific endeavours. Three international experts - Dr. Petra Heil (British Antarctic Survey), Dr. Kenny Matsuoka (Norwegian Polar Institute) and Dr. Frank  Lamy (Alfred Wegener Institute) provided an international perspectives to NCPOR's vision.Sincere thanks to Rasik Ravindra, Prof. N. C. Pant; Prof. M. Radhakrishna, IIT Bombay; Prof. D. Pallam Raju (PRL-Physical Research Laboratory; Dr. Swapna Panickal (Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology - IITM, Pune); Prof. A. A. Mohamed Hatha (Retd)-CUSAT; Dr. V. V. S. S. Sarma (CSIR-NIO RC-Vizag);  Dr. Petra Heil (BAS, UK); Dr. Kenichi Matsuoka (NPI, Norway); Dr. Frank Lamy (AWI, Germany); and Dr. Aparna Shukla, MoES, for their valuable contributions.Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:26:46 +0530NCPOR 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.Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:13:14 +0530A high-level meeting was held between the Russian delegation, led by H.E. Mr. Nikolay Patrushev, Aide to the President of Russia and Chairman of the Maritime Board of the Russian Federation, and researchers at NCPOR, led by the Director. Senior representatives from the Government of India, including officials from the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) and the Indian Navy (IN), also attended the discussions. The meeting focused on potential areas of collaboration in polar and ocean research, scientific cooperation, and technological development.Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:08:51 +0530NCPOR hosted H.E. Ms. May-Elin Stener, Ambassador of Norway to India, Prof . Camilla Brekke, Director, Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) along with a distinguished delegation from the Norwegian Polar Institute on 26 November 2025. Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, welcomed the delegation and led comprehensive discussions focused on productive scientific exchanges on Arctic and Antarctic research. The visit focused on advancing the India–Norway MoU on Polar Research, with both sides reviewing progress and outlining the next steps for enhanced collaboration, joint studies, and data-sharing.The visit featured key presentations on Arctic and Antarctic climate research, highlighting strong Indo–Norwegian scientific synergy. The delegation toured NCPOR’s facilities and engaged with researchers, reaffirming a shared commitment to deeper collaboration. The visit marks a significant step in advancing joint India–Norway polar research.Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:06:52 +0530NCPOR marked a strong presence at the Science and Geopolitics of Arctic–Antarctic (SaGAA VIII) Leadership Conference held at the India International Centre (IIC), New Delhi. Led by Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, our team of scientists actively participated in the high-level discussions on polar science, climate dynamics, and international cooperation. Dr. Thamban Meloth contributed as a panelist and subject expert in the session “Science Without Borders | Global Models That Still Work,” where he highlighted: India’s expanding role in the Arctic, Antarctic, and Himalayan research How collaborative operations and scientific partnerships are evolving across polar regions The importance of sustained international cooperation for understanding global climate change NCPOR’s participation reinforces India’s growing leadership in polar science, climate research, and global diplomacy.Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:04:51 +0530NCPOR Unites for a Cleaner Future : Run for Glaciers, Oceans & Sustainability NCPOR marked the International Year of Glacier Preservation and the UN Decade of Ocean Science with a spirited Run for Glaciers & Oceans today! The NCPOR family came together with great enthusiasm, celebrating Glaciers and Ocean Decade while stepping toward a cleaner, sustainable future. A big thank you to everyone who ran, cheered, and made the event truly memorable!Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:01:50 +0530Dr. Rahul Mohan, Scientist G & Group Director (Polar Sciences), NCPOR, joined the panel on “Blue Economy and India” at the Sustainability Summit–Mission LiFE Conclave hosted by Indian Institute of Technology  Goa on 13.11.2025. He highlighted the critical role of resilient oceans and sustainable practices in shaping India’s future. The event brought together industry leaders, academia, researchers, policymakers, media, and NGOs for an enriching dialogue.Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:50:37 +0530The India International Science Festival (IISF–2025) Curtain Raiser was hosted at the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa, marking the beginning of an inspiring journey towards “Vigyan Se Samruddhi: For Aatmanirbhar Bharat.” The event reflected India’s continued commitment to harnessing science, research, and innovation for national progress and self-reliance.  The gathering was welcomed by Dr. Rahul Mohan, NCPOR, followed by insightful addresses from Prof. I.K. Pai (Vijnana Bharati, Goa) and Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, who outlined the goals and vision of IISF 2025. The event was coordinated by Dr. Avinash Kumar, NCPOR. IISF 2025 will take place from 6–9 December 2025 in Chandigarh, showcasing India’s scientific excellence, innovation, and inclusive growth.A special talk titled “Understanding the Frozen Frontiers: Why the Coldest Places Matter the Most” was delivered by Dr. Rahul Mohan from NCPOR. The session offered insightful perspectives on how polar regions hold vital clues to Earth’s climate system and concluded with an engaging discussion with the participants.At the IISF Curtain Raiser held at NCPOR, the audience enjoyed a special screening of the film “Climate Challenge”, followed by an immersive Science On a Sphere (SoS) session that brought science to life through stunning, interactive visuals of our planet. Scientists from NCPOR also engaged with school students, fostering curiosity and dialogue on climate and polar science.Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:48:50 +0530Dr. Ronald Hackney, Director of the Australian and New Zealand International Scientific Drilling Consortium (ANZIC), visited NCPOR on 10 November 2025 and delivered an insightful talk titled “Opportunities for International Scientific Drilling in and around Antarctica with a View to IPY 2032–33.” His talk highlighted nearly six decades of international scientific drilling that have deepened understanding of climate change, natural hazards, and ecosystems. Dr. Hackney also discussed ongoing collaborations under ICDP and IODP, and emerging opportunities for Antarctic drilling using advanced seabed technologies and research vessels for the upcoming International Polar Year 2032–33.Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:42:08 +0530NCPOR deeply mourn the passing of Dr. Sisinthy Shivaji(1950-2025), one of India’s pioneering microbiologists who made outstanding contributions to the study of cold-loving microbes across the Antarctic, Arctic, and Himalayas. A member of India’s 4th Scientific Expedition to Antarctica,Dr. Shivaji was instrumental in documenting many previously unknown bacterial species from the polar regions.Dr. Shivaji’s legacy continues to inspire generations of polar and microbial scientists.May his soul rest in eternal peace.Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:40:56 +0530The third batch of 17 members of 45th ISEA, along with invited experts Shri K. Jeeva (Retd. Scientist, IIG Mumbai) and Dr. Vikas Dogra (RGSSH, New Delhi), was welcomed by the Director (I/C). The experts delivered essential briefings on field operations, survival protocols, and medical management in Antarctica.Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:39:01 +0530NCPOR made a strong scientific presence at the Fourth Triennial Congress of the Federation of Indian Geosciences Association (FIGA 2025) held at INCOIS, Hyderabad, from 6–8 November 2025. Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, delivered the Keynote Talk on “Himalayan Cryosphere and Rising Hazards in a Changing Climate” during the Climate Change session chaired by Dr. Suryachandra A. Rao (Director, IITM) and convened by Dr. C. Gnanaseelan (OSI) and Dr. Rahul Mohan (Scientist G and Group Director, Polar Sciences, NCPOR). The session also featured four research presentations by NCPOR scientists, highlighting diverse aspects of cryospheric changes, polar–tropical climate linkages, and ocean–atmosphere interactions, reaffirming NCPOR’s pivotal role in advancing understanding of the Earth’s interconnected climate systems — from the Himalayas to the Poles.Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:37:14 +0530A team of NCPOR Scientists participated in the Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC 2025) held at New Delhi from 3rd to 5th November 2025. The Conclave aimed at fostering collaboration and dialogue between government agencies, innovators and global visionaries. The NCPOR team participated in the thematic session on India’s Blue Economy, emphasizing the vital role of oceans in advancing India’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:35:12 +0530The first team of the 45th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (45th ISEA) departed Mumbai on 31 October, landed at Novo Airstrip, and reached Maitri Station on 4 November 2025.Their arrival marks the start of India’s 2025–26 Antarctic research season, continuing the nation’s long-standing commitment to polar science and environmental stewardship.Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:33:17 +0530Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), has been honoured with the CUSAT Distinguished Alumni Award 2025 for Academic and Research Excellence. The award was presented by Shri P. Rajeeve, Hon. Minister for Industries and Law, Government of Kerala, on 4 November 2025 at CUSAT, Kochi.Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:31:04 +0530The Information Technology section at NCPOR conducted a one-day hands-on training on SigmaPlot 16 on 28 Oct 2025. Over 25 scientists and students participated in the session facilitated by a technical expert from M/s Grafiti. The training enhanced skills in scientific computing, data visualization, statistical analysis, automation, etc, thus strengthening analytical capabilities across research teams.Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:28:41 +0530Marking the beginning of Vigilance Awareness Week (27 Oct–2 Nov 2025), NCPOR officials & staff took the Integrity Pledge administered by Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR & Ms. Yatinder Prasad, AS & FA, Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of India. The year’s theme — “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility” — highlights collective commitment to transparency.Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:26:24 +0530The list of Students for the Winter Session is given in pdf document. The selected students are kindly requested to confirm their willingness and joining date at NCPOR by emailing learningcs@ncpor.res.in and sushma@ncpor.res.in, as well as their respective NCPOR Guides, by 30th November 2025, before 5:00 PM. Failure to do so will result in the selection being treated as cancelled. The student must be in contact with their respective guide to proceed with the next steps in the internship process. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAMon, 17 Nov 2025 12:05:11 +0530The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), an autonomous R&D Institution under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, is the designated nodal agency for the planning, coordination, and implementation of India’s scientific research endeavours in the Arctic. On behalf of the MoES, NCPOR invites research proposals from Indian nationals working in Indian research institutes or academic organisations having a sustained interest in pursuing frontline research from April 2026 to March 2027 in the Arctic region. This call includes fully funded field access (comprising travel, boarding/lodging, and DA as per the Government of India norms) to the high Arctic international research base Himadri located at Ny- Ålesund, Svalbard (for more details, please visit below given links).Advertisement: Call for Proposal for Indian Arctic Expedition (2026-2027) - Click Here The Annexures to the Advertisement - Click HereThe Application Portal Link - Click HereWed, 12 Nov 2025 10:13:52 +0530 ESTIC 2025 is India's flagship annual event organized by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) in collaboration with Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) along with other S&T ministries and institutions under the guidance of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India. It serves as a premier platform for science, technology, and innovation (STI), fostering collaborations among ministries, innovators, global experts, and stakeholders to advance the vision of "Viksit Bharat 2047." The conclave emphasizes disruptive innovations, deep-tech breakthroughs, and sustainable development through plenary talks, thematic sessions, exhibitions, and networking. Registrations are closed, with participation from Nobel Laureates, CEOs of deep-tech startups, women entrepreneurs, young scientists, industry leaders, policymakers, and media. Dates: November 3-5, 2025. Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi Program Highlights The three-day program includes: Day 1 (Nov 3): Registration (7:00-8:45 AM), Inaugural by Hon’ble Prime Minister (10:00-11:45 AM) with a Round Table, Exhibition Inauguration, and Address; Panel on R&D Ecosystem (12:15-1:30 PM); Plenary Talks by Prof. Andre Geim (3:00-4:00 PM), Prof. Manjul Bhargava (4:00-5:00 PM), and Dr. Jean-Yves Le Gall (5:30-6:30 PM); Breaks, Posters, Exhibition, Networking, and Dinner. Day 2 (Nov 4) and Day 3 (Nov 5): Feature additional plenary sessions, thematic technical discussions, panel debates, startup pitches, and closing ceremonies (detailed schedules available on the program page). Key components include 11 thematic sessions with invited talks and panels, 75 exhibition stalls by deep-tech startups and sponsors, and poster presentations showcasing innovations. The overarching theme is “Viksit Bharat 2047 – Pioneering Sustainable Innovation, Technological Advancement and Empowerment.” It covers 11 key areas: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, Bio-Manufacturing, Digital Communications, Electronics & Semiconductor Manufacturing, Emerging Agriculture Technologies, Energy, Environment & Climate, Health & Medical Technologies, Quantum Science & Technology, Space Technologies, and Blue Economy. Theme Blue Economy: As a core theme anchored by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), it focuses on science-led growth for a resilient, inclusive ocean future. Priorities include mission-mode deep-ocean exploration (e.g., Deep Ocean Mission), Marine Spatial Planning pilots, data portals like SAHAV, OTEC-linked desalination in Lakshadweep, and biodiversity-positive aquaculture. Outcome notes at ESTIC will specify actionable steps, timelines, and standards for scaling technologies, aligning with Viksit Bharat's sustainable innovation pillars. This theme emphasizes employment (over 4 million ocean-dependent livelihoods), inclusion (women in coastal workforce), and global leadership via UNESCO training programs.   Objectives and Key Participants Objectives include brainstorming critical STI areas, engaging future leaders, fostering academia-industry-government collaborations, and celebrating contributions toward global S&T positioning. ESTIC video : Click HereBlue Economy Video for ESTIC : Click HereTue, 28 Oct 2025 12:27:30 +0530NCPOR is delighted to share that Dr. Waliur Rahaman, Scientist F, NCPOR-Goa, has been honoured with the prestigious Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar – Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (VY-SSB) Award 2025 in Earth Sciences.This national recognition celebrates his outstanding contributions to Polar and Ocean Sciences and serves as an inspiration for young researchers to pursue excellence in scientific innovation and discovery.Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:26:27 +0530Dr. Manish Tiwari, Group Director (Arctic Operations) and Scientist-F at NCPOR, participated in the Arctic Circle Assembly 2025, a leading global forum for dialogue and collaboration on Arctic affairs held in Reykjavik, Iceland. He participated in the session “The Role and Importance of the Global South in the Arctic,” where he presented scientific evidence illustrating the climatic interconnections between the Arctic and the Global South, and highlighted India’s significant contributions toward understanding this vital teleconnection. The session was moderated by India’s Polar Coordinator Rear Admiral TVN Prasanna, and personnel from the Ministry of Ayush also participated in the session. H.E. R. Ravindra, Ambassador of India to Iceland, joined the discussion, highlighting India’s growing engagement in global polar dialogues.Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:25:09 +0530Under Special Campaign5.0 (Week 2), a team of 20 volunteers from NCPOR conducted a cleanliness drive along a 2-km stretch of Baina Beach, Vasco-da-Gama. About 10 jute bags of plastic waste, nylon ropes, footwear & cutlery were collected—promoting Swachh Bharat along Goa’s coast.Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:22:04 +0530Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR was invited to the Antarctic Season Opening and Antarctic Session of New Zealand Aerospace Summit during 7-12 October 2025 at Christchurch, an important gateway to Antarctica. During this visit he was hosted by high officials related to the New Zealand Antarctic Gateway ecosystem and discussed potential collaborations with University of Canterbury and Antarctica New Zealand.Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:14:46 +0530Dr. Rahul Mohan, Group Director (Polar Sciences) and Scientist-G at NCPOR, delivered a talk titled “Ethics in Research” as part of the Vigilance Awareness Campaign 2025 for the NCPOR employees. This lecture aimed to create awareness among researchers about ethical standards, responsible conduct of research, and the shared responsibility of fostering a culture of vigilance and honesty at NCPOR.Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:50:37 +0530National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) serve as the nodal agency for implementing the national program on “Geoscientific Studies of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of India”, in collaboration with partner institutions. Through several scientific expeditions, the programme has generated extensive marine geoscientific data, including the systematic collection and archiving of sediment samples from deep-water regions (>500 m water depth) of the Indian EEZ.To further promote collaborative research and enhance the scientific value of these archived resources, NCPOR is launching a national call for research proposals from universities and research institutions. This initiative aims to foster innovative research, expand collaborative networks, and define future research directions using the EEZ sediment core samples.The last date for submitting the proposal has been extended to 25 November 2025For more details : CLICK HEREFri, 07 Nov 2025 10:31:24 +0530Hindi fortnight was organized at the  National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research from 14 to 30 September 2025. During this term, various competitions were organized for scientists, officers and employees of all levels — short writing, Hindi scientific posters, comment writing, Hindi essay writing, speeches, translation and quiz competitions were enthusiastically participated by over 200 participants.Closing ceremony of Hindi fortnight completed on 30 September 2025. On this occasion Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director of NCPOR and Group Director Dr. Rahul Mohan honoured the winners of various competitions by awarding prizes and certificates.Hindi fortnight 2025 strengthened the promotion, propaganda and experiment of the state language Hindi in the institution.Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:45:42 +0530The Hindi Half-Yearly Meeting and Award Ceremony of the Town Official Language Implementation Committee (South Goa) was held at the Mormugao Port Authority, Goa. In this joint ceremony, the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa, was honoured with the First Prize in the category of Central Government Offices for its outstanding implementation of Official Language Hindi during the year 2024–25. On this occasion, Dr. Ravi Mishra (Scientist ‘E’ & Hindi Officer) and Mr. Saurabh Bhatt (Junior Translation Officer) represented the institute.This honour symbolizes the institute’s continued commitment to the promotion, propagation, and effective implementation of the Official Language Hindi.Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:35:30 +0530NCPOR conducted a 3-day training on Polar Biology (24–26 Sept 2025) for UG & PG students of Union Christian College Aluva, Kerala. Students explored state-of-the-art labs & attended expert lectures on polar microbiology, Arctic research & paleoclimatology—gaining hands-on exposure to frontier polar science.Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:24:43 +0530NCPOR launched its first direct Air Cargo Mission to Antarctica from Manohar International Airport, Mopa (GOX), Goa. DROMLAN operated IL-76, via Cape Town, carries 18 tons of gear, medicines & provisions for Bharati & Maitri —boosting India’s polar research. Mission seamlessly facilitated by GMR Aero Cargo & Logistics with support from Alpha Crux & Ultima Antarctic Logistics, South Africa.Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:16:26 +0530Dr. Sarat C Tripathy, Sc- F, NCPOR and Vice Chair & ExCom member of  Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS), participated in the SOOS SSC Annual Meeting 2025 in Copenhagen. The meeting focused on developing the new SOOS ‘Science and Implementation Plan (2026–2030)’ and deliberated on international coordination for upcoming global initiatives, including the UN Decade of Ocean Science, the UN Decade of Cryospheric Sciences, Antarctica InSync, & the Fifth International Polar Year (IPY-5). Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:14:09 +0530NCPOR fondly bids farewell to Dr Shailesh Pednekar, Scientist-E, as he superannuates after over two decades of dedicated service. With a Ph.D. in Information Science from Chiba University, Japan, and strong foundations in Marine Sciences, Physics, and Mathematics, Dr. Pednekar blended academic brilliance with exceptional field expertise.Since joining NCPOR in 2004 as a Research Associate, his journey from Scientist-B to Scientist-E stands as a testament to his perseverance, leadership, and remarkable contributions to advancing India’s polar and ocean research.NCPOR thanks him for his invaluable role in shaping NCPOR’s scientific programmes and wishes him the very best for this new chapter of life. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of researchers.Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:12:57 +0530NCPOR has organized Blood Donation Camp and Health Checkup Camp ofor NCPOR Staff @ NCPOR Campus "A Simple Check. A Selfless Gift". The camp was organized in collaboration with Blood Bank -Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Urban Health Center, Vasco and Rotary Club Vasco. Over all 50 Nos have donated blood and 152 Nos turnout for the health checkup.Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:11:43 +0530The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) has signed an MoU with Dhempe College of Arts & Science (Dhempe College) to work together in research, training, internships, and academic programmes. This will help create more opportunities for students and build skills in Polar Science and Ocean Science.The MoU was signed by Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, and Dr. P. S. Ramu Murthy, Principal, Dhempe College. This step will bring students closer to ongoing research and open doors to practical learning experiences.Through this partnership, NCPOR also aims to support young talent and education, contributing to India’s progress and development.Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:09:55 +0530The AFoPS Annual General Meeting 2025 (19th - 20th September 2025) commenced in Goa, India. Organised by the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India. The meeting was formally opened with welcome remarks by Dr. Thamban Meloth, Chair AFoPS & Director NCPOR. Over the next two days , the forum will bring together Asian nations to advance polar research, enhance collaboration, and promote shared scientific progress.Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:30:56 +0530India took a step forward towards the decarbonization of its Antarctic stations. An MoU is signed by Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR and Shri Vipul Kumar  Maheshwari, Executive Director, R&D, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) at the HP Green R&D Centre, Bangalore, for the development and usage of sustainable fuel.Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:09:57 +0530NCPOR hosted Prof. Andre Droxler, Emeritus Professor at Rice University and an eminent marine geologist and oceanographer, on 23 September 2025. He delivered an insightful talk on “The Origin of Modern Atolls: Challenging Darwin’s Deeply Ingrained Theory”. Prof. Droxler shared his expertise on coral reef and carbonate platform morphology, glacial–interglacial sedimentation processes, and the impacts of climate and sea-level changes.Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:08:17 +0530NCPOR had the privilege of hosting Dr. Satish Shetye, Former Vice Chancellor of Goa University, Former Director of the National Institute of Oceanography, and a globally renowned physical oceanographer. Dr. Shetye engaged with our early-career oceanographers, sharing his vast knowledge and experiences, and inspiring the next generation of ocean scientists. His visit was truly enriching for the NCPOR community.Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:06:47 +0530Recognising the bright young talent at NCPS 2025, the conference dedicated space for emerging polar scientists to present their research through posters and oral presentations over three days. To honour their outstanding work, 8 best oral and 9 best poster awards were conferred, celebrating excellence, fostering innovation, and inspiring future research in polar science Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:05:29 +0530At NCPS 2025, Guest of Honour, Dr. Sunil Singh, Director, CSIR-NIO, underscored how the poles and tropics are intricately linked, urging deeper exploration of polar sciences to tackle climate change.  While Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General-Meteorology, India Meteorological Department, reflected on IMD’s integral role in India’s Antarctic journey and its advances in delivering specialized polar weather services.Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:03:15 +0530The Chief Guest Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, MoES, applauded NCPOR for spearheading NCPS and emphasized the need to strengthen India’s polar science, infrastructure, and manpower in line with  Viksit Bharat 2047.  He also called for greater international collaboration, reinforcing India’s growing presence on global polar platforms.Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:00:31 +0530Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), delivered a plenary talk on “Antarctic Science in a Changing World.” He highlighted SCAR’s role in addressing the issue of climate change, noting global temps at +1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and Antarctica warming up to 5x faster, posing lasting global risks. During his address, he also emphasized the importance and need to communicate science to the policy makers.Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:59:07 +0530NCPOR celebrated the Ozone Day 2025 with the young polar scientists and experts across India at NCPS 2025. On this occasion, Prof. Jayanarayanan Kuttippurath, Associate Professor, IIT Kharagpur presented an invited talk on 'The Current Status of Polar Ozone: Science to Global Actions’, linking ozone recovery, climate interactions, and international efforts toward environmental sustainability.Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:15:14 +0530The National Conference on Polar Sciences (NCPS 2025) opened today (Day 2) with a ceremonial lamp lighting.  Graced by Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, MoES, as Chief Guest ,the inaugural also featured eminent dignitaries  that included Prof. Gary Wilson, President, SCAR; Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra Director General-Meteorology, IMD; Prof. Sunil Kumar Singh, Director, CSIR-NIO;Dr. Vandana Chaudhary, Scientist G, MoES,   Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director NCPOR, and Dr. Rahul Mohan, Chairman NCPS 2025. The conference sets the stage for India’s leading scientists, academicians, and polar researchers to share knowledge and advance polar science.Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:13:22 +0530At YPSM, more than 160 young researchers presented posters across 8 themes, showcasing the diversity of India’s polar and ocean research. The event fostered vibrant exchanges of ideas with leading experts at NCPS 2025.Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:11:15 +0530At the Young Polar Scientists Meet (YPSM), an engaging panel on “Early-Career Possibilities & Concerns in Polar and Ocean Research” sparked lively and thought-provoking discussions. The session brought together distinguished experts from research and academia, offering valuable perspectives on both the opportunities and challenges facing the next generation of polar and ocean scientists.The panel featured Prof. Gary Wilson, President, Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR); Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director,NCPOR; Prof. N.C. Pant, Visiting Honorary Scientist, NCPOR; Prof. Arun Deo Singh, Senior Professor, BHU; Prof. Anu Gopinath, Kufos Kochi; and Dr. Amita Prabhu, Scientist F, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology - IITM, Puneune. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Manish Tiwari, Scientist F, NCPOR.Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:09:15 +0530Dr. Avinash Kumar, Convenor NCPS -2025, set the tone for YPSM with a warm welcome, followed by an inspiring address from Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, who underscored the uniqueness of NCPS being the only dedicated polar science conference in India.  This vibrant forum gives young researchers the stage to share fresh ideas, connect with experts, and shape the future of polar science.Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:06:47 +0530At the Young Polar Scientist Meet (YPSM) of NCPS 2025, Dr. Amita Prabhu, Scientist-F, iitm pune, delivered the keynote lecture “Assessing the Role of Polar climate and its implications: Current Knowledge and Future Directions”.  She emphasised how changes in the polar regions significantly influence the Indian tropical monsoon patterns, underscoring their global and regional importance.Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:05:15 +0530Celebrating India’s 79th Independence Day, NCPOR organised a vibrant cultural programme presented by the children of staff members. The event also honoured the outstanding academic achievements of their children, reflecting the institute’s commitment to both scientific excellence and nurturing young talent.Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:49:13 +0530Marking 79 years of India’s Independence, the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) paid tribute to the nation’s remarkable journey and enduring spirit of exploration. Director Dr. Thamban Meloth hoisted the national flag and, in his address, commended the significant infrastructural advancements at the institute. He also acknowledged the exemplary dedication of NCPOR’s scientists, engineers, and support staff in advancing polar and ocean science research, contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat.Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:47:33 +0530NCPOR welcomed BITS Pilani Goa campus Director Prof. Suman Kundu and faculty team on 13.08.2025. Director Dr. Thamban Meloth and senior scientists, NCPOR explored potential avenues for collaboration in research and technology in polar and ocean realm.Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:43:13 +0530NCPOR hosted Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (Retd.), National Maritime Security Coordinator on 29th July. Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director NCPOR shared an institutional overview, while Dr. Sunil V briefed on Deep Ocean Mission. Director & Group Directors discussed NCPOR’s research activities and areas of relevance to national maritime security, followed by immersive Science On Sphere & Virtual Reality experiences.Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:41:34 +0530NCPOR is all set to celebrate India’s 79th Independence Day, with the institute illuminated in the vibrant hues of the tricolour. This tribute honours the enduring legacy of our freedom fighters and the dedication of our armed forces, whose courage and sacrifice continue to safeguard the nation’s sovereignty and inspire the future generations.Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:44:56 +0530Ambassador R. Ravindra, India in Iceland (Embassy of India, Reykjavik), visited the scientific team aboard RV Skagerak on 21.07.2025, interacting with the researchers and later flagging off the expedition from Reykjavik Port, Iceland.NCPOR, Goa extends gratitude to the Indian Mission in Iceland for their valuable support.Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:04:28 +0530The Director, NCPOR  Dr. Thamban Meloth flagged off the Indian expedition to the Greenland Sea and Denmark Strait on 17 July 2025. A 9-member team will undertake a 15-day ocean-atmosphere observations cruise aboard RV Skagerak, operated by the University of Gothenburg,Sweden.This mission is supported by ISRO - Indian Space Research Organisation's Space Application Centre, Ahmedabad and National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting, Noida through satellite data and ocean forecasts. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:00:54 +0530As part of Swachhta Pakhwada (Days 6–11), a series of meaningful and engaging activities were organized to promote sustainability and hygiene:Day 6: A quiz competition focused on waste management and sustainable practices witnessed enthusiastic participation from 41 staff members. Day 7: Shri Prasad N. Nayak, IT Consultant at Mormugao Port Authority, delivered an enlightening talk on E-waste management, emphasizing the need for responsible electronic waste disposal.Day 8: An elocution competition on minimizing plastic use in daily life sparked innovative ideas and practical solutions among the participants.Day 9: A Swachhata Kit was donated to New Dawn Ashadeep Special School as part of an outreach initiative by the Swachh Bharat Activities Committee.Day 10: Dr. Shobha Parsekar, Assistant Professor, in Dept of Microbiology, Goa Medical College & Hospital, delivered an informative session on personal hygiene, focusing on preventive care and healthy habits.Valedictory: Swachhta Pakhwada concluded with prize distribution to the winners of the competitions, awareness drives, reaffirming the commitment to a cleaner, healthier workplace.Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:59:09 +0530NCPOR is observing Swachhta Pakhwada from 1st to 15th July 2025, with a series of awareness programmes and cleanliness activities aimed at promoting hygiene, sustainability, and environmental responsibility across the campus through active staff participation. Day 1 (01 July): The campaign began with a campus-wide Shraamdaan. Despite the rain, dedicated staff collected 12 bags of plastic waste, reflecting strong commitment to cleanliness and teamwork. Day 2 (02 July) : NCPOR conducted Swachhata ki Bhagidaari, a lab and office cleanup drive, where staff decluttered and organized workspaces, reinforcing responsibility for cleanliness. Day 3 (03 July) : ‘Wealth from Plastics’ Competition showcased 40+ innovative staff exhibits made from plastic waste, promoting upcycling and creative reuse for sustainability. Day 4 (04 July): Special cleanup drives were conducted at Indian research stations—Maitri, Bharati (Antarctica) & Himadri (Arctic)—highlighting NCPOR’s commitment to environmental stewardship in polar regions. Day 5 (07 July): NCPOR hosted Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivir to felicitate housekeeping & gardening staff for their vital role in campus upkeep. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:35:02 +0530NCPOR hosted Ms. Eva Y.H. Chang, Executive Officer, TECC, Taiwan in India on 04 July 2025. Dr. John Kurian, Scientist G and Director-In Charge presented NCPOR's key initiatives, followed by insightful discussions on potential polar research collaborations and a tour of NCPOR’s state-of-the-art ice core laboratory.Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:20:26 +0530On 25 June 2025, NCPOR welcomed trainee officers from the Long Hydrography Course of the National Institute of Hydrography, Goa.Dr-Avinash Kumar briefed the officers on India’s Polar Programs, emphasizing the critical role of the Arctic and Antarctic in understanding global climate change and teleconnections with the tropics.Dr. Koushick Sen presented achievements of NCPOR’s Hydrothermal Mineralisation Project, showcasing seabed resource studies as new geoscientific frontiers beneath the oceans. Dr. Bijesh C.M. outlined the EEZ Mapping Programme.Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:18:48 +0530The Indian delegation, led by Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director NCPOR, included Dr. Vijay Kumar and Dr. Vandana Chaudhary from MoES, and Dr. Rahul Mohan and Dr. Anoop Tiwari from NCPOR.India intervened and appreciated the efforts of The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research on IP23, its advice to ATCM parties, and the critical role of #Antarctica in the context of climate change.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:25:40 +0530As part of the International Yoga Day 2025 celebrations, the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) organised a special yoga session led by Dr. M. Saketh, Neuroscientist at the Centre for Consciousness Studies, Department of Neurophysiology, NIMHANS and Dr. Ravidas K Naik, NCPOR.The session explored the deep connection between the mind, body, and breath, blending traditional yoga practices with scientific insights. Over 200 participants took part in this enriching experience that emphasised the role of yoga in enhancing mental clarity, emotional well-being, and overall health.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:23:16 +0530As part of International Yoga Day 2025 celebrations, Dr. M. Saketh, Neuroscientist at the Centre for Consciousness Studies, NIMHANS, delivered a compelling talk today, titled “The Brain Journey Through Stillness: The Science of Meditation.” In his presentation, Dr. Saketh highlighted how just five minutes of daily meditation can enhance mental clarity and cognitive well-being.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:19:45 +0530As part of the International Day Of Yoga 2025 celebrations, NCPOR hosted a vibrant pre-Yoga session led by Dr. Rakshitha S. Nayak, Assistant Professor of Yoga, Goa College of Naturopathy & Yogic Science, Sankhali.A perfect start to embracing the international yoga day theme “One Earth, One Health” Fri, 27 Jun 2025 20:18:02 +0530Congratulations to Dr. S.C. Tripathy, Scientist-F, NCPOR, on being selected as one of the Vice Chairs of the Executive Committee (EXCOM) of Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS). Dr. Tripathy being a member of ExCOM will help lead and advance the global mission of the Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS). Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:25:39 +0530On World Oceans Day2025, Dr. Rahul Mohan-Scientist G & Group Director (Polar Sciences), delivered an invited talk at CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Goa titled "Where Oceans Meet: The Southern Ocean and Its Global Role." He highlighted the Southern Ocean’s pivotal influence on Earth’s climate and ocean health. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:24:13 +0530As part of World Environment Day 2025, NCPOR hosted exclusive sessions of the Science On a Sphere (SOS) show for around 200 staff, students, and visitors—offering a visually immersive journey through Earth’s dynamic systems. Using real-time global data projected on a 3D sphere, one of the featured segments of the SOS experience focused on marine microplastic pollution and its devastating impact on ocean life. Viewers explored how plastic travels through oceans, why it matters, and how collective action can make a difference.This innovative tool is not just science—it’s a call to protect our planet, rethink plastic use, and commit to informed, sustainable choices.Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:22:15 +0530A Tree for Tomorrow: NCPOR’s Green Tribute on World Environment Day 2025, To mark World Environment Day2025 under the theme Beat Plastic Pollution, NCPOR staff came together for a special tree plantation drive titled “एक पेड़ माँ के नाम” — a heartfelt initiative dedicated to nurturing both Mother Earth and the spirit of nurturing—a simple yet powerful act of green commitment.Led by Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, along with senior scientists and staff, over 90 saplings were planted across the campus. The trees included fruit-bearing, medicinal, and ornamental species—each one a living promise of a greener and healthier future. Let’s continue to grow green ideas and take action for the planet we all share.Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:20:29 +0530Ministry of Women & Child Development launched She-Box portal last year to implement the provisions of 'The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013' more effectively. This portal provides a single window access to every woman employee whether working in public, private, organized or unorganized sector to file complaint of sexual harassment at her work place and also track its status.Portal Link: https://shebox.wcd.gov.in/Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:09:08 +0530NCPOR hosted the Royal Norwegian Consulate General, Mumbai team on May 23. The team discussed about the ongoing joint projects & explore further ways to strengthen the Indo-Norwegian collaborations in polar and ocean realms.Dr. Rahul Mohan, Scientist-G and Group Director (GD)-Polar Sciences,  presented institute's overview while Dr. Manish Tiwari, GD- Arctic Operations gave insights on Indian Arctic endeavours. NCPOR scientists- Dr. Yogesh Ray discussed about Indian Antarctic Program & Dr. Sunil V. on deep ocean exploration.Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:42:49 +0530A special moment at NCPOR, Goa, as Hon’ble Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, Secretary MoES Dr. M. Ravichandran, Director Dr. Thamban Meloth, and NCPOR scientists and staff came together during the Minister’s visit on 22 May 2025. The visit marked the inauguration of Polar Bhavan, Sagar Bhavan, and the launch of Science On Sphere (SOS). This gathering reflects the shared commitment to advancing India’s leadership in polar and ocean sciences.Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:39:36 +0530Hon’ble Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh visited the Ice Core Lab at NCPOR, Goa, India’s only dedicated facility for ice core research. He observed the advanced infrastructure, including the -20°C storage chamber that preserves precious Antarctic ice cores. These ice samples, drilled during expeditions, hold clues to Earth’s climate over hundreds of thousands of years—helping scientists understand past climate patterns and better predict future changes.Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:37:49 +0530Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, inaugurated Science On a Sphere (SOS) – a dynamic Earth visualization system at NCPOR, Goa. As part of Phase-I of the Polar & Ocean Museum, SOS showcases dynamic stories of our planet’s climate, oceans, and polar regions — making science accessible, interactive, and inspiring for all.Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:36:15 +0530A landmark moment for NCPOR as Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, inaugurated Polar Bhavan and Sagar Bhavan — two state-of-the-art research and laboratory facilities that will strengthen India’s leadership in polar and ocean sciences. These new buildings reflect NCPOR’s continued commitment to scientific excellence.Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:34:41 +0530In his address, Dr. M Ravichandran, Secretary to the Government of India, MoES, emphasized the Ministry’s continued support to NCPOR and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to advancing India’s polar and ocean research. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:33:11 +0530Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, congratulated NCPOR on its significant contributions over the past 25 years and commended the institute for its role in advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat.Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:31:41 +0530Advanced Disdrometer installed at NCPOR, Boosting Monsoon Research, A cutting-edge instrument Disdrometer, inaugurated at the NCPOR, Goa, by Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR. Vasco’s first disdrometer aids weather prediction, hydrological models, and monsoon climate research.This installation exemplifies collaboration between Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology - IITM and NCPOR, thereby strengthening India’s infrastructure for high-resolution rainfall monitoring and research.Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:30:19 +0530NCPOR is honoured to welcome Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, to our Goa campus. Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, received the Minister in the presence of Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India.Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:27:27 +0530The National Conference on Polar Sciences (NCPS) attracts over 250 participants, including around 100 young researchers, and offers a unique opportunity for the Indian polar community to engage and interact. Following the successful editions in 2017, 2019, and 2023, NCPS-2025 aims to bring together eminent researchers working across the Arctic, Antarctic, Southern Ocean, and the Himalayas. The conference will serve as a common platform to foster interdisciplinary discussions on various scientific and operational challenges. It also provides Early Career Researchers with a valuable opportunity to share their ideas, research findings, and experiences.Download Brochure of NCPS - 2025Go to NCPS - 2025 WebsiteThu, 29 May 2025 16:32:09 +0530Recognising the Spirit of Indian Antarctic Endeavours, NCPOR organised Debriefing Function NCPOR organised a Debriefing Function on 28th April, 2025 to felicitate and acknowledge the contributions of all expedition members from the 41st, 42nd, and 43rd ISEA. The event was graced by the Chief Guest, Dr. Rasik Ravindra, Former Director of NCPOR, along with Prof. N. C. Pant (Retd.) from Delhi University, Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, #NCPOR, and Dr. Rahul Mohan, Group Director- Polar Sciences, NCPOR. During the function, over 200 members were honored for their significant roles and dedication in furthering India’s polar research initiatives.Tue, 13 May 2025 17:07:52 +0530At-sea training program for students from developing countries As part of India’s commitment to International Seabed Authority towards global capacity building in deep-sea exploration, five trainees from Algeria, Kenya, Nigeria & South Africa are aboard NCPOR’s ongoing expedition to the Central and Southwest Indian Ridges. They’re receiving hands-on training in various aspects of environmental baseline studies encompassing geology, oceanography & microbiology, complemented by lectures from the scientists on-boardTue, 13 May 2025 17:06:09 +0530Two nautical charts—“Approaches to India Bay (scale 1:200000)” & “Larsemann Hills” (on scale 1: 30000.) were handed over to Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR by NHO representative during the 45 ISEA workshop at NCPOR. Created from years of data collected by NHO hydrographic team during Antarctic expeditions, these charts will support ongoing Indian research in Antarctica.Tue, 13 May 2025 17:04:17 +0530Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director of the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), India, was an invited speaker at the Plenary Session on The New Emirates Polar Program—a landmark event organised by the Emirates Polar Program (EPP). In his address, Dr. Meloth highlighted the achievements of the Indian Polar Program and emphasized how collaborative efforts between MoES-NCPOR and EPP could be mutually beneficial. He noted that including non-polar countries in polar research initiatives is a welcome and timely step, creating new opportunities and global partnerships for addressing polar challenges.Tue, 13 May 2025 16:59:55 +0530At the Arctic Circle 2025 – India Forum, MoES-NCPOR organised a high-impact Plenary Session on "Arctic Impact on Asian Climate", highlighting how rapid changes in the Arctic are influencing Asian monsoons and regional climate systems, directly affecting the lives of billions across the continent. This session presented compelling scientific evidence of teleconnections between the Arctic and the tropics, underlining the urgent need for deeper research to strengthen weather prediction models and climate resilience. As session moderator, Dr. Manish Tiwari (NCPOR) provided a comprehensive overview of the Arctic–Indian Monsoon relationship, covering climate evolution over thousands to millions of years. Dr. Avinash Kumar (NCPOR), as an invited speaker, emphasized how Arctic– Indian monsoon teleconnections could significantly enhance monsoon forecasting models, critical for agriculture, water resources, and disaster preparedness in Asia.Tue, 13 May 2025 16:56:10 +0530 National Conference on Polar Sciences (NCPS-2025) have been officially released today by Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Earth Sciences, in the presence of the Director, NCPOR, and members of the NCPS Organising and Scientific Committees, both in person and virtually at NCPOR. NCPS-2025 builds on the success of past editions (2017, 2019, 2023) and aims to bring together young researchers, academicians, scientists, and experts working across the Arctic, Antarctic, Southern Ocean, and Himalayan cryosphere. With plenary and keynote talks, thematic sessions, and the Young Polar Scientist Meet (YPSM), NCPS-2025 will serve as a dynamic platform for interdisciplinary collaboration, scientific exchange, and innovation. Tue, 13 May 2025 16:54:46 +0530A high-level delegation from the Emirates Polar Program (EPP), UAE-Mr. Wassim Said (Advisor, International Affairs), Ms. Loulia Mohamad AlKhatib (Researcher, International Affairs), Prof. Samuel Mao, and Dr. Aisha Al Suwaidi (Khalifa University, Polar Research Centre)-visited the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa. They were welcomed by Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, who highlighted India’s major polar and ocean programs and NCPOR’s leadership in their execution. Dr. Rahul Mohan (Group Director, Polar Sciences) presented the Indian Antarctic Program’s scientific themes and initiatives, Dr. Shailendra Saini (Antarctic Operations) discussed logistics and infrastructure, and Dr. Manish Tiwari (Arctic Operations) outlined the Indian Arctic Program. Mr. Wassim Said emphasized the importance of collaboration, proposing joint use of the UAE’s deep-sea research vessel, research in Greenland, and support for Maitri II as a sub-station-level observatory. Dr. Aisha Al Suwaidi shared the EPP’s vision, mission, and new research initiatives. Both teams explored areas of cooperation, including academic exchanges, capacity building, and joint expeditions. The visit included a tour of NCPOR’s labs and an immersive virtual Antarctica experience.Tue, 13 May 2025 16:52:43 +0530 List of Shortlisted candidates for the Medical Doctor Interview. Click Here Date of Interview: 16-May-2025Tue, 06 May 2025 14:32:02 +0530On May 2, as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, staff from the MoES-National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), took part in a beach cleanup drive at Baina Beach to promote awareness about coastal cleanliness. Committed to environmental conservation, the team removed 15 large jute bags filled with assorted litter, including plastic waste, discarded fishing ropes, worn-out footwear, and empty gutka sachets from the shoreline.Fri, 02 May 2025 16:06:56 +0530The First Circular of INQUA 2027CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOADTue, 29 Apr 2025 16:21:00 +0530The NCPOR’s 25th Foundation Day celebrations, also  hosted a panel discussion on “The Future of Polar Regions in a Changing Climate and Geopolitical Landscape. Panelists included Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Dr. Arvind Gupta, Dr. M. Ravichandran, RAdm T.V.N. Prasanna, Dr. Kenny Matsuoka, and Dr. Rasik Ravindra. Moderated by Dr. S. Rajan, the session offered critical insights into the scientific, strategic, and geopolitical dimensions of the polar regions.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:59:59 +0530"On the occasion of NCPOR’s 25th Foundation Day, India Post released a Special Cover and Special Cancellations in the presence of Shri R.K. Jayabhaye, Postmaster General, and Shri R. P. Patil, Director, Postal Services, Goa Region and a  book titled ‘A Breath of Frost’ by Dr. Sulagna Chattopadhyay was also released."Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:57:45 +0530Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, shared his insights on ‘Polar Vision for India’s Future’ during the 25th Foundation Day celebrations at NCPOR.In his address, Dr. Ravichandran emphasised the critical role of polar research in shaping India’s long-term scientific goals. He encouraged NCPOR scientists—especially the younger generation—to develop a visionary policy framework that aligns with the aspirations of Viksit Bharat 2047.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:56:05 +0530A forum discussion titled “Down the Memory Lane” was held as part of NCPOR’s Silver Jubilee celebrations. The session evoking nostalgia, brought together key contributors to the institute's foundation, including Dr. P. C. Pandey, Dr. Arabinda Mitra, Dr. S. Rajan, Dr. M. Sudhakar, Dr. Neloy Khare, and Shri N. S. Dalvi. Moderated by Dr. Rasik Ravindra, the panel reflected on the institute’s early years and shared insightful stories, shedding light on the vision and efforts that have guided NCPOR’s 25-year journey in polar and ocean research. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:54:33 +0530On Day 2, a panel discussion titled “NCPOR – Opportunities and Challenges” was held, featuring a distinguished panel of speakers: Dr. P. C. Pandey (Founder Director), former Directors Dr. Rasik Ravindra and Dr. S. Rajan, and Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director of NCPOR. The session was moderated by Dr. Manish Tiwari, Scientist at NCPOR. The discussion offered valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges within polar and ocean research, covering essential topics such as climate change, technological advancements, data generation and sharing, and the future of exploration and innovation in the field.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:53:24 +0530As part of NCPOR’s Silver Jubilee celebrations, the exhibition "Science in Extreme" attracted a large number of students from across Goa. Featuring interactive displays, informative posters, and hands-on experiments, the exhibition highlighted NCPOR’s contributions to polar and ocean research, offering students a unique insight into science in extreme environments and inspiring interest in the Earth sciences.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:52:04 +0530During the 25th Foundation Day celebrations, Dr.Thamban Meloth, Director NCPOR, spoke about the Centre’s remarkable 25-year journey, highlighting its pivotal contributions to the advancement of polar and ocean research in India."Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:50:28 +0530As part of NCPOR’s Silver Jubilee celebration, a panel discussion on "Poles and Oceans in Shaping Viksit Bharat" brought together eminent experts— Dr. Harsh K Gupta, Former Secretary, Department of Ocean Development (DOD), Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Director NIAS Bengaluru & Former Secretary, MoES, Dr. M. Rajeevan, VC, Atria University & Former Secretary, MoES, Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh, Director, NIO, Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR. Moderated by Dr. Rahul Mohan, the discussion explored the crucial role of polar and ocean sciences in driving India's progress towards a sustainable and developed future.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:49:20 +0530Ms. Kaamya Karthikeyan, the youngest female to successfully complete the Seven Summits challenge in 2024, delivered an inspiring talk titled "Seven Continents, Seven Summits" at NCPOR’s Silver Jubilee celebration. Her remarkable journey of perseverance and determination captivated the audience, serving as a source of inspiration for future generations. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:47:41 +0530During the event, a virtual walkthrough video of India's First Polar and Ocean Museum was unveiled, offering an immersive glimpse into the nation’s pioneering efforts in polar and ocean research. Additionally, India–Antarctic Journeys, a philatelic catalogue curated by Mr. Rolando de Melo, was officially released, showcasing India's rich history and contributions to Antarctic exploration through rare and significant postal artifacts. Further enhancing the celebrations, an interactive exhibition titled Science in Extreme was inaugurated by Dr. Harsh K. Gupta. The exhibition highlights the challenges and advancements in scientific research conducted in extreme environments, providing visitors with a deeper understanding of India's role in polar and ocean sciences.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:43:24 +0530Recognizing excellence at NCPOR! As part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations, six employees were honored with the Outstanding Employee Awards, and two researchers were awarded the Outstanding Early Career Researchers Paper Award. Their dedication and contributions continue to drive NCPOR’s success.Congratulations to all awardees!  Outstanding Employee Awards: Dr. Dr-Avinash Kumar, Dr. Vikram Goel, Mr. B. L. Redkar, Ms. Viola Rodrigues, Ms. Sushma H. Chodankar, Mr. Nexsan Barreto Outstanding Early Career Researchers Paper Award: Mr. Sibin Simon & Ms. Juhi YadavWed, 09 Apr 2025 15:41:39 +0530The Silver Jubilee celebrations of NCPOR began  on 3rd april 2025 with great enthusiasm, honored by the presence of Padma Shri Dr. Harsh K Gupta, Former Secretary, Dept. of Ocean Development, and President of Geological Society of India as Chief Guest. The event brought together distinguished leaders, including former Secretaries, Directors of MoES institutions, and NCPOR staff. Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, extended a warm welcome to the distinguished dignitaries. The gathering was addressed by Dr. Harsh K. Gupta, followed by felicitation speeches from Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Director, NIAS and Former Secretary, MoES, and Dr. P.C. Pandey, Founding Director of NCPOR.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:38:49 +0530In the spirit of self-reliant India, NCPOR partnered with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) for fueling the Antarctic stations and resupply vessel. An agreement has been signed in presence of Director, NCPOR and General Manager (Aviation SBU) on 28 Mar 2025.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:36:32 +0530Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, chaired the Asian Forum on Polar Sciences (AFoPS) Special Meeting during the Arctic Science Summit Week 2025 on 22nd March 2025 at the University of Colorado, Boulder, USA. The AFoPS is a 20-year-old association of leading Asian polar countries (China, Japan, India, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand), with significant scientific activities in the Antarctic and Arctic. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation among member countries and engagement with other polar organizations. AFoPS is now a special invitee to the US Polar Research Board and the European Polar Board meetings. India currently holds the AFoPS chair.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:35:05 +0530Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, attended the Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2025 IASC (International Arctic Science Committee) Council meetings in Boulder, Colorado, USA, as India's national representative. The meetings provide a platform for international collaboration in Arctic research, focusing on key scientific and policy discussions.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:33:38 +0530The week-long International Women's Day 2025 celebrations at NCPOR concluded with a powerful session on Mental Health and Wellness by Dr. Rupa Jha, Consultant Psychiatrist at Daffodils Hospital, Goa. Her talk shed light on the importance of emotional well-being, self-care, and breaking mental health stigmas.The Valedictory Function included an inspiring address by Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, highlighting the importance of inclusivity, wellness, and empowerment, followed by closing remarks and prize distribution to honor the winners of various competitions.Happy Women's Day! May the spirit of strength, wellness, and innovation continue to inspire us all — today and every day!Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:27:13 +0530Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director NCPOR was the chief guest at the valedictory function of Vidnyan Dhara 2025, organized by the Directorate of Higher Education Goa on 7th March 2025. This two-month-long mega science lecture series celebrating science across the Goa state is a unique initiative of DHE for bringing excitement about science to schools and colleges across remote corners of the state.Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:25:22 +0530The vibrant Walkathon was flagged off by Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR — a powerful stride towards health, unity, and empowerment!  Dressed in pink, the amazing women of NCPOR walked with pride and purpose, embracing the true spirit of International Women's Day. Let’s continue marching forward — for health, safety, and change.Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:23:50 +0530Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director NCPOR, attended the 175th Foundation Day celebrations of the Geological Survey of India's Marine and Coastal Survey Division as the Chief Guest and delivered an insightful keynote talk.Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:21:15 +0530A week-long International Womens Day began at NCPOR with address by Group Director, Polar Sciences- Dr. Rahul Mohan highlighting the importance of physical and mental wellness at workplace and personal life. Chief Guest Dr. Priya Nair, Physical fitness expert inspired audience with her talk, "Stronger Her, Brighter Future," followed by an energizing aerobics session.The NCPOR staff also took Fit India Pledge.Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:20:01 +0530Celebrating Sir C.V. Raman's discovery of the Raman Effect, we embrace this year’s theme: "Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science and Innovation for Viksit Bharat." NCPOR had the privilege of hosting Dr. Stephen Chignell, Post Doctoral Research Associate at the University of Bristol, England, visited. He delivered an insightful talk on "A mixed-method approach to the history of science in the McMurdo Dry Valleys," exploring the evolution of Antarctic research in this unique, ice-free region of East Antarctica. He discussed the project’s mixed-methods approach, combining archival research, data analysis, and geographic studies.Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:17:07 +0530Dr. Mohammed Idris, Sr. Principal Scientist, CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, visited NCPOR and delivered a talk on “Understanding the Bio mechanism of Repair and Regrowth in alternate animal models”. He shared insights on molecular mechanisms, genetic factors & alternate animal models Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:50:10 +0530As a prelude to NCPOR's Silver Jubilee celebrations, Founding Director Dr. P.C. Pandey shared inspiring stories of NCPOR’s journey—from its origins as the Antarctic Study Centre to its transformation into the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research. He highlighted the challenges of establishing the institute and commended its efforts in achieving global recognition. Director of NCPOR, Dr. Thamban Meloth, felicitated Dr. P.C. Pandey and thanked him for his invaluable contributions to building this premier polar research institute.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:58:32 +0530NCPOR is participating in the 10th Science Film Festival of India, 2025.We were honoured to welcome Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa,Dr. Pramod Sawant at our stall, where he applauded India’s strides in Polar and Ocean research. In his inaugural address, he emphasized the need to educate school teachers about India’s polar presence, enabling them to inspire young minds. With engaging posters, interactive games, and an immersive virtual tour of Antarctica, the NCPOR stall has captivated curious students from schools across Goa!Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:56:19 +0530Dr. Rahul Mohan, Scientist F and Group Director at NCPOR, delivered a keynote lecture at the 4th International Conference on Geology: Emerging Methods and Applications (GEM-2025) at Christ College Autonomous, Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala, from January 28th to 30th, 2025. His keynote lecture -Past Climate Variability in Polar Regions and Linkages with Asian Summer Monsoon, highlighted the role of polar regions in our understanding of paleomonsoonal recordsMon, 24 Feb 2025 11:54:13 +053021 फरवरी 2025 को अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मातृभाषा दिवस के अवसर पर, हमें आपको आमंत्रित करते हुए खुशी हो रही है: On the occasion of International Mother Language Day on 21st February 2025, we are pleased to invite you to: राजभाषा सम्मेलन/ Rajbhasha Sanmelan विभिन्न संस्थानों, कार्यालयों और बैंकों के लिए राज्य स्तरीय प्रश्नोत्तरी प्रतियोगिता (टीओएलआईसी, दक्षिण गोवा के तत्वावधान में आयोजित)/ State-Level Quiz Competition (organized under the aegis of TOLIC, South Goa) for various institutions, offices, and banks. हम इस आयोजन को सफल बनाने के लिए आपकी सम्मानित उपस्थिति का अनुरोध करते हैं। We request your esteemed presence to make this event a great success.Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:00:12 +0530राजभाषा विभाग, गृह मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार द्वारा 17 फरवरी 2025 को जयपुर, राजस्थान में आयोजित राजभाषा समारोह में राष्ट्रीय ध्रुवीय एवं समुद्री अनुसंधान केन्द्र (एनसीपीओआर) को वर्ष 2023-24 के लिए राजभाषा के उत्कृष्ट कार्यान्वयन हेतु प्रथम पुरस्कार से सम्मानित किया गया। यह पुरस्कार राजस्थान के मुख्यमंत्री श्री भजनलाल शर्मा और केंद्रीय गृह राज्यमंत्री श्री नित्यानंद राय जी द्वारा डॉ. योगेश राय, वैज्ञानिक ई एवं राजभाषा अधिकारी, तथा श्री सौरभ भट्ट,  अनुवाद अधिकारी को शील्ड और प्रमाण पत्र प्रदान कर दिया गया। इस समारोह में एनसीपीओआर का 4 सदस्यीय प्रतिनिधिमंडल शामिल हुआ।Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:29:02 +0530 On the forenoon of January 28, the Standing Committee of Swachh Bharat at NCPOR organized a beach cleaning activity at Baina Beach, Mormugao. A total of 43 NCPOR volunteers, along with 41 students and their teachers from Deepvihar High School, Mormugao, participated in the cleanup effort. Together, they covered approximately 1 km of beach, collecting 20 gunny bags of trash, which included glass bottles, plastics, torn fishing nets, footwear, etc. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:28:50 +0530NCPOR welcomed around 60 students from MES Asmabi College, Thrissur, and Govt. College of Arts and Science, Nadapuram, Kozhikode, Kerala on 20th Jan., 25. Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR and Dr. Sunil V, Scientist, interacted with the students, sharing insights into India’s endeavours in polar and ocean research while emphasizing its global significance.Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:47:29 +0530As part of our SSR activities, NCPOR had a remarkable week of outreach, In addition to joining IMD’s 150 Years of IMD celebrations, we hosted nearly 100 students from two states with active involvement of NCPOR scientists for interactions.Dr. Babula Jena, Scientist E interacted with M.Sc. students from Punyasholok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University, highlighting applications of geoinformatics.Shri Ravikant Sharma, Scientist-E, engaged B.Tech Civil Engineering students from Don Bosco College of Engineering, discussing challenges and particularity in constructing scientific institutions and sharing practical insights during site visits on campus.Dr. Swati Nagar introduced young minds from Government Primary School, Varkhande, Ponda, Goa, to the fascinating Polar Regions.At NCPOR, through our outreach, we strive to inspires the next generation of scientists and innovators!Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:45:48 +0530Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, reflected on 2024's achievements and challenges, applauding the relentless efforts of the NCPOR scientists in polar and ocean realms. He highlighted the  importance of national & international collaborations in driving NCPOR's growth and wished for a productive year ahead to the NCPOR family.Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:34:22 +0530NCPOR was part of organising a two-day workshop on the SWAYAM MOOC course, 'Understanding the Arctic, Climate, and the Need for Environmental Protection organised by Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) . The event was inaugurated by Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director NCPOR, in the presence of Prof. K. Dinesh (Registrar and Dean, KUFOS), Prof. S. Suresh Kumar (Director of Research and Dean, FOST), Dr. Rahul Mohan (Scientist F, NCPOR), and Prof. Anu Gopinath (Course Coordinator, MOOC Course). Dr. Thamban Meloth delivered the keynote address, highlighting Polar Exploration and India's contributions to Polar Science. Dr. Rahul Mohan spoke about environmental concerns in Antarctica.Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:32:02 +0530World Hindi Day at NCPOR - One day Hindi workshop was organized on 10 January 2025 on the occasion of World Hindi Day at the Institute. Professor Tarkeshwar Singh, BITS Pilani, Goa gave a popular lecture on this occasion. Dr. Senior scientist and group director of the institute. Rahul Mohan expressed his views on the increasing popularity of Hindi on the global patal. Dr. Yogesh Rai, Scientist E presented his views on the subject of Raj language Hindi and its scientific use.Indian Antarctic Jalyan MV Vasili Golovinin organized World Hindi Day 44th Indian Antarctic Scientific Campaign Jalyan MV Vasili Golovinin on the occasion of World Hindi Day on 10 January 2025 Hindi Shrut writing and slogan competition was organized for all the members of Abhiyan Dal. On this occasion Dr. Ravi Mishra highlighted the growing popularity and global participation of Raj language Hindi.Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:29:55 +0530Fostering Innovation in Polar and Ocean Instrumentation NCPOR hosted the 2nd meeting with the Indian Institute of Technology Goa to explore potential collaboration for developing advanced instrumentation for polar and ocean studies. Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, welcomed the  Indian Institute of Technology  Goa team led by Prof. Dhirendra S. Katti and Prof. Prasad Gogineni from the University of Alabama. Dr. Bhanu Pratap, Scientist at NCPOR, emphasized the significance of the Himalayan Cryosphere, while Prof. Gogineni highlighted the crucial role of sensors in advancing polar and ocean Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:22:54 +0530Empowering innovation at NCPOR,The IT Section of NCPOR has organized a 2-day orientation program (Jan 7-8, 2025) on MATLAB software, fostering capacity building for our researchers and scientists of NCPOR.The workshop empowered employees with the necessary knowledge and tools to integrate MATLAB into their daily workflows, improving productivity and efficiency across various departments.Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:20:22 +0530  The 45th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (45-ISEA) embarks on a new journey of scientific research with a focus on “Climate Change and its signatures in Antarctica”. NCPOR welcomes long-term innovative scientific proposals in thematic areas and its sub-themes in different disciplines, which are given below. In addition, scientific projects are also invited under the new research area “Geological Exploration of Amery Ice Shelf (GeoEAIS)”, which was initiated in 41-ISEA. The research focus is in Amery Ice-Shelf/Lambert Glacier offPrydz Bay, which is being developed as a multi-institutional program with special reference to the identification of orogenic and cratonic components to arrive at a refined India-Antarctica geological correlation. For More details open detail advertisement.  Last Date For Online Submission - 21st February 2025For Detailed Advertisement - Click HereTo Apply - Click Here  Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:50:18 +0530NCPOR conducted awareness activities related to Sexual Harassment at Workplace Prevention Week 2024 at its campus from 12th to 13th December, 2024. The two day event commenced with a Poster Design Competition. NCPOR staff has enthusiastically participated in the competition filled with creativity. Active participation in such activities indicates  culture of respect and accountability where sexual harassment is not tolerated.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:00:32 +0530On the sidelines of the 15th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), MoES and UAE Polar Mission Office exchanged a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by Secretary to the Govt. of India, Dr M Ravichandran,MoES and HE Abdulla Balalaa on Polar Research Collaboration on 13 Dec 2024.This partnership highlights the shared commitment of India and the UAE to sustainable development, impactful climate action, and advancing knowledge in polar science.The MoU facilitates cooperation in polar operations, scientific research, academic exchanges, and capacity building, promoting governance and environmental protection in the Polar Regions.Together, we aim to create a brighter, sustainable future for the planet while contributing to global scientific and climate objectives.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:57:13 +0530NCPOR hosted a meeting with Institute of Technology  Goa to explore potential collaboration to develop instrumentation for polar and ocean studies. Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director NCPOR welcomed the Indian Institute of Technology  Goa team led by Director, IIT Goa-Prof Dhirendra S Katti. Group Heads of NCPOR shared insights on the polar sciences initiatives and the deep sea exploration initiatives of NCPOR. The discussion was followed by tour to the Ice Core facility at NCPOR.Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:34:36 +0530A proud moment for NCPOR, as we received the BEST Conceptual Pavilion Award #IISF2024. Huge congratulations to our incredible team for their hard work and passion for science.Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:32:33 +0530The NCPOR team was delighted to warmly welcome Dr. S. Somanath, Chairman of ISRO, to our pavilion at IISF 2024, ongoing at IIT Guwahati, Assam till 3rd December 2024. He appreciated our efforts and commitment to India's Polar and Ocean scientific missions.Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:31:18 +0530Celebrated AntarcticaDay at NCPOR with 150 bright young minds! Sh. M. Javed Beg, consultant and Antarctic veteran inspired students with his insights. Fascinating talks on NCPOR's major activities, Antarctica & live interaction with the Bharati station team enhanced students' curiosity.A special presentation on polar regions, followed by interesting polar quiz was arranged for the staff!Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:30:03 +0530Antarctica Day was celebrated by MoES-NCPOR at IISF2024, held at IIT Guwahati. Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director NCPOR, welcomed gathering and highlighted the day’s significance, while the Chief Guest Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary MoES, shared insights on India’s extraordinary. Felicitation address was also delivered by Dr. Satish Shenoy, National Vice-president (VIBHA) Prof. Sunil Kumar Singh, Director, CSIR-NIO, Goa and Dr. Prakash Kumar, Director, CSIR-NGRI, Hyderabad.Also featured an engaging talk by Dr. Rahul Mohan from NCPOR: “Antarctica: Where Science Meets Adventure.” Attendees also enjoyed a special live interaction with the team at Bharati Station. The session was coordinated by Dr. Avinash Kumar, NCPOR. The Antarctic Day celebration was part of Sagarika – The Tale of Earth Sciences, jointly organized by MoES and NCPOR.Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:28:19 +0530 Ceremonial beginning of the new Ocean Research Vessel under Deep Ocean Mission: The grand event of first cutting of steel for the new ORV by the Chief Guest Dr M. Ravichandran, Secretary MoES at GRSE Kolkota on 29.11.2024.The 89.5 metres multidisciplinary ORV will mark the new generation of research vessels for India. The new ORV is expected to be commissioned in December 2027 into the services for ocean science fraternity. Jai Bharat! Jai Vigyan!”  Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:14:44 +0530A momentous day at the India International Science Festival (IISF2024) Mega Expo as Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Earth Sciences, inaugurated the MoES-NCPOR stall. He along with Secretary MoES also had a live interaction with the dedicated Indian team at Bharati Station, Antarctica, applauding their remarkable efforts in polar and ocean research. His words of encouragement highlighted the importance of these contributions to global scientific knowledge.Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:12:52 +0530NCPOR hosted Prof. Nuno Ferrand, Director of the Research Center in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources (CIBIO), University of Porto, Portugal, and Prof. Vladimiro Miranda, Associate Director of Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science (INESC TEC), Portugal, on 20th November 2024. The delegation had a meeting with Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director-NCPOR, and Group Directors of respective divisions at NCPOR to discuss ongoing research and explore future collaboration opportunities.The delegation also visited several labs at NCPOR, including the Ice Core Lab, Polar Biology Lab, and Biogeo chemistry Lab, to learn more about the institute's work. This visit marks an important step in building international partnerships for advancing polar and oceanic research. Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:23:59 +0530NCPOR welcomed a delegation from the National Academy of Marine Research (NAMR), Taiwan, on 21st November 2024. The delegation, led by Jiahn-Horng Chen, President of NAMR, included senior researchers and Dr. Lung-Jieh Yang, Director of Science and Technology Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India (TECC). Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director-NCPOR highlighted the ongoing polar and ocean research activities.Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:21:39 +0530On the occasion of Samvidhan Diwas, Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director NCPOR, led the NCPOR employees in reading of the Preamble to the Constitution. India is celebrating 75th year of adoption of the Constitution of India as Samvidhan Divas.Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:19:59 +0530Congratulations to Dr. Rahul Mohan, Scientist F and Group Director,NCPOR on being conferred prestigious L Rama Rao Birth Centenary Award for his significant contributions in the diverse microfossil groups and for their applications for the year 2024.The award has been conferred during the Annual General Meeting of the Geological Society of India on 27.11.2024 at the SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad. Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:18:28 +0530Result of Students Winter Internship 2024 at NCPOR : Click HereThu, 21 Nov 2024 10:25:38 +0530NCPOR hosted the 25th SOLAS Scientific Steering Committee Meeting from November 15–17, 2024. Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director of NCPOR, formally welcomed the members to the Institute.Global experts discussed international science coordination and capacity building.Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:16:53 +0530A 7-member team of NCPOR scientists and researchers has embarked its journey from India to participate in the International Antarctic Coastal Circumnavigation Expedition (ICCE) from Brazil.Being one of the closest circumnavigation of the Antarctic coast ever attempted, the expedition aims to study climate change impact.Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:16:39 +0530Valedictory ceremony and Prize distribution of the Vigilance Awareness Week 2024, organised at NCPOR in the gracious presence of the Chief guest, Sh. T. Santhosh Kumar, Head of Branch, CBI, Anti-Corruption Branch, Goa.Sh. Kumar highlighted the importance of integrity not only in the workplace but in all spheres of our lives. He emphasized that Vigilance is not just an action, it's a way of life.Two special lectures were organized for the NCPOR staff : a. “Right to Information (RTI)” by Sh. Kameswara Rao, Consultant Administration, NCPORb. Lecture on “Cybercrime - Prevention and Redressal” by Sh. Arjun Kumar Maurya, Dy. SP, CBI, Anti Corruption Branch Goa.Winners of the Essay Competition, Elocution Competition and Quiz Competition conducted during the VAW2024 celebration were also announced. Congratulations to all the winners !!Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:10:02 +0530NCPOR and the Creative Museum Designers (CMD) – National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to establish the Globe Theatre: Science On a Sphere(SOS) on 5th November 2024. This groundbreaking project will be an integral part of the Polar and Ocean Museum at NCPOR.The MoA was signed by Dr. Avinash Kumar, Nodal Officer of the Polar and Ocean Museum Project, in the presence of Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, along with the Group Heads of NCPOR. This SOS installation marks the beginning of a transformative educational experience, offering a unique way to explore and understand the Earth’s polar and oceanic environments.Stay tuned as we bring this visionary museum project to life, showcasing the mesmerizing icy realms of our planet! Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:04:40 +0530A team from NCPOR and Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CES&HS) conducted a joint scientific expedition to the Khangri Glacier, Arunachal Pradesh, for glacio-hydrological studies. They installed stakes, set up an AWS, and collected samples to analyze glacier dynamics, sediment transport, and water quality.Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:38:08 +0530On 30.10.2024, Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director of NCPOR, led the Rashtriya Ekta Divas Pledge. Let's embrace the ideals of unity and integrity championed by Shri Sardar Patel. Together, we can build a stronger, more inclusive India where everyone is valued and respected.Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:36:35 +0530The second batch of the 44ISEA received briefing lectures and firefighting training as part of their induction to Maitri. Dr. Shweta Sharma from the Space Applications Centre and Surg Lt Cdr (Dr) Karthikeyan S of the Indian Navy were special invitees, delivering insightful lectures on 25 Oct 2024.Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:35:39 +0530During the 20th Asian Forum for Polar Sciences (AFoPS) Annual General Meeting in Shanghai, the Indian delegates presented on the following: Dr. Rahul Mohan, Group Director of Polar Sciences,NCPOR, presented the latest updates on the Polar Programme of India. Dr. Vikash Kumar, Scientist D,NCPOR, highlighted the significance of polar climate reconstructions and their teleconnections to low-latitude regions—an essential area of study for understanding global climate dynamics.Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:34:02 +0530The NCPOR delegation actively engaged in the AFoPS 20th Anniversary Business Meeting in Shanghai, boosting international collaboration in polar research.India is set to take the Chairmanship of the Asian Forum for Polar Sciences for the next two years, led by Dr. Thamban Meloth, National Representative from India for AFoPS.Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:31:54 +0530 Advertisement: Call for Proposal for Indian Arctic Expedition (2025-2026)   - Click HereThe Annexures to the Advertisement - Click Here The Application Portal Link - Click HereMon, 25 Nov 2024 11:09:09 +0530The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) proudly announces the release of its very first comic book titled "Polar Sciences: A Peek into NCPOR". Aimed at offering a captivating glimpse into India’s polar research, the comic is now available for download on the NCPOR website. NCPOR, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, plays a pioneering role in the nation's Polar Programs, facilitating research in the Arctic, Antarctica, and the Southern Ocean.The comic, authored by NCPOR's own scientists, Dr. Ravidas Naik and Dr. Abhilash Nair (who also created the stunning illustrations), brings to life the fascinating work of Indian researchers in the polar realms. Designed to engage young minds and bridge the gap between science and society, this creative venture is part of NCPOR’s Scientific Social Responsibility.The comic has been translated into English, Hindi, and Konkani to reach wider audiences.Don’t miss out !!! Download your free copy now and dive into the exciting world of polar science.For Download, Click HereMon, 14 Oct 2024 14:14:20 +0530NCPOR had the honor of welcoming Vice Admiral Lochan Singh Pathania, Chief Hydrographer to the Government of India, on 12th September 2024. During the visit, Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director NCPOR, highlighted the institute's pioneering research initiatives, while group directors shared insights on recent polar and ocean expeditions. The distinguished guests also explored the advanced Ice Core Lab and experienced a captivating virtual reality tour of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:02:14 +0530Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director , NCPOR delivered a keynote address and Dr. Manish Tiwari, Group Director (Arctic Operations), NCPOR participated in a Panel Discussion on ‘Climate Change & Polar Regions’ in the MEA-NIAS “Polar Dialogue” meeting at National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru.Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:56:05 +053024 सितम्बर 2024 को संस्थान में  राजभाषा समिति की जुलाई-सितम्बर 2024  तिमाही बैठक डॉ  तम्बान मेलत, निदेशक एनसीपीओआर की अध्यक्षता में आयोजित की गई। बैठक में विशेष अतिथि के रुप में  डॉ. सुस्मिता भट्टाचार्य, उप निदेशक (कार्यान्वयन), क्षेत्रीय कार्यान्वयन कार्यालय (पश्चिम), राजभाषा विभाग, मुंबई का  मार्गदर्शन  प्राप्त  हुआ। बैठक में संस्थान के विभिन्न समूह प्रमुखों के साथ साथ राजभाषा अधिकारी  एवं  अन्य सदस्य  शामिल हुये । बैठक में राजभाषा के कार्यान्वयन, संस्थान के प्रयासों और इस दिशा में हो रही प्रगति आदि पर विचार विमर्च किया गया ।Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:23:29 +0530हिन्दी पखवाड़ा (दिनांक 14 से 30 सितंबर, 2024) के दौरान आयोजित कार्यक्रम एवं प्रतियोगितायें । Click here to DownloadTue, 10 Sep 2024 17:09:07 +0530 राजभाषा प्रोत्साहन पुरस्कार एवं सर्वश्रेष्ठ अनुभाग पुरस्कार 2023-2024।Click here to DownloadMon, 02 Sep 2024 10:38:35 +0530Click here to DownloadMon, 02 Sep 2024 10:36:40 +0530Project Maitri-II: Registration date extended up to 16 September 2024- Clarification Document-Q&A available.Click Here To DownloadWed, 28 Aug 2024 16:51:28 +0530Ambassador Acquino Vimal and V Venkataraman, Minister (Pol) from the Embassy visited Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, today and met Indian scientists in Himadri, India's Arctic research station. The scientists gave a presentation on their current  projects and the way they were carrying out their respective research activities. Ambassador and his team also visited the Gruvebadet Atmosphere Laboratory.  Geir Gotaas, Ny Alesund Programme leader and Arnt Rennan, head, NPI Sverdrup and Lars Ole Saugnes, Director of Kings Bay AS also gave a brief presentation on Ny-Alesund Research Station and  the effects of climate change in the Arctic. Ambassador was also shown the  facilities available for the research community in the Station. India is operating the Himadri station since 2008 and has started winter deployments at the station since December 2023.Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:02:03 +0530Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director NCPOR, attended the 20th World Climate Research Program CliC (Climate and Cryosphere) Scientific Steering Group Meeting held at Universidad de la Frontera Campus Pucón, Chile, from 24-25 August 20204. The SSG is reviewing various ongoing and new initiatives; brainstorming on the new Strategic Plan and how WCRP CliC can best engage with multiple other agenciesWed, 28 Aug 2024 13:54:24 +0530A delegation of scientists from NCPOR-MoES, including Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director-NCPOR,  Dr. Alvarinho J. Luis, Scientist-F, Dr. Avinash Kumar, and Dr. Yogesh Ray, Scientist-E attended the 11th SCAR Open Science Conference in Pucón, Chile, from August 19-23, 2024. The team led and co-convened scientific sessions, highlighting India's extensive research in Antarctica and contributing to discussions on the latest scientific findings. The NCPOR delegation's participation in SCAR 2024 emphasized India's commitment to Antarctic research, promoted international collaboration and contributed to global efforts to address climate change and environmental challenges in the polar regions.Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:52:55 +0530On August 19, 2024, NCPOR signed a contract with the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), appointing them as the consultancy firm for shipbuilding supervision of the new Oceanographic Research Vessel (ORV) under the Deep Ocean Mission. The ORV shall be built at M/s GRSE Kolkata and expected to be delivered in 2027-28.Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:50:30 +0530Congratulations to Dr. Rahul Mohan, Senior Scientist, NCPOR on being conferred the prestigious National Geoscience Award 2023 by Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Hon'ble President of India, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi on 20th August 2024. The award was given to him by the Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India, recognizing his outstanding contribution to the field of Geosciences. Shri G.Krishan Reddy, Hon’ble Union Minister for Coal and Mines, and Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, Hon’ble Minister of State for Coal and Mines attended the event.Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:47:42 +0530The 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from August 14-16, 2024.The Indian delegation led by Dr. Shailendra Saini (Deputy Manager, Indian NAP) and Dr. Anand Singh participated at the AGM.Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:46:25 +0530NCPOR wishes everyone a joyful 78th INDIA Independence Day. Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director NCPOR, led the flag-hoisting ceremony and commended the NCPOR family for their dedication in advancing the Polar and Ocean Research activities.On the occasion of India's 78th Independence Day, NCPOR recognized the outstanding commitment of our dedicated staff and celebrated the academic achievements of their children. Together, we continue to strive for excellence and contribute to our nation's progress.Marking the 78th Indian Independence Day with pride at Himansh, India’s High Altitude Research Station, by the NCPOR Himalayan Expedition team.Celebrating the 78th Indian Independence Day at Himadri Station, Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard, the Indian Arctic Expedition members reaffirming their commitment to advancing science in the Arctic.From the frozen landscapes of Antarctica, our Indian Antarctic expedition team members are sending warm wishes on the 78th Indian Independence Day from Maitri Station, celebrating the occasion with members from nearby research stations.Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:21:29 +0530एनसीपीओआर, गोवा में दिनांक 07 अगस्त 2024 को “राजभाषा सम्मेलन” का आयोजन किया गया । इस सम्मेलन में गोवा राज्य के विभिन्न केन्द्रीय कार्यालयों/बैंकों /निकायों एवं एनसीपीओआर के लगभग 130 से अधिक प्रतिभागियों ने भाग लिया । इस अवसर पर संस्थान के निदेशक डॉ. तम्बान मेलत ने सभी को संबोधित करते हुए राजभाषा हिन्दी में अधिक से अधिक कार्य करने हेतु प्रेरित किया । संस्थान के वरिष्ठ वैज्ञानिक एवं समूह निदेशक डॉ. राहुल मोहन ने राजभाषा एवं मातृभाषा के संरक्षण एवं महत्व पर अपने विचार व्यक्त किए । डॉ योगेश राय, वैज्ञानिक "ई" ने भारतीय अन्टार्कटिक अभियान संबंधी जानकारी सभी को प्रदान की ।एनसीपीओआर में नराकास, दक्षिण गोवा के तत्वावधान में राज्यस्तरीय “हिन्दी निबंध लेखन प्रतियोगिता” का आयोजन "वैश्विक ज्ञान में भारत का योगदान" विषय पर किया गया I इस प्रतियोगिता में गोवा राज्य के विभिन्न केन्द्रीय कार्यालयों/बैंकों /निकायों एवं एनसीपीओआर सहित लगभग 100 प्रतिभगियों ने भाग लिया ।Tue, 13 Aug 2024 12:15:45 +0530Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR visited the Naval War College (NWC) in Goa and delivered a talk on "Arctic Exploration - Indian Endeavours and New Frontiers" on 29.07.2024 followed by an engaging discussion! Rear Admiral Arjun Dev Nair, Commandant of NWC, and Dr. Thamban Meloth also discussed potential opportunities for collaboration among the institutions.Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:27:43 +053014th Indian Arctic Expedition Report (2023 – 2024) - DOWNLOADTue, 30 Jul 2024 16:59:14 +0530Warm greetings by Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR on the occasion of 18th Foundation Day of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India.To watch the video, Click HereMon, 29 Jul 2024 09:33:23 +0530Dr. Rahul Mohan delivered an invited talk on 'ANTARCTICA: Science, Environment, and Geopolitics' at the National Defence College, Delhi, on 25th July 2024. This lecture was part of NDC's prestigious 47-week course on National Security and Strategic Studies conducted annually, hosting 120 senior officers from various government organizations including 39 officers from 37 Nations.Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:27:48 +0530 A momentous day at NCPOR!! We were privileged to host Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Vice Chief of Naval Staff. Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director of NCPOR, welcomed the Admiral and provided an extensive overview of India's pioneering research activities in the Arctic, Antarctic, Himalayas, and Southern Ocean. The Group Directors of Polar Sciences, Arctic and Antarctic Operations briefed about the logistical arrangements for deploying scientists on cruises and conducting various scientific activities in these remote polar regions and the Southern Ocean.The visit concluded by showcasing a virtual reality tour of the Deep Ocean and Antarctica, exploring the Ice Core Lab, and understanding advanced research on ice cores. The VCNS expressed great interest in the intricate processes of ice core extraction and analysis, highlighting the lab's vital role in polar research.  Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:26:02 +0530The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) announces a Global Design Competition for redeveloping Maitri Station in Antarctica. Professional architects, architectural and engineering firms, or consortiums with experience in polar projects are invited. The project includes conceptualizing energy-efficient building structures, life support utilities and a master plan for dispersed structures, with careful consideration of the Antarctic climate and ecology.Important Dates: Pre-registration Clarification Meeting: Monday, 19-Aug-2024 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, 03-Sep-2024 Submission Deadline: Tuesday, 05-Nov-2024 For detailed competion guidelines and submission procedures, visit NCPOR Website : https://ncpor.res.in/tenders/details/13Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:01:44 +0530NCPOR, Goa signed a contract with M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Limited, Kolkata on 16.07.24 for building a new Ocean Research Vessel for the deep ocean explorations. The new multidisciplinary research vessel will be built in the Indian shipyard under the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative of the Government of India.The contract was inked between M. M. Subramaniam, Head, Vessel Operation & Management, NCPOR and Cdr. Shantanu Bose, Director of Shipbuilding for GRSE on 16 July 2024 at NCPOR in the presence of Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director of NCPOR and Cdr(Dr) PK Srivastava, Programme Head, Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of India, Government of India.Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:33:28 +0530The 23rd Research Advisory Committee Meeting held at NCPOR, Goa from 18th-19th July, 2024 under the chairmanship of Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Director, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru, to discuss the scientific progress of the institute in the polar and ocean realms.The critical review, valuable recommendations, and guidance by the NCPOR, RAC members play a vital role in the scientific growth of the NCPOR.Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:20:48 +0530NCPOR organised a felicitation ceremony for Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Director, National Institute of Advanced Studies & Former Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Earth Sciences, for receiving the prestigious Padma Shri Award in Science & Engineering. Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director NCPOR, honoured Dr. Nayak for this remarkable achievement.This recognition celebrates Dr. Nayak's significant contributions to climate change, weather services, polar science, geoscience, and oceanography, as well as his leadership in science diplomacy and sustainable development.Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:11:41 +0530It is a proud moment for NCPOR as Dr. Rahul Mohan, Scientist F, received the National Geoscience Award 2023 ! Honoured by the Ministry of Mines for his exceptional work in the field of geosciences.Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:31:15 +0530As part of the ongoing Himalayan Expedition, NCPOR scientists have deployed new tech in the Chandra basin to study these glaciers. An automatic water level recorder & Steam driven ice drill will help us better understand glacier mass balance.Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:25:30 +0530NCPOR, in collaboration with Goa Medical College, Bambolim, and Rotary Club, Vasco, organized a life-saving blood donation camp on 25.06.2024. A heartfelt thank you to all the donors who stepped up to make a difference.Fri, 12 Jul 2024 16:59:57 +0530On international yoga day 2024 celebrations at NPCOR, Dr.Thamban Meloth Director, NCPOR, welcomed the Guest of Honour Dr. Rajeev Mehajan. The Director highlighted theme of Yoga For Self And Society and stressed the importance of fitness for both the mind and body. Dr. Rajeev Mehajan through his enlightening talk titled “Balancing Life, Work & Health” shared valuable insights. He emphasized how yoga can play an important role in achieving holistic health.Fri, 12 Jul 2024 16:58:42 +0530National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research Ncpor Goa (NCPOR) and the Norwegian Polar Institute Norsk Polar institute (NPI) have signed an MoU to boost cooperation in polar science and operations during the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting held in Kochi, India. This partnership aims to foster collaboration on vital research topics, advancing our understanding of the polar region.Fri, 31 May 2024 15:12:21 +0530India hosted the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM-46) and the 26th Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP-26) from May 20 to 30, 2024, in Kochi, Kerala. Organized by the Ministry of Earth Sciences through the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), the meetings included in-person and virtual attendance. A total of 404 delegates were registered for the 46th ATCM of which 328 attended in person and 76 attended virtually.....To Read More: Click Here !!Fri, 31 May 2024 12:32:13 +0530In an outreach event, a mural highlighting Antarctic species, created during children’s educational workshop entitled "Species-Rich Antarctica" by Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition was unveiled on 22.05.2024 . The workshop participants shared their experience and also presented gifts to delegates.Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of IndiaFri, 24 May 2024 09:54:31 +0530The specially designed MyStamp unveiled by Dr M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of India, Shri Sayeed Rashid, Postmaster General, Central Region, Kochi in the presence of Dr. Vijay Kumar, Head, Host Country Secretariat (ATCM46); Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR & Dr. Rahul Mohan to commemorate the ATCM46 - CEP26 meetings.Fri, 24 May 2024 09:51:15 +0530A glimpse of the interaction of HMoES, Shri. Kiren Rijiju, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of India, Dr. Muthalagu Ravichandran, Shri. Pavan Kapoor, Secretary (WEST), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India; Ambassador Pankaj Saran- ATCM46 Chairman; Dr. Vijay Kumar- Head, Host Country Secretariat- ATCM46 - CEP26, Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, and other dignitaries with the media during a press briefing of the ATCM46 -CEP26 at Kochi, Kerala.Fri, 24 May 2024 09:48:55 +0530The grand opening of the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in Kochi, India held on 21.05.2024. Started with a plenary session and a welcome address by Chairman, ATCM46-Ambassador Pankaj Saran. Hon'ble Minister of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India, Shri Kiren Rijiju addressed the ATCM46 & CEP26 delegates and other dignitaries. He emphasized the importance of Antarctica and appreciated India's commitment towards this last wilderness. Ambassador Pavan Kapoor, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, in his remarks, highlighted the India's engagement in Antarctica.Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Director, National Institute of Advanced Studies, discussed about Antarctica and Climate Change. Dr. Nayak highlighted the importance of understanding the impact of changing climate on Antarctica.Fri, 24 May 2024 09:44:00 +0530भारत, 20-30 मई, 2024 तक कोच्चि, केरल में होने वाले ATCM46 और CEP26 में प्रतिनिधियों का सहर्ष स्वागत करता है। लगभग 56 देशों के प्रतिनिधि अंटार्कटिका में जलवायु परिवर्तन, जैव विविधता और अभिशासन आदि पर चर्चा करने के लिए एकजुट हुए हैं।India welcomes delegates to ATCM46 & CEP26 at Kochi, Kerala from 20-30May, 2024. Over 56 countries unite to discuss climate change, biodiversity, & sustainable management in Antarctica. Let's forge partnerships & chart a course for sustainable management of fragile AntarcticaTue, 21 May 2024 17:07:03 +0530On 2nd May, 2024, the fourth phase of the expedition onboard R/V commenced its voyage to locate hydrothermal vent fields and decipher the tectonic & structural environment of India's polymetallic sulphide exploration area. Dr. Bijesh C.M and a team of scientists from NCPOR, NIOT, CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography and Geological Survey of India will uncover hidden treasures of polymetallic sulphide minerals using cutting-edge Autonomous Underwater Vehicles in the Indian Ocean.Mon, 13 May 2024 15:56:25 +0530A two day National Workshop for evaluating scientific proposals for 44th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (ISEA) commenced on 30th April 2024 under the guidance of core committee-Prof. N.C.Pant, Dr. Rasik Ravindra, Dr. Vijay Kumar and Sh. M.Javed Beg. Dr. Rahul Mohan welcomed the delegates while Dr.Thamban Meloth , Director, NCPOR emphasized about more scientific endeavours under ISEA. Dr. Rasik Ravindra informed about Antarctic law while Prof. N.C. Pant discussed the importance of including new technology in the scientific endeavours. Dr. Shailendra Saini briefed about the ISEA.During Day 1 of the workshop, core committee and expert committee member evaluated 18 proposals from 13 institutes/ universities across India.Mon, 13 May 2024 15:53:28 +0530Rear Admiral Peush Pawsey, Joint Chief Hydrographer, Dehradun, and Cmde Sajeev K Nair from National Institute of Hydrography, Goa, visited NCPOR on 26.04.2024. Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director NCPOR discussed NCPOR's major activities. Dr. Bijesh highlighted the geoscientific and exploration activities, while Dr. Nuncio Murukesh discussed about the Indian Arctic Program.Mon, 13 May 2024 15:50:21 +0530Celebrate World Earth Day with insights that inspire action ! Join us for an engaging session with Padma Shri Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Director, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru, Former Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences.Topic   : Vision of Earth Sciences in the Amrit KaalDate    : 22 April, 2024Time    : 06:05 PM - 07:00 PMVenue : Meghdoot Auditorium, Ministry of Earth SciencesLink     : https://youtube.com/live/Ghkkgvgp7N0?feature=shareFri, 19 Apr 2024 17:00:22 +0530Explore the intricacies of India's Planetary and Space Missions. Listen to Dr. Anil Bhardwaj, Distinguished Professor & Director of Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) - Ahmedabad, as he delivered the NCPOR’s 24th Foundation Day Lecture. Click HereFri, 12 Apr 2024 17:29:29 +0530Glimpse of the Inaugural ceremony of the NCPOR's 24th Foundation Day, celebrations held on April 5th, 2024. NCPOR warmly welcomed Ambassador Pankaj Saran as Chief Guest, Dr. Anil Bhardwaj, Director PRL, as Guest of Honour, & Dr. Vijay Kumar from MoES as Special Invitee.As well as a historic moment, as a part of the foundation day celebrations, the Indian Postal Services, in collaboration with NCPOR, inaugurated a new Branch Post Office at Bharati Station in Antarctica. Chief Postmaster General Mumbai, Shri K.K. Sharma, officiated the opening, unveiling a special Picture Postcard of Bharati Station virtually, in the presence of Shri. R. P. Patil, Director Postal Services, Goa Region. Click HereFri, 12 Apr 2024 17:30:10 +0530Congratulations to Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director of NCPOR, Goa, on being honoured with the distinguished Dr. S.Z. Qasim Award for his exceptional achievements in Marine and Polar Sciences. The award, presented by the School of Marine Sciences, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi, commemorates the legacy of Dr. S.Z. Qasim, a pioneering marine biologist and leader of the First Indian Antarctic Expedition.Fri, 12 Apr 2024 17:27:54 +0530National Workshop for selection of proposals for 44 ISEA.Dates : 30-April & 01-May, 2024.Venue: NCPOR, Goa.Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:16:16 +0530NCPOR participated in the International Workshop on Indian Polar Region Policy, organized by Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar. In his opening remarks, Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director NCPOR, shared an overview of NCPOR. While Dr. Rahul Mohan , Group Director, Polar Science, elaborated on India's significant contribution to Polar Diplomacy.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:48:28 +0530International womensday 2024 celebrated at NCPOR, acknowledging women's contribution. Director, NCPOR, Dr.Thamban Meloth stressed women empowerment while Dr. Rahul Mohan recognized their vital societal role. Women staff participated in engaging activities.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:46:47 +0530Naval officers explored the advances in oceanography  & polar research as a part of their Advanced Oceanographic Course at NCPOR on March 6th & 7th, 2024. Engaging talks by NCPOR scientists on Polar & ocean research areas were complemented by an insightful lab visit.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:44:07 +0530 क्र नाम कार्यालय का नाम पुरस्कार 1. श्री उमाकांत जोशी के वी -1 वास्को द गामा ,गोवा प्रथम 2. श्री टी  एस मेघवाल नौसेना वायुयार्ड , गोवा द्वितीय 3. श्री सुधाकर तरवे सीमा शुल्क आयुक्त कार्यालय,मारमुगाओ तृतीय 4. श्री भारत सैनी कोस्ट गार्ड, हेडक्वार्टर,डी एच क्यू -11 सांत्वना 5. श्री सुदर्शन मच्छिन्द्र कटारे सीआईएसएफ यूनिट एमपीए गोवा सांत्वना 6. श्री बिवेश कुमार मौसम केंद्र, पणजी सांत्वना Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:36:55 +0530 क्र. नाम पुरस्कार 1. डॉ.  रविदास नाईक प्रथम 2. डॉ.  परमानन्द शर्मा द्वितीय 3. श्रीमती मारिया फर्नांडीस तृतीय 4. डॉ.  अलवारिन्हों  लुईस सांत्वना 5. डॉ.  रोहित श्रीवास्तव सांत्वना Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:27:49 +0530On 25.02.2024, NCPOR and Centre for Earth Sciences & Himalayan Studies, Arunachal Pradesh signed a MoU in presence of Shri Kiren Rijiju, Hon’ble Union Minister of Earth Sciences. MoU aims at bringing advancements in understanding of the eastern Himalayan glaciers.Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:26:27 +0530NCPOR glad to host the French delegation led by Ambassador Mr. O Poivre d'Arvor (Ambassador for Poles and Oceans in France); special envoy of the President of France for the UN Ocean Conference 2025, Nice-France today. Dr.Thamban Meloth,  Director, NCPOR briefed NCPOR major activities. During the meeting, Director and Group Directors from NCPOR explored the possibilities of Indo-French collaboration in Polar & Ocean research with the delegation.Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:24:44 +0530Director NCPOR Dr. Thamban Meloth visited Norwegian Polar Institute Norsk Polarinstitutt at Tromso to discuss the ongoing and future collaboration in Polar studies. Director Camilla Brekke and top officials highlighted the strong foundation of collaboration between the institutions and new opportunities. Our Director also visited UiT The Arctic University of Norway at Tromso and discussed potential collaborations between the institutions. The Pro-Rector Jan-Gunnar Winther and team gave an overview of UiT and areas of common interests.Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:21:41 +0530A team of international officials from Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Seychelles, and CSIR-NIO visited NCPOR on 07.02.24. The visit was a part of the one-month course in Oceanography at CSIR-NIO organized as an outcome of the First Columbo Security Council (CSC) Oceanographers and Hydrographers Conference held in November 2022. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:59:59 +0530Research and Innovation Cooperation meeting held on 12.02.24 at NCPOR. EU in India delegates explored NCPOR's Polar & Ocean endeavors. Dr. P. V. Bhaskar highlighted NCPOR activities, fostering discussions on potential collaborations. Drs. P. Sabu, Nuncio Murukesh, and Sourav Chatterjee discussed NCPOR's roles in EU-funded projects CRiceS, Arctic PASSION, and ObsSea4Clim respectively, followed by a lab visit. The delegates also discussed various funding research opportunities. Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of IndiaFri, 16 Feb 2024 15:58:55 +0530We are excited to inform you that the World Ocean Science Congress (WOSC-2024) is scheduled to take place in Chennai from February 27 to 29, 2024. This prestigious event is organized by the National Institute of Ocean Technology in collaboration with Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA) and IIT Madras.The WOSC-2024 promises to be a significant gathering of experts, researchers, and enthusiasts in the field of ocean science, providing a platform for insightful discussions, knowledge sharing, and networking opportunities.For more details - Click HereTue, 30 Jan 2024 14:46:13 +0530 क्र.  नाम  पुरस्कार 1.       डॉ परमानन्द शर्मा प्रथम 2.       डॉ अर्चना सिंह द्वितीय 3.       डॉ सरत चंद्र त्रिपाठी तृतीय 4.       श्रीमती सीमा पटनायक सांत्वना 5.       श्री योगेश ठाकुर सांत्वना Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:52:17 +0530Heartiest Congratulations to Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, for being elected as a FELLOW of the prestigious Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:44:19 +0530 An agreement was signed between NCPOR & the Mountaineering and Ski Institute (M&SI) of ITBP on 29.12.23. Under the pre-Antarctic training course on snow-ice craft and acclimatization, about 125 candidates shall be annually trained at M&SI before induction to Antarctica.  Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:04:30 +0530 The 44th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (44-ISEA) embarks on a new journey of scientific research with a focus on “Climate Change and its signatures in Antarctica”. NCPOR welcomes long-term innovative scientific proposals in thematic areas and its sub- themes in different disciplines, which are given in advertisement. In addition, scientific projects are also invited under the new research area “Geological Exploration of Amery Ice Shelf (GeoEAIS)”, which was initiated in 41-ISEA. The research focus is in Amery Ice-Shelf/Lambert Glacier offPrydz Bay, which is being developed as a multi-institutional program with special reference to the identification of orogenic and cratonic components to arrive at a refined India-Antarctica geological correlation. For More details open detail advertisement. Last Date For Online Submission - 25th February 2024 For Detailed Advertisement - Click Here To Apply - Click HereFri, 23 Feb 2024 15:07:46 +0530  Curtain Raiser of IISF 2023 at NCPOR Goa held on 15th Dec., 2023. Sessions meticulously planned for the school students to disseminate information of the IISF and to spark curiosity for Polar and Ocean realms.Besides, valuable insights from the dignitaries- Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR; Dr. Rahul Mohan, Group Director, NCPOR and Chief Guest- Prof. Suhas Godse, President, Vijnana Bharati, Goa Prant.As a part of the program, follwoing interesting sessions and interactions were held: Dr. Swati Nagar, Project Scientist II, illuminated the essence of the iisfest! Her introduction delved into the significance of IISF, showcasing a myriad of scientific activities promoting curiosity, innovation, and exploration. Dr. Anand Kumar Singh, Scientist D, shed light on the intriguing Indian Antarctic Programme. His engaging talk unveiled the fusion of art and science within the program, showcasing the importance and challenges of polar exploration.  The screening of film "Climate Challenge" and an engaging session by Ms. Juhi Yadav, Project Scientist-I, lit up the IISF Curtain Raiser! The movie shed light on climate issues, followed by an exciting quiz and interactive session, sparking curiosity among budding minds. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:46:46 +0530 The launching and briefing lectures for the members of the voyage team of 43ISEA were conducted on 14-15 Dec 2023. Prior to the briefing sessions, members underwent fire-fighting training.Dr Pradip Malhotra, Regional Director (Retd.), Ministry of Health and Shri Sunny Chugh Scientist, IMD, were special invities. Dr Malhotra briefed the Voyage members of 43ISEA about the health hazards and common medical problems at Antarctica. While Shri Chugh briefed on safety issues and shared his experiences of 37ISEA.  Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:45:21 +0530 A French delegation led by Hon'ble Thierry Mathou, Ambassador, France in India visited NCPOR on 15.12.23. Director NCPOR- Dr. Thamban Meloth and NCPOR Group Directors discussed about potential research areas in polar and ocean realms for future collaboration.  Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:36:31 +0530 A new beginning. Hon'ble Minister of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India, Shri Kiren Rijiju, launches the 1st Indian Winter Expedition to Arctic in New Delhi today in the presence of Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, MoES and Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR. It will help increase our scientific understanding and India's stake in the Arctic.  Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:34:33 +0530The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), an autonomous R & D Institution under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India is the designated nodal agency for the planning, coordination, and implementation of India’s scientific research endeavours in the Arctic. On behalf of the MoES, NCPOR invites research proposals from Indian nationals working in Indian research institutes or academic organisations having a sustained interest in pursuing front line research from April 2024 to March 2025 in the Arctic region. This call includes fully-funded field access (comprising travel, boarding/lodging and DA as per the Government of India norms) to the high Arctic international research base Himadri located at NyÅlesund, Svalbard.   Full Proposal Document  :Click Here Appendices                   :Click Here Application Format        :Click Here Last Date                      :15th January 2024Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:18:07 +0530राजभाषा विभाग, गृह मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार द्वारा 23 नवंबर 2023 को न्यूक्लियर पावर कॉर्पोरेशन ऑफ इंडिया लिमिटेड (एनपीसीआईएल), मुंबई में एकदिवसीय  क्षेत्रीय सम्मेलन का आयोजित किया गया ।  पश्चिम और मध्य क्षेत्र के लिए आयोजित इस सयुंक्त  समारोह में  हमारे  संस्थान, राष्ट्रीय ध्रुवीय एवं समुद्री अनुसंधान केन्द्र (एनसीपीओआर), गोवा  को राजभाषा के उत्कृष्ट कार्यान्वयन के लिए वर्ष 2022-23 का  50 से अधिक कर्मियों वाले केंद्रीय कार्यालयों की  श्रेणी में प्रथम पुरस्कार प्रदान किया गया ।  संस्थान के लिए डॉ. रवि मिश्रा, वैज्ञानिक ई एवं राजभाषा अधिकारी ने  महामहिम राज्यपाल  श्री रमेश  बैस  तथा गृह राज्यमंत्री श्री अजय कुमार मिश्रा जी से   शील्ड  तथा  सौरभ भट्ट, कनिष्ठ अनुवाद अधिकारी ने प्रमाण पत्र प्राप्त किया । इस समारोह में राजभाषा विभाग, गृह मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार की सचिव, उप सचिव  सहित पश्चिम और मध्य क्षेत्र के सरकारी कार्यालयों के अधिकारी एवं राजभाषा  में कार्य  कर रहे अधिकारी , कर्मचारी  शामिल हुए। एनसीपीओआर को लगातार तीसरी बार राजभाषा  पुरस्कार प्राप्त हुआ है।  Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:11:14 +0530The list of selected student for dissertation at NCPOR for Winter Session.To download result - Click HereFri, 17 Nov 2023 12:05:32 +0530Naval officers from Naval War College,Goa visited NCPOR on 14.11.23. Dr. Rahul Mohan welcomed the officers while Dr. Avinash Kumar, briefed them about the NCPOR major activities. The naval officers also visited state-of-the-art laboratory facilities at NCPOR.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:15:21 +0530The MoES delegation led by the Secretary, MoES- Dr. M. Ravichandran, Shri Vishvajit Sahay AS & FA, MoES & Director NCPOR Dr. Thamban Meloth landed at Zenith Runway of Russia and examined the labs, eastern bridge, emergency shelter, ISRO - Indian Space Research Organisation earth stations, etc. at Bharati station, third Indian station in Antarctica.Fri, 10 Nov 2023 10:35:02 +0530The Valedictory of Vigilance awareness week - 2023 held on 03.11.23. Dr.Rahul Mohan, Vigilance Officer, NCPOR, in his welcome address also emphasized importance of the theme “Say no to corruption; Commit to the Nation”.In his address, Chief Guest- Shri Vijaya Dat Kagita , CVO, MPT, Goa, emphasized the need to be vigilant. Thereafter, prizes were distributed to the winners of Essay, Elocution and Quiz competitions organised during the #VigilanceAwarenessWeek2023 at NCPOR.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:59:26 +0530The Launching ceremony of the Second batch of 43ISEA and briefing lectures was held at NCPOR on 02 Nov 2023. Prior to the briefing sessions, members underwent fire-fighting training. The team is comprised of Medical experts, Scientists, Engineers & technicians. Dr Rupali Pal, Scientist, BARC, India and Shri K. Jeeva, Retd. IIG, DST were the experts for the briefing function. Dr Pal briefed members about the essentials of a successful field campaign. Shri Jeeva shared his experiences regarding the winter over challenges.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:57:43 +0530A high-level delegation led by the Secretary, MoES- Dr. M. Ravichandran, Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor, MoES-Shri Vishvajit Sahay & Director, NCPOR- Dr. Thamban Meloth is scheduled to visit Antarctica, (expected departure on 6.11.23). The Group Director (Antarctic Operations)- Dr. Shailendra Saini, also accompanied the delegation.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:53:06 +0530Corruption free India for a developed Nation, Take pledge and say NO to corruption.   To Take Pledge & Get Certificate - Click Here !!Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:20:51 +0530 राष्ट्रीय ध्रुवीय एवं समुद्री अनुसंधान केंद्र, हैडलैंड सडा, वास्को-द-गामा, गोवा में हिन्दी पखवाड़े का आयोजन दिनांक 14 से 29 सितंबर 2023 तक किया गया । हिन्दी पखवाड़े के विधिवत शुभारंभ से पूर्व  राजभाषा विभाग, गृह मंत्रालय नई दिल्ली एवं पृथ्वी विज्ञान मंत्रालय से प्राप्त निर्देशों के अनुसार दिनांक 14-15 सितंबर, 2023 को पुणे, महाराष्ट्र में  आयोजित तृतीय अखिल भारतीय राजभाषा सम्मेलन 2023 एवं हिंदी दिवस  के कार्यक्रम में   संस्थान के 5 सदस्यीय प्रतिनिधिमंडल ने भाग लिया। इसके उपरांत हिन्दी पखवाड़ा के दौरान संस्थान के सभी वर्ग के अधिकारियों,वैज्ञानिकों एवं कर्मचारियों के लिए विभिन्न हिन्दी/हिंदीतर प्रतियोगिताओं का आयोजन किया गया, जिसमें सभी ने बढ़ चढ़ कर भाग लिया।  चयन समिति द्वारा विभिन्न प्रतियोगिताओं में निम्नलिखित विजेताओं का चयन किया गया ।     Click Here.....  Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:19:22 +0530NCPOR organized a "Swachhata Hi Seva" event at Baina Beach in Vasco, Goa, on October 1, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., in which more than 50 people enthusiastically collected 200 kg of litter from the beach. The students and teachers from the Govt. Higher Secondary School in Baina, Vasco, Goa, took part in the event. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:17:32 +0530NCPOR organized a "Swachhata Hi Seva" event at Baina Beach in Vasco, Goa, on October 1, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., in which more than 50 people enthusiastically collected 200 kg of litter from the beach. The students and teachers from the Govt. Higher Secondary School in Baina, Vasco, Goa, took part in the event. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:16:11 +0530Call for Proposals - Ocean Drilling Legacy Assets Projects (LEAPs)    Deadline:- November 1, 2023 To download details click hereTue, 03 Oct 2023 17:12:32 +0530Call Letters With reference to Advt. No. NCPOR/10/2022 the written examination for the post of Executive Assistant(Finance & Accounts), (Procurement & Stores), (Administration, General Administration and Services) andProject Scientific Assistant will be held on 19th October, 2023 (Thursday) at NCPOR Campus, Goa. - Click HereMon, 25 Sep 2023 17:18:02 +0530संस्थान में दिनांक 20 सितंबर 2023 को आयोजित  “राज्यस्तरीय निबंध लेखन  प्रतियोगिता” के परिणाम - Click Here Mon, 25 Sep 2023 09:32:02 +0530International Coastal Cleanup Day, observed annually during the third week of September, witnessed an initiative led by the National Centre for Polar Ocean Research (NCPOR) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences at both Miramar Beach and Colva Beach in  Goa. Shri Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways and Tourism graced the event at Miramar Beach as Chief Guest whereas Capt. Venzy Viegas, MLA was Chief Guest at Colva.   Glimpses from International Coastal Clean-up Day organized at Miramar and Colva.  Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:23:22 +0530NCPOR bids farewell to Dr. D.K. Pandey, celebrating his impactful 20 years at the institute. His contributions, notably in marine geosciences through major programmes like IODP, CLCS, IOGL , etc are highly appreciated. Best wishes for his future endeavours ! Fri, 01 Sep 2023 17:02:06 +0530Walk-in-Interview held on 21 Aug 2023 for 43 ISEA-Logistics personnel at NCPOR, Goa - Click HereFri, 25 Aug 2023 13:18:28 +0530Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR hoisted the flag and addressed the NCPOR family. Also, appreciated the endeavours of NCPOR officials in taking the institute to newer heights. Celebrating Independence Day with a burst of youthful energy! Witnessed the incredible performance by our little champs at the NCPOR Independence Day celebration. Their patriotic spirit and enthusiasm lit up the event!Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:18:16 +0530Gazette Notifications/Rules on Indian Antarctic Act, 2022 S.No Description  View/Download  1 Bringing the Indian Antarctic Act, 13 of 2022 into force from 7th August 2023 Click here  2 Establishment of the Committee on Antarctic Governance and Environmental Protection Click here  3 The Indian Antarctic Environmental Protection Rules, 2023 Click here  Mon, 14 Aug 2023 17:48:02 +0530हिन्दी पखवाड़ा 2023  के कार्यक्रम एवं प्रतियोगितायें - Click Here Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:09:55 +0530 Call for Proposal for Indian Arctic Expedition (November 2023 - March 2024)   -  Click HereWed, 09 Aug 2023 14:27:17 +0530राष्ट्रीय ध्रुवीय एवं समुद्री अनुसंधान केन्द्र, (पृथ्वी विज्ञान मंत्रालय, भारत  सरकार) गोवा में  दिनांक 27 सितम्बर 2023 को “एकदिवसीय राष्ट्रीय हिन्दी-वैज्ञानिक संगोष्ठी”  का आयोजन किया जा रहा हैं I इस संगोष्ठी में सभी केंद्रीय संस्थानों के प्रतिभागी के शोध सारांश/ मौलिक शोध का स्वागत हैं । यह वैज्ञानिक संगोष्‍ठी पृथ्‍वी विज्ञान/ विज्ञान से जुड़े विविध विषयों पर केंद्रित रहेगी।  संगोष्‍ठी  के लिए टाइप किये हुए शोध सारांश/ मौलिक शोध आलेख आमंत्रित हैं।  प्रतिभागियो को अपने शोध पर पावर प्वाइंट प्रस्तुतीकरण  देना होगा । प्रस्तुतीकरण के लिए गोवा आने जाने हेतु किसी प्रकार का यात्रा भत्ता आदि देय नहीं होगा। सर्वश्रेष्ठ  प्रस्तुतीकरणों  को पुरस्कृत भी किया जायेगा। शोध सारांश 10 सितम्बर  2023 तक ravimishra@ncpor.res.in ईमेल पर भेजे  जा  सकते  हैं। आप से अनुरोध है अपने संस्‍थान से वैज्ञानिकों को इस संगोष्‍ठी में भाग लेने के लिए नामित करें। ।   Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:11:08 +0530Walk-In Interview for Logistic Personnel for 43 ISEA - Click hereTue, 08 Aug 2023 17:16:04 +0530list of shortlisted candidates for various posts of Logistics personnel on a contract basis for 43-ISEA - Click HereTue, 08 Aug 2023 16:39:46 +0530Shri Upendra Tripathy, Honorary Principal Advisor to Odisha's Chief Minister, visited NCPOR on July 21, 2023 to discuss NCPOR's polar and ocean research programs.Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:13:13 +0530Senior Officers from National Institute of Hydrography, Goa visited NCPOR on 18.07.23. NCPOR scientists- Dr.Avinash Kumar highlighted the polar research while Dr.Parijat Roy enlightened them about hydrothermal research activities & Dr. Sunil explained about EEZ mapping endeavors.Tue, 25 Jul 2023 10:58:43 +0530A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, Goa and the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru on 24th July, 2023 to enhance the mutual collaboration in the areas related to polar science and policy affairs.Tue, 25 Jul 2023 10:53:41 +0530National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (an autonomous Institution under Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India) is responsible for co-ordinating the annual Indian Antarctic Expeditions. NCPOR is looking for trained manpower on contract basis for its research bases in Antarctica for the season 2023-2025 Advertisement - Click Here   To view registration List click here Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:51:58 +0530Yoga Day celebrated by Indian team at Himadri, the Indian research station in Arctic, Team onboard Sagar Kanya and disseminate awareness about the benefits of Yoga on physical and mental health. It was also celebrated by 42 ISEA winter team at Maitri the second Indian research station in Antarctica , Himansh, the High altitude research station in Himalaya. This celebration covered not only poles to poles, but also the Third Pole. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:37:01 +0530More than 150 officials celebrated International Yoga Day 2023 at the NCPOR campus. Teams from Bharati in Antarctica and Himadri in the Arctic, as well as dignitaries from Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of India, joined virtually. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:33:29 +0530  On the eve of World Oceans Day, June 8, 2023, a beach cleaning programme was held at Baina Beach. The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) organised this programme. This programme drew more than 80 participants from the NCPOR and the Baina - Govt Higher Secondary School in Baina, Vasco. Honourable Shri Krishna Salkar, MLA, Vasco, Goa, inaugurated the programme and also addressed the audience. Dr. N. Anilkumar, Scientist G and Director-In-Charge briefed the audience on World Ocean Day. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks from Shri V. S. Samy, Scientist F.Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:40:37 +0530Advertisement for the Post of Consultant -   Click HereThu, 01 Jun 2023 16:10:49 +0530Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR briefed Hon'ble Minister of Earth Sciences, Shri Kiren Rijiju about the institute's major activities while Dr. John Kurian highlighted the Deep Ocean Mission activities at NCPOR. HMoES, Shri Kiren Rijiju virtually interacted with the 43rd ISEA team members at Bharati - third Indian research station in Antarctica. He applauded their tireless endeavours in the extreme environment of Antarctica. Visited the ice core lab and appreciated NCPOR's scientific endeavors at Polar Regions and also experienced the virtual reality show of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.Wed, 31 May 2023 13:01:04 +0530Updated Advisories related to Antarctic Operation: 43 ISEA -  Click HereFri, 26 May 2023 09:48:36 +0530NCPS 2023 was concluded in the presence of Dr. Rasik Ravindra, Dr. S. Rajan, Dr. M. Sudhakar, Prof. N.C.Pant, Dr. N. Anilkumar, Dr.Thamban Meloth & Dr. Rahul Mohan at the valedictory function on 19th May.  Young Scientist Awards was also announced.Mon, 22 May 2023 10:40:46 +0530NCPS 2023 a plenary talk entitled 'Strategic dimensions of Polar Studies' was delivered by Ambassador Pankaj Saran, Convener, NatStrat and Member, National Security Advisory board and former Deputy NSA on 19th May, 2023. Mon, 22 May 2023 10:15:46 +0530The Open Science Conference (OSC) of NCPS 2023 was commenced on 18th May 2023 with interesting plenary talks by Dr. M. Rajeevan, Former Secretary Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of India on Polar climate and monsoon and by Prof. Anil Bhardwaj, Director, PRL on Planetary Space Weather: Sun-Planet Connection.Mon, 22 May 2023 10:10:14 +0530NCPS 2023 Open Science Conf. inaugurated in the gracious presence of Chief Guest- Shri Sanjay Verma, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India ; Guest of Honour- Dr. M. Rajeevan, Former Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of India  Special Guest-Dr. Harilal B. Menon, V.C Goa University  & Dr. Thamban Meloth , Director, NCPOR.Mon, 22 May 2023 10:08:05 +0530Dr. Shailesh Nayak, former secretary, MoES and Director NIAS appreciated the NCPOR research activities and recommended to enhance endeavours in Polar Regions. Dr. S. Rajan highlighted scientific efforts in Polar Regions. Dr. Rahul Mohan gave the Vote of Thanks. Mon, 22 May 2023 10:04:43 +0530 Dr. Thamban Meloth welcomed the audience. In his inaugural address, Dr. M. Ravichandran appreciated the NCPOR endeavors in all three poles and emphasized the importance of Polar Regions. In their addresses, former directors, Dr. P. C. Pandey appreciated the NCPOR's endeavors while Dr. Rasik Ravindra highlighted the commendable NCPOR's journey to highlight India’s presence in the Polar Regions. Wed, 17 May 2023 18:33:28 +0530NCPS 2023 commenced on 16th May 2023 with the sea-ice modeling and observation workshop. Dr. Raghu Murtugudde, IIT Bombay delivered the keynote lecture on the role of sea-ice in global climatic variability. About six lectures including 02 online have been delivered by the expert.Wed, 17 May 2023 18:12:00 +0530The NCPS 2023 inauguration was graced by the Chief Guest-Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences Government of India; Guest of Honor-Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Director, NIAS, and former directors of NCPOR- Dr. P. C. Pandey, Dr. Rasik Ravindra, & Dr. S. Rajan; Dr. Vijay Kumar & Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR .Wed, 17 May 2023 18:02:47 +0530 The Indian Antarctic Act, 2022 The Bill passed by Hon’ble Loksabha on 22nd July 2022 and by Hon’ble Rajyasabha on 1st August 2022. The Indian Antarctic Act, 2022 (No 13 of 2022) received the assent of the Hon’ble President of India on   6th August 2022 and then notified in the Gazette of India on 8th August 2022. The Act aims to provide for national measures for protecting the Antarctic environment and dependent and associated ecosystems and to give effect to the Antarctic Treaty, the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Enforcement of the Indian Antarctic Act, 2022 In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section1 of the Indian Antarctic Act, 2022 (13 of 2022), the Central Government appointed the 7th day of August 2023, as the date on which the provisions of said Act came into force (The Gazette of India, EO, PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii), CG-DL-E-07082023-247892, No 3358, Ministry of Earth Sciences Notification, S.O. 3509(E), dated 7th August, 2023). Constitution of the "Committee for Antarctic Governance and Environmental Protection (CAG-EP)" In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 23 of the Indian Antarctic Act, 2022 (13 of 2022), the Central Government hereby established a Committee on Antarctic Governance and Environmental Protection (CAG-EP) consisting of (1) The Secretary, MoES as Chairperson (2) ten members from concerned Ministries (3) three expert members, and (4) member Secretary from MoES (The Gazette of India, EO, PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii), CG-DL-E-07082023-247893, No 3357, Ministry of Earth Sciences Notification, S.O. 3508(E), dated 7th August 2023).Functions of the CAG-EP According to the provisions of the Act, the Committee on Antarctic Governance and Environmental Protection (CAG-EP) has been constituted and notified by the Central Government has the following functions: (a) monitor, implement and ensure compliance of the relevant international laws, emission standards and rules for the protection of the Antarctic environment by the Operators or by any other persons engaged in programmes and activities in Antarctica; (b) undertake any advisory, supervisory or enforcement activities in relation to programmes and activities in Antarctica; (c) obtain and review relevant information and reports provided by Parties to the Treaty, the Convention, the Protocol and other Parties engaged in programmes and activities in Antarctica; (d) maintain records pertaining to the programmes and activities conducted by Parties in Antarctica; (e) ensure that the programmes and activities are consistent with India's obligations under the Treaty, the Convention, the Protocol and with such other relevant law for the time being in force in India; (f) determine the terms and conditions of the permit issued under this Act; (g) negotiate fees or charges with other Parties to the Treaty, the Convention and the Protocol on a case to case basis in respect of the programmes and activities in Antarctica; (h) collaborate with other Parties to attain the above goals; and (i) such other functions as may be delegated to it by the Central Government Designation of Courts of Sessions In exercise of the powers conferred by section 48 of the Indian Antarctic Act, 2022 (13 of 2022) and in consultation with the High Court of Delhi, Delhi and the High Court of Bombay, Porvorim, Goa, the Central Government hereby designates the Court of the Additional Session Judge-03, South, Saket, New Delhi and theCourt of the District Judge-I, Panaji, Goa as the Designated Courts for the trial of offences punishable under the said Act, dated 13th March 2024. Under this provision: ·         The Designated Court shall have jurisdiction to try any offence punishable under this Act. ·         No Designated Court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under this Act except upon a complaint in writing made by an officer authorised in this behalf by the Central Government by notification. ·         The Designated Court may, upon perusal of a complaint made under this Act, take cognizance of that offence without the accused being committed to it for trial. ·         Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, for the purposes of conferring jurisdiction, an offence under this Act, committed by any person or Operator in Antarctica shall be deemed to have been committed in India. ·         While trying an offence under this Act, the Designated Court may also try an offence under any other law, other than an offence under this Act with which the accused may be charged at the same trial under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.    Designation of Inspectors (See page 3212 of the Gazette Notification) In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 30 of the Indian Antarctic Act, 2022 (13 of 2022), the Central Government hereby designates Dr. Aparna Shukla, Scientist, Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi and Dr. Avinash Kumar, Scientist, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, Goa as Inspectors for performing the duties and exercising the powers of inspections in India under the provisions of the said Act, dated 23rd July 2024. The Inspector may, for the purposes of this Act— (a) enter and search any place including vessel, container, platform anchored at sea, shipping container or conveyance; (b) examine any substance, product or thing; (c) open and examine any receptacle or package, if it contains any doubtful substance, product or thing; (d) examine any book, record, data or other documents and make copies or take extracts of the same; (e) take samples of things, if relevant; (f) conduct any test or take any measurement; and (g) such other functions as may be prescribed. The Inspector may confiscate a sample taken in violation of the permit issued under this Act. The owner or person-in-charge of a place being inspected and every person found in the place of inspection shall— (a) extend all reasonable assistance to enable the Inspector to carry out his duties under this Act; and (b) provide any information which the Inspector may require. The Indian Antarctic Act 2022 - Click hereThu, 19 Dec 2024 11:59:33 +0530The scientific proposal evaluation workshop for the 43rd ISEA commenced on May 15, 2023. Dr. Rahul Mohan welcomed the gathering and Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR addressed the participants. Dr. Rasik Ravindra briefed about Antarctic law while Dr. S. Saini informed about the Antarctic operations. Scientific proposals from 13 institutes under the theme Earth sciences and Glaciology were evaluated by the core and subject expert committee comprising of Prof. N. C. Pant. Dr. Rasik Ravindra, Dr. Thamban Meloth, Dr. Vijay Kumar, Prof. Pallamraju and Prof. G. N. Nayak.Tue, 16 May 2023 11:56:37 +0530NCPOR is pleased to announce the list of selected participants for two NCPS2023 events: the SiMO Workshop and the YPSM & Open Science Conference on May 16-19. Congratulations to the participants! Please check the NCPS-2023 website for further details: http://ncps.ncpor.res.in/Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:34:24 +0530एनसीपीओआर में नराकास, दक्षिण  गोवा के तत्वावधान में “राज्यस्तरीय प्रश्नोत्तरी प्रतियोगिता” का आयोजन 28 मार्च 2023 को किया गया था। इस प्रतियोगिता में 30 से अधिक संस्थानों के लगभग 120  प्रतिभागियों ने भाग लिया था।  प्रश्नोत्तरी प्रतियोगिता में प्राप्त अंको  के आधार पर विजेताओं की  सूची के इस प्रकार हैं।  1 राहुल देव शर्मा, भारतीय तटरक्षक वैमानिकी निरीक्षण सेवा,  प्रथम 2 रविन्द्र  सिंह, एनसीपीओआर, द्वतीय 3 अभिजीत, गोवा  शिपयार्ड  लिमिटेड, द्वतीय 4 गणेश बालकृष्ण कुंभार, दूरदर्शन केंद्र, तृतीय 5 केशव कुमार मीणा, सीमा शुल्क,  तृतीय 6 अभिषेक मिश्रा, भारतीय तटरक्षक वायु परिक्षेत्र, तृतीय 7 अमन कुमार शर्मा, एनसीपीओआर, सांत्वना सभी विजेताओं को हार्दिक  बधाई।  विजेताओं को प्रमाण  पत्र  नराकास, दक्षिण  गोवा की होने वाली आगामी  बैठक  में  दिये  जायेगे।  सभी प्रतिभागियों को इस प्रतियोगिता में भाग लेकर  सफल  बनाने  हेतु आभार  एवं  धन्यवाद। Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:09:15 +0530 Dr. Prakash Chauhan, Director, NRSC-ISRO delivered the NCPOR Foundation Day lecture. He highlighted the application of different types of satellites in various fields like research, agriculture, natural resource management, etc. Dr. Rahul Mohan delivered the vote of thanks.Thu, 06 Apr 2023 09:58:15 +0530  NCPOR celebrated it's 23rd Foundation Day in the gracious presence of Chief guest -Honorable Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant; Special Guest- Dr. Prakash Chauhan, Director, NRSC-ISRO, Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director Dr. Rahul Mohan, Dr. Vijay Kumar MoES and other dignitaries. Dr. Avinash Kumar coordinated the event and Dr. Rahul Mohan delivered the welcome address & briefed about the NCPOR journey. Dr. Thamban Meloth discussed the institute's vision to make Indian Polar and ocean research to new heights. In his address, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant appreciated the world-class research being carried out at NCPOR and also discussed the importance of conducting polar research.  On this special occasion, Dr. Pramod Sawant along with Dr. Prakash Chauhan, Director NRSC- ISRO, Dr. Thamban Meloth & Dr. Rahul Mohan released NCPOR's first Polar Science Comic in Hindi, English & Konkani to create awareness about polar science among children & general public.Thu, 06 Apr 2023 09:51:40 +0530Chief Guest-Dr. Pramod Sawant viewed the virtual reality show and enjoyed the immersive experience of Antarctica and Southern Ocean. During his lab visit, Dr. Sawant appreciated the state-of-the-art laboratory facilities used by NCPOR scientists to explore the polar and ocean regions.  Thu, 06 Apr 2023 09:48:31 +0530Summer Internship result at NCPOR 2023 - click hereFri, 24 Mar 2023 11:33:29 +0530Dr KP Krishnan, Scientist F & Group Director at NCPOR passed away on 21/3/2023 evening after a brief illness. Dr Krishnan has been leading the Indian Arctic Programme and achieved several accolades for the country. May The Great Soul Rest in Eternal Peace. The funeral will be held at Kochi at 2pm today (22/3/2023). Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:26:38 +0530National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, is the nodal agency for implementation of the Indian Antarctic Programme. Hitherto, forty one scientific expeditions to Antarctica have been successfully completed and the 42nd Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (ISEA) is currently underway. The 43rd ISEA (XLIII ISEA) is scheduled to be launched in October-November 2023 and the proceedings are being initiated through this advertisement. Invitation for innovative research proposals for the 43rd Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (XLIII-ISEA)    Last date extended upto 10.04.2023 To Apply online click here  For Advertisement Click Here Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:46:45 +0530NCPOR Invites Nominations from Scientists/Researchers for forthcoming IODP expedition 401 -  Click HereThu, 23 Feb 2023 16:19:50 +0530National Conference for Polar Sciences (NCPS) 2023 website (http://ncps.ncpor.res.in/) launch and conference brochure release were held at NCPOR by Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR. Dr. Rahul Mohan Chairman of Organising Committee, Dr. Anil Kumar Chairman of Scientific Committee, Dr Avinash Kumar, Convenor briefed them on the program taking place at NCPOR during May 16-19, 2023.Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:17:05 +0530Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director NCPOR unfurled the Indian National Flag on the occasion of 74th Republic Day celebrations at NCPOR. NCPOR staff and their family members were also present on the occasion. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 09:43:16 +0530 NCPOR Invites Nominations from Scientists/Researchers for forthcoming IODP expedition 403 Click Here Fri, 06 Jan 2023 18:07:45 +0530Result of Winter Internship Students at NCPOR - Click HereWed, 28 Dec 2022 16:15:22 +0530विदेश मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार द्वारा फिजी सरकार के सहयोग से  दिनांक 15-17 फरवरी 2023 को फिजी में 12वें विश्व हिंदी सम्मेलन का आयोजन किया जा रहा है। अधिक जानकारी के लिए कृपया नीचे दी गई  वेबसाइट लिंक देखे  https://vishwahindisammelan.gov.in/Mon, 26 Dec 2022 16:36:49 +0530Call for proposals for scientific research in the Arctic region 2023-2024  Click hereThu, 15 Dec 2022 11:01:15 +0530Extended last date to receive call for applications for Exp 401 and 402 - Click hereMon, 05 Dec 2022 13:13:35 +0530HE Shri. Sreedharan Pillai, Governor of Goa inaugurated the two days Open Day organized by NCPOR on the occasion of Antarctica Day in the presence of Shri. Sayeed Rashid, Postmaster General, Goa Region, Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, Sh. M. Javed Beg and other dignitaries. Release of Special Cover, customized My Stamp, Special cancellation on Bharati-The Indian Research station in Antarctica-Celebrating a Decade.Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:54:54 +0530ISRO Chairman Sh. S. Somanath and Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, Ex-Chairman and Member of the Space Commission visited NCPOR on 27 November 2022. Director, NCPOR, Dr. Thamban Meloth received and briefed them on various activities of NCPOR. Dr. Thamban Meloth also briefed on the ongoing upgradation of the ISRO's ground station facilities in Antarctica to ISRO Chairman, Sh. S. Somnath. ISRO has been an integral part of the Indian Scientific Expeditions to Antarctica #ISEATue, 29 Nov 2022 12:58:26 +0530On the occasion of Antarctica Day, NCPOR cordially invites you to an Open Day in the solicit presence of the Chief Guest, His Excellency Shri P.S. Sreedharan Pillai, Hon'ble Governor of Goa   Invitation - Click Here   Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:55:36 +0530Result of Winter Internship Students at NCPOR - Click HereFri, 25 Nov 2022 11:22:25 +0530Certificates were distributed to the winners of the Essay Competition, Quiz and Elocution Competition organized during the Vigilance Awareness Week 2022 at NCPOR. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:17:17 +0530The Valedictory and award distribution function of the Vigilance Awareness Week 2022 was held at NCPOR on 4th Nov., 2022 in the presence of Chief guest Sh.Ashesh Kumar, SP, CBI Goa Branch, Dr. N. Anilkumar, Director Incharge and Dr.Rahul MohanWed, 09 Nov 2022 13:12:57 +0530On the occasion of Vigilance Awareness Week 2022, NCPOR organised various competitions for the NCPOR employees. 1. Essay competition was organised on 1st Nov.,22 Topic: Vigilance, a pre-requisite for good and corruption-free governance. 2. Quiz Competition held on Nov.2, 22Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:08:43 +0530On the occasion of Vigilance Awareness Week 2022, NCPOR employees and staff members took the Integrity Pledge to eradicate corruption and build a better society. The pledge was administered by Dr. N. AnilKumar, Director in charge, NCPOR, on 31st October 2022.Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:08:30 +0530The “Vigilance Awareness Week” will be observed by the Institute from 31st October 2022 to 04th November 2022. The following activities will be held during Vigilance Awareness Week. 1. Integrity pledge would be administered by the Director to all the employees on 31st October, 2022 at 11.00 hrs at the Seminar hall. 2. Employees are also encouraged to take e-pledge which is available on the CVC’s website https://pledge.cvc.nic.in/  3. Essay competition will be held at 15.00 hrs, on 1st November,2022 in Seminar Hall. The topic will be announced one day before the competition. 4.  Quiz competition will be held at 15.00 hrs, on 2nd November,2022 in Seminar Hall. 5. Elocution Competition will be held at 15.00 hrs, on 3rd November 2022 in Seminar Hall. The topic will be announced at the time of the competition. 6. The concluding function will be held on 4th November, 2022 at 15:00 hrs in Auditorium Hall. Prize distribution of various competitions will be given for these events.     Theme: “Corruption free India for a developed Nation”. Sr.No Date & Time Event 1. 31.10.2022 at 11:00 hrs Integrity Pledge   2. Anytime e-pledge 3. 01.11.2022 at 15:00 hrs Essay Writing Competition 4. 02.11.2022 at 15:00 hrs Quiz Competition 5. 03.11.2022 at 15:00 hrs Elocution Competition (5 Minutes to each participant) 6. 04.11.2022 at 15:00 hrs Prize distribution and concluding Ceremony Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:20:16 +0530The Launching ceremony of 42ISEA and Briefing lectures to the members held at NCPOR on 22/10/2022. The special invitees Dr Nidhin Cyril Joseph and Capt B K Prasanna breifed about medical and health issues, safety measures and special care to be taken at Antarctica.   During the briefing lectures for Dr Thamban Meloth Director NCPOR briefed about the importance of Safety and time management in achieving the goals of 42ISEA. Dr Rahul Mohan, Group Director (AO&I) emphasized collaborative group activities and team managementWed, 26 Oct 2022 14:05:31 +0530NCPOR Invites Nominations from Scientists/Researchers for forthcoming IODP expedition 401 & 402 - Click HereFri, 30 Sep 2022 17:01:35 +0530एनसीपीओआर में हिन्दी पखवाड़ा के दौरान दिनांक 21 सितंबर 2022 को संस्थान के एमटीएस कर्मचारियों हेतु श्रुत लेखन प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन किया गया । इस प्रतियोगिता में सभी एमटीएस कर्मचारियों ने बढ़ चढ़ कर हिस्सा लिया ।Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:57:31 +0530 22 सितंबर 2022 को “हिंदी तथा मातृभाषा में शिक्षा क्यों और कैसे ? " विषय पर निबंध लेखन 23 सितंबर 2022 को टिप्पणी लेखन 23 सितंबर 2022 को “हिंदी एवं रोजगार " विषय पर भाषण Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:52:50 +0530 एनसीपीओआर में राजभाषा प्रोत्साहन पुरस्कार 2021-2022 हेतु हिन्दी और हिन्दीतर प्रतिभागियों द्वारा वर्ष के दौरान हिंदी में किये गए कार्यों को राजभाषा चयन समिति के समक्ष प्रस्तुत किया गयाl राजभाषा प्रोत्साहन पुरस्कारों की घोषणा हिन्दी पखवाड़ा के समापन समारोह में की जाएगी l Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:47:07 +0530एनसीपीओआर में हिन्दी पखवाड़ा के दौरान दिनांक 20 सितंबर 2022 को नराकास, दक्षिण गोवा के अंतर्गत आने वाले कार्यालयों हेतु हिन्दी निबंध लेखन प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन “भारत के अमृत महोत्सव में राजभाषा हिन्दी की भूमिका " विषय पर किया गया । इस प्रतियोगिता में 30 से अधिक कार्यालयों के लगभग 40 से अधिक अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों ने भाग लिया। Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:46:49 +0530एनसीपीओआर में हिन्दी पखवाड़ा के दौरान दिनांक 21 सितंबर 2022 को संस्थान के वैज्ञानिकों एवं शोधकर्ताओं द्वारा राजभाषा चयन समिति के सदस्यों की उपस्थिति में विभिन्न शोध विषयों पर पोस्टर प्रदर्शन एवं प्रस्तुतीकरण दिया गया lWed, 28 Sep 2022 14:46:14 +0530NCPOR, Goa organized "Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar" campaign on 5 beaches. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:24:55 +0530 एनसीपीओआर में राजभाषा प्रोत्साहन पुरस्कार 2021-2022 हेतु हिन्दी और हिन्दीतर प्रतिभागियों द्वारा वर्ष के दौरान हिंदी में किये गए कार्यों को राजभाषा चयन समिति के समक्ष प्रस्तुत किया गयाl राजभाषा प्रोत्साहन पुरस्कारों की घोषणा हिन्दी पखवाड़ा के समापन समारोह में की जाएगी l Official Language Encouragement Award 2021-2022 Activities done in Hindi during the year by Hindi and Hindi participants for the Official Language Encouragement Award 2021-2022 in NCPOR were presented before the Official Bhasha Selection Committee. Official language incentive awards will be announced at the closing ceremony of Hindi fortnight. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:01:23 +0530हिन्दी पखवाड़ा उद्घाटन समारोह एनसीपीओआर में “हिंदी पखवाड़ा” का आयोजन दिनांक 14 से 29 सितंबर, 2022 तक किया जा रहा है। हिंदी पखवाड़ा का शुभारंभ एनसीपीओआर निदेशक,डॉ. तंबान मेलोत, मुख्य अतिथि श्रीमती नीलम केंकरे, सदस्य सचिव,नराकास एवं राजभाषा अनुभाग के अधिकारियों द्वारा दीप प्रज्ज्वलित कर किया किया गया । इस दौरान एनसीपीओआर के वैज्ञानिक /अधिकारी/कर्मचारी उपस्थित रहे । हिन्दी पखवाड़ा उद्घाटन समारोह के उपरांत एनसीपीओआर के वैज्ञानिकों/अधिकारियों/कर्मचारियों एवं नराकास, दक्षिण गोवा के कार्यालयों हेतु विभिन्न प्रतियोगिताओं का आयोजन किया जा रहा है । Hindi fortnight opening ceremony "Hindi fortnight" is being organized in NCPOR from 14th to 29th September, 2022. Inauguration of Hindi fortnight NCPOR Director, Dr. Tamban Melot, Chief Guest Mrs. Neelam Kenkare, Member Secretary, Narakas and Officers of Officers of the Officers of Official Language Department. During this time NCPOR scientists /officers / staff were present. After the inauguration ceremony of Hindi fortnight various competitions are being organized for NCPOR's scientists/officials/employees & offices of Narakas, South Goa. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 17:50:05 +0530एनसीपीओआर में हिन्दी पखवाड़ा का आयोजन दिनांक 14 से 29 सितंबर 2022 तक किया जा रहा है ।  हिन्दी पखवाड़ा कार्यक्रम एवं प्रतियोगितायें  ( 14 – 29 सितंबर, 2022 ) का विवरण संलग्न है ।    Click Here for the details of Hindi Pakhwada program and competitions Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:57:00 +0530Shri PS Sreedharan Pillai, Honorable Goa Governor, inaugurated the International coastal cleanup day - "Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar Campaign" at Miramar Beach in Panjim, Goa. Following that, Dr. Pramod Sawant, Honourable Chief Minister of Goa graced the occasion.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:09:28 +0530XXXVII SCAR Delegates Meeting organised by NCPOR, Goa in hybrid mode (in-person and online) in which delegates from more than 50 countries have participated.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 12:02:43 +0530NCPOR organized Beach Cleaning Drive at Baina Beach along with Government Higher Secondary School and Vigyan Prasar officials on the occasion of the “Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar campaign" on 9th September 2022. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:57:54 +0530NCPOR organized Walkathon along with Deepvihar Higher Secondary School and MPT officials and Vigyan Prasar officials on the occasion of the “Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar campaign" on 8th September 2022. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:53:45 +0530Concluding ceremony of largest Coastal Cleanup drive at Bogmalo Beach, Goa initiated by Ministry of Earth Sciences. Honourable minister (Goa state) Shri. Mauvin Godinho graced the occasion as a chief guest.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:46:13 +0530On the occasion of the “Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar campaign" NCPOR staff participated in NCPOR Campus cleaning Drive activity on 24th August 2022 as a part of the 75 years of India Independence.Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:24:07 +0530On the occasion of India's 75th year of independence, NCPOR, Goa, has organized beach cleaning activities as part of the Swachh Sagar Surakschit Sagar Campaign on Aug 16, 2022 @ Miramar Beach (" Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav").Wed, 17 Aug 2022 15:59:43 +0530Result of Interview of Medical Officer (Contractual basis) - 42nd ISEA - Click HereWed, 17 Aug 2022 11:36:12 +0530Result of screening in & schedule of interview - Medical Officer   -  Click HereMon, 08 Aug 2022 20:30:21 +0530NCPOR Invites Nominations from Scientists/Researchers for forthcoming IODP expedition 389   To view click hereThu, 04 Aug 2022 16:48:54 +0530On the occasion of India's 75th year of independence, NCPOR, Goa, has organized beach cleaning activities as part of the Swachh Sagar Surakschit Sagar Campaign on August 2, 2022 (" Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav").Thu, 04 Aug 2022 14:00:20 +0530List of shortlisted candidates for various post of Logistics personnel on contract basis for 42-ISEA To view details click hereTue, 26 Jul 2022 10:32:14 +0530National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, Earth System Science Organization - under Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India is the nodal institute for coordinating the Indian Antarctic Programme. NCPOR calls for Medical Doctors on contract basis for its research bases (Bharati-Larsemann Hills and Maitri, Schirmacher Oasis) at Antarctica. The contract period is between 2022 and 2024 for the 42-Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica. A pre-registered online Interview for Medical Doctors for 42 - Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica. Interested candidates need to register themselves by 01st Aug 2022 by filling online application forms.   To view Advertisement - Click HereThu, 07 Jul 2022 10:19:20 +0530Result -  Click HereTue, 28 Jun 2022 14:29:33 +0530WALK-IN-INTERVIEW for logistics personal for 42 ISEA - Click HereWed, 22 Jun 2022 09:59:35 +0530Scientists and Staff Members of NCPOR Goa participated in the 8th International Yoga Day celebrationTue, 21 Jun 2022 16:56:19 +0530Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:08:52 +0530List of Selected Students for PhD at NCPOR - Click HereFri, 17 Jun 2022 17:23:08 +0530Background  Southern Ocean (SO) is a unique region which tends to have a global scientific relevance in terms of its role in climate change, its distinct physical, chemical properties and the related biological processes. In the light of the biogeochemical perspective, the SO in general and the Indian sector of the SO (ISSO) in particular, is still an understudied region. With the existing knowledge of SO it is quite impractical to derive any conclusion that can be useful for scientific understanding or societal benefits. Hence, a long term continuous study needs to be planned and executed on all interdisciplinary areas so as to obtain comprehensive understanding of the ISSO as well as it‟s influence on Tropical Indian Ocean (TIO) and climate. As seen from available literature the studies that have been carried out in the ISSO are sparse; whereas most of the studies in the ISSO are confined to the Australian and African sectors. Long term monitoring in the ISSO would facilitate better understanding of the interactions between polar, subtropics, and tropics regions which would help us explaining the role of various processes occurring in the ISSO ecosystem in global climate change.    In order to understand the processes those are involved in modulating the climate variability in a regional as well as global scale and its implications on the living resources and biogeochemical cycles, Indian SO research program was initiated in 2004. This program was initiated by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) to pursue multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional research activities addressing various key scientific components including air-sea interactions, lower atmospheric processes, hydrodynamics, biogeochemistry, biodiversity (bacteria, plankton and higher marine organisms) etc. Since its inception in 2004, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) is the national nodal agency for planning, coordinating and executing the Indian Scientific Expedition to Southern Ocean (ISESO). Till date 11 expeditions are being carried out addressing some of the above mentioned research components. The results obtained from theses expeditions are quite encouraging as they provided some significant data/information on various physical, biological and biogeochemical processes occurring across the various frontal zones in the SO. However, the information gathered from these expeditions are not sufficient to establish the influence of SO on global climate and also at what extent the SO processes respond to or drive climate variability. This underscores the need for sustained observations from the SO to understand the physical and biogeochemical processes responsible for climate variability.   For Advertisement/Cruise Plan - Click Here For Application - Click Here   Last Date to submit Application - 10th July 2022Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:40:17 +0530Anti Terrorism Day was observed today at NCPOR, Goa. Director NCPOR, Shri Mirza Javed Beg administered the pledge to all Scientists and staff   Fri, 20 May 2022 17:16:20 +0530National Workshop to Evaluate the Scientific Proposals for the 42-Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica is scheduled from 07-08 June 2022 at NCPOR premisesWed, 18 May 2022 17:26:50 +0530Result of Summer Internship Students at NCPOR - Click HereTue, 26 Apr 2022 11:55:01 +0530NCPOR celebrated its 22nd Foundation Day. Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Earth Sciences, addressed the gathering online on this momentous occasionTue, 05 Apr 2022 14:41:36 +0530NCPOR Invites Nominations from Scientists/Researchers for forthcoming IODP expedition 400 To view click hereTue, 05 Apr 2022 11:26:15 +0530Phytoplankton- the base of the food web To view details - click here Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:16:27 +0530Advertisement  - Click Here 42-ISEA format - Click Here  Click here for pdf To download Larsemann Hills Geology Map  - Click Here  To download Schirmacher Oasis Geomorphology map  - Click Here  To download LG-AIS  Map  - Click Here To apply online - click here   Note : The last date for submitting the 42ISEA proposal/s is now extended to 25th April 2022   Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:52:34 +0530As a part of Science Fiesta 2022, NCPOR is organizing a program ‘Ask a Scientist’ wherein anyone can ask questions related to Polar and Ocean realms. The program will be open to students and the general public.   About the program: Ask a Scientist Polar Regions and oceans continue to be shrouded in mystery, which scientists are currently attempting to unravel. The 'Ask a Scientist' program will give a forum for anyone to submit questions on the Polar and Ocean domains. The program's primary objective is to arouse interest in the polar and ocean regions by responding to their questions/inquiries.   Anyone interested may submit a question prior to the event on ncporoutreach@gmail.com (but no later than February 19, 2022) and responses will be given during the event. Although there will be an opportunity to ask questions on-the-spot during the program.    Date: 21st February, 2022  Timing:  3:00 -4:00pm  IST   Registration link: https://forms.gle/rNEnY2nrMDiLZ89c9  (Participation through registration only)     Besides, the following two popular science lectures by NCPOR scientists have been planned as a part of Science Fiesta 2022: 1 Lecture entitled ‘Science, Scientists and Adventure’ by Dr. Swati Nagar on 24th Feb, 2022. Open to school students Vth to Xth. 2. Lecture ‘ Life in Deep Oceans’ by Dr. Baban Ingole, Visiting Scientist, NCPOR on 25th Feb. 2022. Open to students and the general public. (Registration link: https://forms.gle/KkUTDp9LSe5PCQuj6) Online Program Schedule BrochureThu, 17 Feb 2022 15:32:52 +0530IODP call for Proposals - Click Here  Deadline: April 1, 2022 More information is available at:  https://www.iodp.org/proposals/call-for-proposalsThu, 27 Jan 2022 16:03:50 +0530भारती स्टेशन, अंटार्कटिका में 10 जनवरी 2022 को  "विश्व हिन्दी दिवस ” बहुत उत्साहपूर्वक मनाया  गया। इस अवसर  पर कई  हिंदी प्रतियोगिताएं आयोजित की गई और विजेताओं को पुरस्कार दिया  गया। Thu, 13 Jan 2022 16:15:02 +0530 NCPOR Invites Nominations from Scientists/Researchers for forthcoming IODP expedition 399 -  click here Fri, 17 Dec 2021 11:25:59 +0530The SCAR Open Science Conferences are held every two years to draw attention to Antarctic issues. They provide an opportunity for scientists working in Polar Regions from across the world to present their work, network, and address the most pressing issues in Antarctic Research.  NCPOR under the Ministry of Earth Sciences takes the pride and pleasure to host the SCAR Biennial Meetings and Open Science Conference (OSC) 2022. The SCAR OSC will be held online from 1-10 August 2022 under the "Antarctica in a Changing World". The event will feature a comprehensive schedule of various meetings, symposia, daily plenary lectures, and poster sessions, etc.  The first pre-conference circular of SCAR Open Science Conference (OSC), 2022 has been released on the occasion of Antarctica Day (December 1, 2021). For more details, visit: https://scar2022.org/   First pre-conference circular of SCAR Open Science Conference (OSC), 2022   -  Click here   SCAR 2022 Open Science Conference Brochure  - Click Here   Wed, 18 May 2022 15:46:29 +0530Best paintings of the Painting competition under category I (Class 5th to 8th)Mon, 03 Jan 2022 10:58:16 +0530Best paintings of the  Painting competition under category II (Class 9th to 12th)Mon, 03 Jan 2022 10:58:01 +0530राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति-2020 के कार्यान्वयन में वैज्ञानिक एवं तकनीकी शब्दावली की भूमिका पर दो दिवसीय राष्ट्रीय संगोष्ठी का उद्घाटन राष्ट्रीय ध्रुवीय एवं समुद्री अनुसंधान केन्द्र, गोवा में वैज्ञानिक एवं तकनीकी शब्दावली आयोग, नई दिल्ली के तत्वावधान में आयोजित दो दिवसीय राष्ट्रीय संगोष्ठी का उदघाटन 25 नवंबर को हुआ। इस अवसर पर मुख्य अतिथि श्री बी. बी. निकम, क्षेत्रीय रेलवे प्रबन्धक कोंकण रेलवे, एनसीपीओआर के निदेशक श्री मिर्जा जावेद बेग एवं वैज्ञानिक तथा राजभाषा अधिकारी डॉ. रवि मिश्रा, वैज्ञानिक एवं तकनीकी शब्दावली आयोग के पदाधिकारी इंजी. जयसिंह रावत एवं डॉ शाहजाद अहमद अंसारी सहित विभिन्न संस्थानों से आए लगभग 160 प्रतिभागी उपस्थित रहे।Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:13:10 +0530राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति-2020 के कार्यान्वयन में वैज्ञानिक एवं तकनीकी शब्दावली की भूमिका विषय पर आयोजित दो दिवसीय राष्ट्रीय संगोष्ठी सफलतापूर्वक सम्पन्न राष्ट्रीय ध्रुवीय एवं समुद्री अनुसंधान केन्द्र, गोवा में वैज्ञानिक एवं तकनीकी शब्दावली आयोग, नई दिल्ली के तत्वावधान में आयोजित दो दिवसीय राष्ट्रीय संगोष्ठी का समापन 26 नवंबर2021 को हुआ। इस अवसर पर मुख्य अतिथि श्रीमती नीलम केंकरे,सदस्य सचिव, नराकास दक्षिण गोवा, एनसीपीओआर के निदेशक मिर्जा जावेद बेग प्रतिभागियों को प्रमाणपत्र वितरित करते हुए। इस अवसर पर केंद्र के वैज्ञानिक एवं राजभाषा अधिकारी डॉ. रवि मिश्रा, वैज्ञानिक एवं तकनीकी शब्दावली आयोग के पदाधिकारी इंजी. जयसिंह रावत एवं डॉ शाहजाद अहमद अंसारी उपस्थित रहे।Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:12:17 +0530राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति-2020 के कार्यान्वयन में वैज्ञानिक एवं तकनीकी शब्दावली की भूमिका विषय पर आयोजित दो दिवसीय राष्ट्रीय संगोष्ठी में 25 नवंबर 2021 को व्याख्यान देते एमएनआईटी जयपुर के प्रोफेसर धनश्याम सिंह. चौधरी, राष्ट्रीय समुद्र विज्ञान संस्थान गोवा के वैज्ञानिक डॉ राजीव सारस्वत, नेवी चिल्ड्रन स्कूल गोवा की प्राचार्या श्रीमती अनुपमा मेहरा तथा एमएनआईटी जयपुर की डॉ. सुनंदा सिन्हा ।Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:11:24 +0530राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति-2020 के कार्यान्वयन में वैज्ञानिक एवं तकनीकी शब्दावली की भूमिका विषय पर आयोजित दो दिवसीय राष्ट्रीय संगोष्ठी में 26 नवंबर 2021 को व्याख्यान देते शासकीय पीजी कॉलेज किशनगढ के प्रोफेसर सीपी पोखरना, विज्ञान लेखिका डॉ. शुभ्रता मिश्रा, एसजीजी विश्वविद्यालय सरगुजा के प्रोफेसर एमएम रंगा तथा नेहरु अध्ययन केंद्र, जोधपुर के निदेशक डॉ. दिनेश कुमार गहलोत।Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:11:10 +0530Short Comic story writing competition organized by NCPOR - Comic story by Ms. R. Jay Harni , class 7th student from Amrita Vidyalayam K.K.Nagar ChennaiWed, 01 Dec 2021 16:46:05 +0530Digital Participation certificates of the online Painting competition and Short Comic story writing competition organized by NCPOR can be downloaded from Antarctica Day webpage visit: http://antarcticaday.ncpor.res.in   Wed, 01 Dec 2021 15:54:39 +0530NCPOR under the aegis of the Ministry of Earth Sciences is hosting the 7th India International Science Festival in Panaji, Goa from 10th to 13th December 2021. The organizers of the IISF 2021 are the Ministry of  Earth Sciences, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and Vijnana Bharati.  The theme of IISF 2021 is ‘Celebrating the Creativity in Science’. IISF 2021 will have twelve programs including the mega-science and technology expo. All the programs have been categorized according to the five pillars (Freedom Struggle, Ideas@75; Acheivements@75; Actions@75, and Resolves@75) as suggested by PM Shri. Narendra Modi. Thus reflecting the spirit and idea of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.   The event will be organized in hybrid mode (virtual and physical). This will provide an ease to many interested people across India to attend the program virtually. IISF Brochure : https://www.scienceindiafest.org/brochure/brochure_IISF_2021_web.pdf     For more details and registration, visit: www.scienceindiafest.orgFri, 26 Nov 2021 11:53:25 +0530  विषय – राष्ट्रीय ध्रुवीय एवं समुद्री अनुसंधान केन्द्र में वैज्ञानिक एवं तकनीकी शब्दावली आयोग, नई दिल्ली के तत्वावधान में “दो दिवसीय राष्ट्रीय संगोष्ठी (25-26 नवंबर 2021)” के आयोजन के संबंध में I   राष्ट्रीय ध्रुवीय एवं समुद्री अनुसंधान केन्द्र में वैज्ञानिक एवं तकनीकी शब्दावली आयोग, नई दिल्ली के तत्वावधान मे दिनांक 25-26 नवंबर 2021 को दो दिवसीय राष्ट्रीय संगोष्ठी का आयोजन  “राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति-2020 के कार्यान्वयन में वैज्ञानिक एवं तकनीकी शब्दावली आयोग की भूमिका"  विषय पर किया जा रहा है ।  आप सभी से अनुरोध है कि इस राष्ट्रीय संगोष्ठी मे भाग लेने हेतु दिनांक 19 नवंबर 2021 तक गूगल फॉर्म में पंजीकृत करें या ईमेल के माध्यम से सूचित करें ।  प्रशिक्षण सामग्री वैज्ञानिक एवं तकनीकी शब्दावली आयोग,नई दिल्ली  द्वारा प्रदान की जाएगी। गूगलफॉर्म लिंक -  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iVARK_7vLyRKBqbQvcOVujWzzjjhfxMnqMepyZvBK40/edit?usp=sharing  Tue, 09 Nov 2021 16:08:26 +0530NCPOR Invites Nominations from Scientists/Researchers for forthcoming IODP expedition 397 & 398 click hereWed, 03 Nov 2021 10:58:14 +0530As a part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2021, NCPOR organized Online Quiz CompetitionFri, 29 Oct 2021 16:39:07 +0530As a part of  Vigilance Awareness Week 2021, NCPOR organized Elocution Competition at NCPOR on 29th October 2021.Fri, 29 Oct 2021 16:38:44 +0530NCPOR scientists and staff took the integrity pledge to mark the Vigilance Awareness Week 2021 towards 'Independent India at 75: Self Reliance and Integrity'.Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:15:35 +0530NCPOR is organizing an online Painting Competition and Short Comic Story Writing Competition to celebrate 75 years of India’s Independence - Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and Antarctica Day 2021.  The Painting Competition is open for schools students and the Short Comic Story Writing competition is open for all. For more details on participation in both or any one competition, kindly visit: http://antarcticaday.ncpor.res.in/ For any query, feel free to write to us (Email: ncporoutreach@gmail.com)  Brochures Painting Competition - Click here  Short Comic Story Writing Competition - Click here Wed, 20 Oct 2021 15:35:21 +0530 International Conference and Ministerial Meet to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Protocol on Environmental Protection (Madrid protocol) of the Antarctic Treaty Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says India is committed to curtail carbon emissions in the Antarctic atmosphere    Click Here   https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1760870 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:57:54 +0530India Extends Supports for two Marine Protected Areas (MPA) in Antarctica   Click Here Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:33:23 +0530With reference to direct recruitment to the post of Coordinator Grade-IV advertised vide No. NCPOR/21/2020 published in leading newspapers and uploaded on NCPOR website, it is for information to all concerned that the recruitment process for the mentioned post is cancelled due to administrative reasons.    Notice - Click Here Thu, 30 Sep 2021 15:56:56 +0530एनसीपीओआर में इस वर्ष हिन्दी पखवाड़े का आयोजन 7 से 21 सितंबर 2021 तक किया गया तथा इसके अंतर्गत विभिन्न प्रतियोगितायों का आयोजन किया गया, जिसमे संस्थान के सभी वर्ग के अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों ने भाग लिया। चयन समिति द्वारा विभिन्न प्रतियोगिताओं में निम्नलिखित विजेताओं की घोषणा की गई हैं। श्रुत लेखन प्रतियोगिता  प्रथम श्रीनिवास  राव द्वितीय अनिकेत नाईक तृतीय दाजीबा चुरी किशोर जाधव     पावर प्वाइंट प्रस्तुतीकरण   प्रथम रोहित श्रीवास्तव द्वितीय शुभम त्रिपाठी तृतीय जूही यादव   भाषण प्रतियोगिता प्रथम डॉ राहुल  मोहन द्वितीय डॉ  शरत चन्द्र  त्रिपाठी तृतीय डॉ  रविदास नाइक  निबंध लेखन प्रतियोगिता कुल आठ  पुरस्कार (चार  हिन्दी भाषी  एवं चार  हिन्दीतर भाषी )।  निबंध का विषय- “संयुक्त राष्ट्र संघ में हिन्दी”                                      पुरस्कार हिन्दी हिंदीतर  प्रथम डॉ परमानन्द  शर्मा                  निखिल गुरव द्वितीय डॉ प्रिंस  प्रकाश कावेरी कुंबार तृतीय किलेदार सिंह  तोमर    अविराज  सिंह जाधव          आशीष  पैंडिणकर      स्वेता मोरजे       टिप्पणी लेखन प्रतियोगिता   प्रथम  श्रीमती पल्लवी  नाईक द्वितीय श्री पुरुषोत्तम  केनी तृतीय अश्वेष मयंकर     क्विज प्रतियोगिता  प्रथम राहुल कुमार द्वितीय राहुल घुले तृतीय राहुल मावी   अनुवाद प्रतियोगिता  प्रथम अभिषेक  त्यागी द्वितीय डॉ ए जे  लुइस तृतीय श्रेया  मोरजेर्कर   Tue, 21 Sep 2021 16:22:41 +0530वर्ष 2020-2021 के दौरान हिन्दी में अधिकाधिक कार्य करने वाले निम्नलिखित अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों को राजभाषा प्रोत्साहन पुरस्कार दिया जाता है-   पुरस्कार  हिन्दी  हिंदीतर  प्रथम रविंद्र सिंह अंकिता सतोस्कर द्वितीय प्रतिभा पांडे अमन शर्मा सौम्या  तारी साहिना गाजी तृतीय प्रदीप कुमार विद्या  भूषण कौशांबी प्रसाद रिया नाईक प्राफिला गांवकर तेजस्वनी पखिड़े Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:49:43 +0530नराकास के अंतर्गत आने वाले सभी कार्यालयों हेतु  "निबंध लेखन प्रतियोगिता" के परिणाम      पुरस्कार             नाम                        पदनाम                        पता                                   प्रथम सोनू उत्तम  नाविक (क्यूए ), 11696-एम    मुख्यालय , संख्या -11 , तटरक्षक जिला (गोवा ) तटरक्षक  परिक्षेत्र, चिकोलना    द्वितीय नरेश कुमार स. स. अ. अन्तर  राज्य  पुलिस  बेतार  केन्द्र बम्बोलिम, गोवा        तृतीय ख्याति चौरसिया     सहायक  प्रबंधक सिंडिकेट बैंक,  हारबर ब्रांच, गोवा  Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:47:13 +0530एनसीपीओआर में हिन्दी पखवाड़ा का सफलतापूर्वक आयोजन दिनांक 07-21 सितंबर 2021 तक किया गया । 21 सितंबर 2021 को समापन समारोह एनसीपीओआर के सभागार कक्ष में आयोजित किया गया जिसमें हिन्दी पखवाड़ा के दौरान आयोजित विभिन्न प्रतियोगिताओं के विजेताओं के नामों की घोषणा की गई एवं निदेशक महोदय द्वारा पुरस्कार वितरण किया गया । Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:21:40 +0530 On the eve of the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day, beach cleaning programme was conducted befittingly at Velsao Beach on September 18, 2021. This program was conducted by the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) as part of the Swachh Sagar (Clean Seas) Campaign of the MoES to commemorate the 75 years of Indian Independence (Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsava). Over 50 participants from the NCPOR actively participated in this programme. Mon, 20 Sep 2021 15:59:55 +0530 हिन्दी पखवाड़ा- 2021 - एनसीपीओआर में हिन्दी पखवाड़ा के दौरान दिनांक 17 सितंबर 2021 को संस्थान के वैज्ञानिकों /अधिकारियों /कर्मचारियों के लिए एनसीपीओआर ऑडिटोरियम हॉल में क्विज़ प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन किया गया। इस प्रतियोगिता में एनसीपीओआर कर्मियों ने बढ़ चढ़ कर हिस्सा लिया । Mon, 20 Sep 2021 15:40:01 +0530 हिन्दी पखवाड़ा- 2021 : एनसीपीओआर में हिन्दी पखवाड़ा के दौरान दिनांक 14 सितंबर 2021 को संस्थान के वैज्ञानिकों /अधिकारियों /कर्मचारियों द्वारा राजभाषा चयन समिति के सदस्यों की उपस्थिति में भाषण प्रतियोगिता विषय- "ऑनलाइन कार्यालय" पर प्रस्तुतीकरण दिया गया l Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:04:40 +0530 हिन्दी पखवाड़ा- 2021 : एनसीपीओआर में हिन्दी पखवाड़ा के दौरान दिनांक 09 सितंबर 2021 को संस्थान के वैज्ञानिकों एवं शोधकर्ताओं द्वारा राजभाषा चयन समिति के सदस्यों की उपस्थिति में विभिन्न शोध विषयों जैसे ग्लोबल वार्मिंग, माइक्रोप्लास्टिक, महासागर विज्ञान एवं पृथ्वी के बढ़ते तापमान पर पावर प्वाइंट प्रस्तुतीकरण दिया गया l Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:06:24 +0530हिन्दी पखवाड़ा- 2021 : एनसीपीओआर में हिन्दी पखवाड़ा के दौरान दिनांक 08 सितंबर 2021 को संस्थान के एमटीएस कर्मचारियों हेतु श्रुत लेखन प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन किया गया । इस प्रतियोगिता में सभी एमटीएस कर्मचारियों ने बढ़ चढ़ कर हिस्सा लिया । श्रुत लेखन प्रतियोगिता में भाग लेते हुए एमटीएस कर्मचारी।Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:59:44 +0530एनसीपीओआर में राजभाषा प्रोत्साहन पुरस्कार 2020-2021 हेतु हिन्दी और हिन्दीतर प्रतिभागियों द्वारा वर्ष के दौरान हिंदी में किये गए कार्यों को राजभाषा चयन समिति के समक्ष प्रस्तुत किया गया l राजभाषा प्रोत्साहन पुरस्कारों की घोषणा हिन्दी पखवाड़ा के समापन समारोह में की जाएगी lThu, 09 Sep 2021 14:53:09 +0530एनसीपीओआर में  “हिंदी पखवाड़ा” का आयोजन 7 से 21 सितंबर, 2021 तक किया जा रहा है।   हिंदी पखवाड़ा  के दौरान आयोजित कार्यक्रम एवं प्रतियोगिताओं का विवरण – हिन्दी पखवाड़ा का शुभारंभ : 07 सितंबर 2021 को प्रातःकाल 10 बजे निदेशक महोदय द्वारा दीप प्रज्ज्वलन के साथ। हिन्दी पखवाड़ा का समापन : 21 सितंबर 2021 को पुरस्कार वितरण समारोह तथा मध्यांह भोज के साथ । 01. राजभाषा प्रोत्साहन पुरस्कार: वर्ष 2020-2021 के दौरान हिन्दी में अधिकाधिक कार्य करने वाले हिन्दी एवं हिंदीतर अधिकारियों एवं  कर्मचारियों हेतु राजभाषा प्रोत्साहन पुरस्कार हेतु निरीक्षण एवं चयन 07 सितंबर 2021, अपराहन 15-16 बजे होगा । पुरस्कारों  का विवरण : कुल बारह  पुरस्कार (छः हिन्दी भाषी एवं छः हिन्दीतर भाषी) । हिन्दी एवं हिन्दीतर भाषी अधिकारियों/कर्मचारियों के लिए  मूल्यांकन  अलग अलग  किया  जायेगा ।   02.  प्रतियोगिता का नाम : श्रुत लेखन प्रतियोगिता समय: 08 सितंबर 2021, अपराह्न 15-16 बजे प्रतियोगिता के नियम : इस प्रतियोगिता में एनसीपीओआर के केवल  एमटीएस कर्मचारी  भाग  ले  सकते हैं । प्रतिभागियों  को एक अनुच्छेद (पैराग्राफ)  सुनकर  शुद्ध, सुंदर व स्वच्छ लिखना  होगा।  पुरस्कारों  का विवरण : कुल चार  पुरस्कार नामांकन: भाग लेने  के लिए एमटीएस कर्मचारी  अपना नाम 07  सितंबर 2021 तक दे सकते हैं।   03.   प्रतियोगिता का नाम : पावर प्वाइंट प्रस्तुतीकरण समय: 09 सितंबर 2021, प्रातःकाल 11-12 बजे प्रतियोगिता के नियम: इस प्रतियोगिता में एनसीपीओआर के वैज्ञानिक/अधिकारी/कर्मचारी सभी  भाग  ले  सकते हैं । इसमें अपने वैज्ञानिक शोध कार्यों पर आधारित प्रस्तुतीकरण राजभाषा हिन्दी में देना  होगा।  प्रस्तुतीकरण हेतु अधिकतम 10 मिनट  का समय  दिया जाएगा।  पुरस्कारों  का विवरण : कुल तीन पुरस्कार नामांकन: भाग लेने  के लिए अपना नाम  और विषय 07  सितंबर 2021 तक दे सकते हैं।   04.  प्रतियोगिता का नाम : भाषण प्रतियोगिता भाषण का विषय- बाद में सूचित किया जायेगा समय: 14 सितंबर 2021, प्रातःकाल 11-12 बजे प्रतियोगिता के नियम: इस प्रतियोगिता में एनसीपीओआर के वैज्ञानिक/अधिकारी/कर्मचारी सभी  भाग  ले  सकते हैं । भाषण  हेतु अधिकतम 10 मिनट  का समय  दिया जाएगा।  पुरस्कारों  का विवरण : कुल तीन पुरस्कार नामांकन: भाग लेने  के लिए अपना नाम  07  सितंबर 2021 तक दे सकते हैं।   05.  प्रतियोगिता का नाम : निबंध लेखन प्रतियोगिता निबंध का विषय- “संयुक्त राष्ट्र संघ में हिन्दी” शब्द सीमा: अधिकतम शब्द सीमा 2000 शब्द । समय: निबंध 15 सितंबर 2021, अपराह्न 17 बजे तक जमा  किया जा सकता है । प्रतियोगिता के नियम: इस प्रतियोगिता में एनसीपीओआर  के  वैज्ञानिक/अधिकारी/कर्मचारी सभी  भाग  ले  सकते हैं। -प्रतिभागी निबंध पुस्तिका के ऊपर स्पष्टरुप से लिखें कि वे हिंदीभाषी हैं अथवा हिंदीतरभाषी हैं। -प्रतिभागी हस्तलिखित/ टाइप करके निबंध को docx/Txt /Pdf  बनाकर भेजें । -कंप्यूटर टाइपिंग  यूनिकोड फॉंट साइज 12 हो शीर्षक तथा उपशीर्षक फॉंट साइज क्रमशः16 और 14, लाइन स्पेसिंग 1.5  होना चाहिए । -निबंध का मूल्यांकन शब्दों की संख्या, विषय-वस्तु, वर्तनी, भाषा शैली, इत्यादि के आधार पर किया जाएगा। -चयनित निबंधों को एनसीपीओआर की हिन्दी पत्रिका “ध्रुविका” में प्रकाशित किया जाएगा ।   पुरस्कारों  का विवरण : कुल आठ  पुरस्कार (चार  हिन्दी भाषी  एवं चार  हिन्दीतर भाषी )। हिन्दी एवं हिन्दीतर भाषी अधिकारियों / कर्मचारियों के लिए निबंध लेखन का मूल्यांकन  अलग अलग  किया  जायेगा ।   06. प्रतियोगिता का नाम : टिप्पणी लेखन प्रतियोगिता समय: 16 सितंबर 2021, प्रातःकाल 11-12 बजे विषय- संसदीय राजभाषा समिति द्वारा एनसीपीओआर निरीक्षण से संबन्धित तैयारियों हेतु की जाने वाली व्यवस्थाएँ। अथवा खान –पान की सामग्री आपूर्ति हेतु एक वर्ष की अवधि के लिए दर अनुबंध शब्द सीमा: अधिकतम शब्द सीमा 1500 शब्द । समय: टिप्पणी 16 सितंबर 2021, अपराह्न 17 बजे तक जमा की जा सकती है । प्रतियोगिता के नियम: इस प्रतियोगिता में एनसीपीओआर  के वैज्ञानिक/अधिकारी/कर्मचारी सभी  भाग  ले  सकते हैं । पुरस्कारों  का विवरण : कुल तीन  पुरस्कार   07. प्रतियोगिता का नाम : क्विज प्रतियोगिता समय: 17 सितंबर 2021, प्रातःकाल 11-12 बजे   प्रतियोगिता के नियम : इस प्रतियोगिता में एनसीपीओआर  के  वैज्ञानिक/अधिकारी/कर्मचारी सभी  भाग  ले  सकते हैं। यह प्रतियोगिता ऑडीटोरियम हाल में आयोजित की जाएगी और प्रतिभागियों को प्रश्नो के बहुविकल्पीय उत्तर  उपलब्ध  कराये  जाएंगे । पुरस्कारों  का विवरण : कुल तीन  पुरस्कार नामांकन: भाग लेने  के लिए अपना नाम  07  सितंबर 2021 तक दे सकते हैं।   08. प्रतियोगिता का नाम : अनुवाद प्रतियोगिता समय: 20 सितंबर 2021, अपराह्न 15-16 बजे   प्रतियोगिता के नियम : इस प्रतियोगिता में एनसीपीओआर  के  वैज्ञानिक/अधिकारी/कर्मचारी सभी  भाग  ले  सकते हैं। अंग्रेजी एक अनुच्छेद (पैराग्राफ) का हिन्दी में अनुवाद करना होगा । अनुवाद हेतु गूगल ट्रांसलेट या इंटरनेट का भी उपयोग किया जा सकता है । पुरस्कारों  का विवरण : कुल तीन  पुरस्कार नामांकन: भाग लेने  के लिए अपना नाम  07  सितंबर 2021 तक दे सकते हैं।Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:42:04 +0530एनसीपीओआर में  “हिंदी पखवाड़ा” का आयोजन 7 से 21 सितंबर, 2021 तक किया जा रहा है।  हिंदी पखवाड़ा  का शुभारंभ एनसीपीओआर निदेशक  एवं वरिष्ठ वैज्ञानिकों द्वारा दीप दीप प्रज्ज्वलित कर किया किया गया । इस दौरान एनसीपीओआर के  वैज्ञानिक /अधिकारी/कर्मचारी उपस्थित रहे । Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:37:03 +0530प्रोफेसर रीता  बहुगुणा  जोशी  की अध्यक्षता में संसदीय  राजभाषा समिति  में आज  गोवा  में एन सी पी ओ आर  के  साथ  निरीक्षण बैठक की।  इस दौरान  समिति  ने मंत्रालय  एवं  विभाग  के  वरिष्ठ  अधिकारियों  की  उपस्थिति में  हो रहे  राजभाषा हिंदी  के  कार्यो  का  अवलोकन  किया। Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:43:03 +0530On the Occasion of Independence day at NCPOR the Best Paper Award 2020 was distributed to the Authors Dr. Laluraj C. M, Dr. Waliur Rahaman, Dr. Thamban Meloth and Dr. Rohit Srivastava for the paper titled -  Enhanced Dust Influx to South Atlantic Sector of Antarctica During the Late‐20th Century: Causes and Contribution to Radiative Forcing in  Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres.  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:11:26 +0530On the Occasion of Independence day at NCPOR the Best Paper Award 2019 was distributed to the Authors Dr. Waliur Rahaman, Mr. Sourav Chatterjee, Mr. Tariq Ejaz and Dr. Thamban Meloth for the paper titled -  Increased influence of ENSO on Antarctic temperature since the Industrial Era in the Journal Scientific Reports.  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:10:39 +0530 NCPOR and OSI jointly virtually inaugurated OSICON-21 on 12th August 2021 in the presence of chief guest Dr. M. Rajeevan and dignitaries Dr. N.P. Kurian, Dr. Tata Sudhakar, Dr. M. Ravichandran, Dr. B.K. Jena and Dr. N. Anilkumar Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:17:03 +0530 Dr. Waliur Rahaman, Scientist-E & SIC (Isotope Geochemistry & LRC) ,NCPOR has been awarded with the Young Researcher Award by the Ministry of Earth Sciences on the occasion of the MoES Foundation Day on 27 July 2021. His area interests are Isotope geochemistry, Antarctic climate variability based on chemical and isotope records from ice core and Weathering and erosion study in the Himalaya. Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:24:03 +0530 Dr. Avinash Kumar, Scientist-E & SIC (International Cooperation & Outreach), NCPOR has been awarded with the Certificate of Merit by the Ministry of Earth Sciences on the occasion of the MoES Foundation Day on 27 July 2021. His area interests are the role of polar and ocean with respect to global climate change related studies. Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:23:26 +0530During the recently concluded 43rd Antarctica Treaty Consultative meeting, the Committee for Environmental Protection elected Dr. Anoop Kumar Tiwari, NCPOR from India, as Vice-Chair for the next two yearsTue, 13 Jul 2021 16:56:55 +0530Filling up the Post of Director, NCPOR, Goa  - Click HereWed, 25 Aug 2021 16:42:13 +0530National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, Earth System Science Organization - under Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India is the nodal institute for coordinating the Indian Antarctic Programme. NCPOR calls for Medical Doctors on contract basis for its research bases (Bharati-Larsemann Hills and Maitri, Schirmacher Oasis) at Antarctica. The contract period is between 2021 and 2023 for the 41-Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica. A pre-registered online Interview for Medical Doctors for 41 - Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica. Interested candidates need to register themselves by 31st July 2021 by filling online application forms. To view advertisement  Click Here  Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:37:19 +0530Invited online application for filling up of Project Scientist I, II & III and Project Scientific Assistant, Officer (Admin/F&A/P&S), Executive Assistant (Admin./F&A/P&S) on contract basis   To view advertisement, please click here To apply online, please click here Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:45:21 +0530National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research is responsible for co-ordinating the Indian Antarctic Expeditions. NCPOR is looking for trained manpower on contract basis for its Research bases in Antarctica for the season 2021-2023. Interested candidates need to register themselves and apply for suitable positions on http://isea.ncpor.res.in by 15 July 2021.   To download detailed advertisement click hereFri, 11 Jun 2021 11:12:56 +0530NCPOR is organizing a Webinar Series 'Indian Polar and Ocean Mission' from 30th April to 4th June 2021 to celebrate 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' (on the occasion of 75 years of India Independence in 2022).  In this series, the sixth talk entitled ' Geo-scientific studies & Indian Ocean Geoid Low Programme of NCPOR   '  was delivered by Dr. Sanjay Negi, Project Sci B ,  NCPOR on 4th June, 2021 at 11:00 am IST.    Recorded talk is available:   https://youtu.be/74MAIChyZuY         Sun, 06 Jun 2021 09:35:01 +0530NCPOR is organizing a Webinar Series 'Indian Polar and Ocean Mission' from 30th April to 4th June 2021 to celebrate 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' (on the occasion of 75 years of India Independence in 2022).  In this series, the fifth talk entitled 'Deep-sea mapping in exploring the hidden resources'  was delivered by Dr. John Kurian P.,  Sci F,  NCPOR on 28th May, 2021 at 11:00 am IST.  Recorded talk is available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-C5fXEmcNWASat, 29 May 2021 11:02:31 +0530NCPOR is organizing a Webinar Series 'Indian Polar and Ocean Mission' from 30th April to 4th June 2021 to celebrate 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' (on the occasion of 75 years of India Independence in 2022).    In this series, the fourth talk entitled 'Himalaya- melting glaciers and rising hazards'  was delivered by Dr. Thamban Meloth, Scientist G and Group Director-Polar Sciences, NCPOR on 21th May, 2021 at 11:00 am IST.    Recorded talk is available:  https://youtu.be/LmkyIwVRoBcSat, 22 May 2021 12:35:19 +0530NCPOR is organizing a Webinar Series 'Indian Polar and Ocean Mission' from 30th April to 4th June 2021 to celebrate 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' (on the occasion of 75 years of India Independence in 2022).  In this series, the third talk entitled 'India’s Expeditions to the Arctic: Fusion of science and adventure '  was delivered by Ms. Archana Singh, Scientist, Arctic Operations, NCPOR on 13th May, 2021 at 11:00 am IST.  Recorded talk is available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?Thu, 20 May 2021 10:59:54 +0530The  National Workshop on Evaluation of Research Projects for Planning the XLI Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (41ISEA) which was scheduled for May 12-13, 2021 has been deferred due to the ongoing pandemic.  A virtual workshop will be held later to select the proposals and the dates for the same will be communicated to the Principal Investigators at a later date.Tue, 11 May 2021 17:31:30 +0530Dr. Sarat Chandra Tripathy, Scientist-F, Ocean Sciences Group, NCPOR, has been selected as Co-Chair of the Southern Ocean Indian Sector Working Group (SOIS-WG) of the Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS) an international initiative of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) and the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR). Apart from leading the SOIS-WG (https://www.soos.aq/activities/rwg/sois), he will also act as a member of SOOS Regional Working Group Consortium as well as ex-officio members of the SOOS Scientific Steering Committee. Tue, 11 May 2021 10:09:25 +0530NCPOR is organizing a Webinar Series 'Indian Polar and Ocean Mission' from 30th April to 4th June 2021 to celebrate 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' (on the occasion of 75 years of India Independence in 2022).    In this series, the first talk entitled 'Antarctica: The Last Wilderness and the  Murmurs of Climate Change'  was delivered by Dr. Rahul Mohan, Scientist F , NCPOR on 30th April, 2021 at 11:00 am IST.    Recorded talk is available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZQN2L4OpeUFri, 07 May 2021 16:42:01 +0530NCPOR is organizing a Webinar Series 'Indian Polar and Ocean Mission' from 30th April to 4th June 2021 to celebrate 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' (on the occasion of 75 years of India Independence in 2022).    In this series, the second talk entitled 'Southern Ocean, the regime which regulates the global climate: Indian endeavours'  was delivered by Dr. N. Anilkumar, Scientist F and Group Director, Ocean Sciences, NCPOR on 7th May, 2021 at 11:00 am IST.    Recorded talk is available:  https://youtu.be/UNaO6-8YaAkFri, 07 May 2021 16:15:16 +0530Click here to download the EoI   Last date is extended to: 4th June 2021   A soft copy of the EOI can also be mailed to : scar2022@ncpor.res.in Thu, 20 May 2021 15:30:05 +0530NCPOR cordially invites you for the 21st Foundation Day celebration and invited talk by renowned Prof. Steven L. Chown, Monash University, Australia on April 5 @10:30-12:30 IST PDF Flyer Click Here  https://youtu.be/1ury6SUDfTw Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:52:09 +0530NCPOR Invites Nominations from Scientists/Researchers for forthcoming IODP expedition 377 - Click Here Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:22:02 +0530Popular science story "Wanderers Making Researchers Ponder: An Icy Tale" by Anvita U. Kerkar, SRF has been selected amongst the best 100 stories for DST-AWSAR AWARDS for the year.  The results are available on https://www.awsar-dst.in/results-2020​ Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:56:54 +0530Positive effects of COVID‑19 lockdown on air quality of industrial cities (Ankleshwar and Vapi) of Western India            -To view Click Here Hydrodynamics of the choke point between Cape Town and Antarctica during the austral summer of 2019                     -To view Click Here   Seasonal Ice Flow Velocity variations of Polar Record Glacier, East Antarctica during 2016-2019   using Sentinel-1 data   -To view Click Here   Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:31:15 +0530Invitation for Innovative Research Proposals 41st Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (XLI-ISEA)           Advertisement  - Click Here 41-ISEA format - Click Here  Click here for pdf To download Larsemann Hills Geology Map  - Click Here  To download Schirmacher Oasis Geomorphology map  - Click Here  To download LG-AIS  Map  - Click Here    Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:06:46 +0530India-Japan Webinar on Marine Plastic Pollution Prevention and Management on 16 February 2021 Click here to view the Agenda and FlierThu, 11 Feb 2021 09:13:23 +0530The third talk of the CUSAT-NCPOR Centre for Polar Sciences will be delivered by Dr. Nicholas Cox from British Antarctic Survey on19/03/21@3:30PM(IST)The webinar is entitled 'History and Development of Polar Travel and Logistics from 19th century to today' Zoom Meeeting ID : 5229599090Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:58:01 +0530Dr. M. Ravichandran, Director, NCPOR, hoisted National flag at Ncpor Goa campus as part of #72ndRepublicDay. Institute celebrated the #RepublicDay by following COVID-19 related protocols. Wed, 27 Jan 2021 11:23:52 +0530click here to download / view the draft blue economy policy in English  click here to download / view the draft blue economy policy in Konkani     Kindly go through the "Inviting public consultation to the draft Blue Economy policy" and send your comments to blueeconomy-policy@gov.in by 31-05-2021Tue, 11 May 2021 15:01:42 +0530राष्ट्रीय ध्रुवीय एवं समुद्री अनुसंधान केंद्र, गोवा में विश्व हिंदी दिवस के उपलक्ष्य में राष्ट्रीय विज्ञान कवि सम्मेलन 2021 का सफल आयोजन हुआ। कार्यक्रम का उद्घाटन संस्थान के निदेशक डॉ एम रविचंद्रन ने किया एवं कार्यक्रम के मुख्य अतिथि श्री मनोज आबूसरिया, संयुक्त निदेशक राजभाषा विभाग, पृथ्वी मंत्रालय, नई दिल्ली थे। इस विज्ञान कवि सम्मेलन की अध्यक्षता प्रख्यात कवि पंडित सुरेश नीरव जी ने की। कार्यक्रम में कविताएं प्रस्तुत करने वाले प्रतिष्ठित कवियों में श्री यशपाल सिंह यश, गुरुग्राम हरियाणा, डॉ. शुभ्रता मिश्रा, गोवा, श्री नूजिल्ला श्रीनिवास, आंध्र प्रदेश, श्री पंकज दीक्षित, इंदौर, मध्य प्रदेश, श्रीमती स्मिता दारशेतकर, गोवा, शामिल हुए। कार्यक्रम का सफल आयोजन एवं संचालन डॉ. रवि मिश्रा, वैज्ञानिक, एनसीपीओआर ने किया।Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:27:22 +0530 Dr. Thamban Meloth, Scientist-G and Group Director (Polar Sciences) has been elected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences India for 2020 for his contributions on polar cryosphere and climate change. He has pioneered the ice core based climate research in India, with a focus on decadal to multi-decadal variability in Antarctic climate and its global teleconnections.   Fri, 01 Jan 2021 10:42:41 +0530Dr. Avinash Kumar, Scientist D, NCPOR Goa has been awarded the prestigious National Award “ATAL VAGYAANIKA SHIKHAR SAMMAN - 2020”. In the 7th Atal Award Ceremony on December 24, 2020, organized at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The Atal Samman Samaroh is an annual award ceremony named in the memory of India's Former Prime Minister, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. This year's award ceremony was organized at the Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi in which 25 eminent personalities were awarded for excellence in their respective fields and their contribution to the nation. Dr. Avinash Kumar has been awarded this prestigious award in the category of excellence in Science & Technology.Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:18:12 +0530National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR erstwhile NCAOR), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, dedicated to polar and ocean research, is organising online Curtain Raiser and Vigyan Yatra Programme on 11th December 2020 [10:45 AM onwards] under the aegis of the 6th India International Science Festival (IISF-2020).    Link for participation: https://youtu.be/AIB-5K4giv8   This event through webinar will provide a platform to the participants to understand more about Polar regions. A panel discussion will encourage participants to popularize scientific research and how to face the challenges in science communication. More than 200 participants are expected to participate in the event. A detailed schedule of the program is attached here.    6th India International Science Festival (IISF) 2020 organized jointly by  Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Ministry of Family & Welfare, CSIR, CSIR-NISTAD and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA). This Mega Science Festival will be organized on a virtual platform during 22-25 December 2020. The theme for the IISF 2020 is Science for Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Global Welfare.  For more details, visit: https://www.scienceindiafest.org/   Programme Schedule : Click Here Thu, 10 Dec 2020 07:39:49 +0530Samvidhaan Diwas observed at NCPOR with reading of Preamble to the Constitution of IndiaThu, 26 Nov 2020 10:00:28 +0530Webinar link for Constitution day   click here   Preamble WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens: JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation; IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this 26th day of November, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE  TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTIONThu, 26 Nov 2020 10:06:05 +0530It is requested to forward the cruise proposals for shiptime requirements of ORV Sagar Kanya for MoES projects for the period from April 2021 to March 2022 in the enclosed format. The last date for receipt of Sagar Kanya ship time request/ cruise proposals at NCPOR, Goa shall be 5th January, 2021. The proposals pertaining to Sagar Kanya may be sent to NCPOR to the following address:   Scientist-in-Charge Vessel Operations & Management National Centre for Polar & Ocean Research (NCPOR) Headland Sada, GOA – 403 804.   Please email the softcopy of the proposals to mmsubbu@ncpor.res.in, bala@ncpor.res.in and rahul@ncpor.res.in.  Proforma for Cruise Proposal-MoES Vessel- Apr 2021 to Mar 2022  - Click Here Wed, 25 Nov 2020 10:38:49 +0530As part of Swachh Bharat initiatives, MoES appreciated & awarded their autonomous & attached offices for their efforts and innovative initiatives towards cleanliness during Swachhta Pakhwada (1 - 15 July 2020).  Among MOES institutes, NCPOR, Goa has bagged 3rd position under Swachhata Pakhwada Award - 2020 coordinated by Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Government of India.Wed, 23 Dec 2020 21:49:25 +0530NCPOR organized online Quiz Competition towards Vigilance Awareness among its staff during the Vigilance Awareness week 2020. The employees were encouraged to take virtual pledge on CVC portal towards maintaining high conduct and discipline at the Organization.Thu, 29 Oct 2020 08:43:40 +0530पृथ्वी विज्ञान मंत्रालय , भारत सरकार द्वारा राष्‍ट्रपिता महात्‍मा गांधी की 150 वीं जयंती पर गांधीवादी दर्शन के विषयों पर 26-27 सितम्‍बर, 2020 को निबंध लेखन प्रतियोगिता एवं गांधीवादी नूतन विचार प्रस्तुति प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन किया गया था । इस प्रतियोगिता में पृथ्वी विज्ञान मंत्रालय के अंतर्गत आने वाले समस्त संगठनो एवं कार्यालयों के लगभग 100 से अधिक अधिकारियों /वैज्ञानिको/कर्मचारियों ने भाग लिया था । इन प्रतियोगिताओं का परिणाम इस प्रकार है - Essay Writing Competition:  1.    Dr. Niloy Khare, Scientist-‘G’, MoES                                                   First Prize 2.   Shri Rajendra Kumar,Exe. Assist(Estate),NCPOR, Goa                  Second Prize  3.    Kumari Haripriya Pandey,, Scientific Assist, IMD, Ahmadabad.           Third Prize    Innovative ideas on Gandhian Philosophy:  1.   Shri Saurabh Bhatt, Junior Translation Officer, NCPOR           First Prize       2.   Shri Devidas Gite, RADAR, NAGAPUR                                          Second Prize      3.   Shri Narendra Kumar, Scientific Assist, NIOT                                 Third Prize      Tue, 27 Oct 2020 15:25:08 +0530Refilling of High Purity Gasses (Argon & Acetylene) - Click Here Refilling of High Purity Gasses - Click Here   Last date : 28.10.2020Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:02:04 +0530NCPOR Invites Nominations from Scientists/Researchers for forthcoming IODP expedition 396 - Click Here Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:49:31 +0530    श्रुत लेखन प्रतियोगिता के विजेताओं के नाम – 1.    श्री जाधव किशोर -    प्रथम 2.    श्री निवास राव -    द्वितीय 3.    श्री अनिकेत नाईक -    तृतीय 4.    श्री उमेश हर्लंकर -    तृतीय ऑनलाइन क्विज प्रतियोगिता के विजेताओं के नाम –  1.    श्री अभिषेक त्यागी    - प्रथम 2.    श्री राहुल डे           - द्वितीय 3.    श्री किलेदार तोमर    - तृतीय टिप्पणी लेखन प्रतियोगिता के विजेताओं के नाम –  1.    सुश्री पल्लवी नाईक - प्रथम 2.    श्री राजेन्द्र कुमार    - द्वितीय 3.    सुश्री प्रतिभा शेटये   - तृतीय निबंध लेखन प्रतियोगिता के विजेताओं के नाम –  हिन्दी भाषी –  1.    डॉ. राहुल मोहन -     प्रथम 2.    सुश्री साहिना गाज़ी -     द्वितीय 3.    डॉ. प्रिंस प्रकाश  -     तृतीय हिंदीतर भाषी –  1.    श्री सिद्धेश शिरके –   प्रथम 2.    सुश्री रीमा कुवालेकर –   द्वितीय 3.    सुश्री अश्रुता हलंकर –   तृतीय राजभाषा प्रोत्साहन पुरस्कार के विजेताओं के नाम –  हिन्दी भाषी –  1.    श्री रविंदर सिंह       –         प्रथम 2.    सुश्री प्रतिभा पांडेय    –         द्वितीय 3.    सुश्री कौशांबी प्रसाद   –         तृतीय हिंदीतर भाषी –  1.    अंकिता सातोस्कर -    प्रथम 2.    प्राफ़िला गांवकर -    द्वितीय 3.    सुश्री सौम्या तारी -    द्वितीय 4.    सुश्री रिया नाईक -    द्वितीय 5.    सुश्री तेजस्विनी        -    तृतीय 6.    सुश्री अर्पणा नाईक   -    तृतीय 7.    सुश्री महानंदा         -    तृतीय 8.    सुश्री वर्षा कौथंकर   -    तृतीय   नराकास के तत्वावधान में आयोजित निबंध लेखन प्रतियोगिता के विजेताओं के नाम –  1.    श्री मनीष श्रीवास्तव , गोवा शिपयार्ड लिमिटेड, वास्को द गामा  –          प्रथम 2.    श्री नरेश कुमार , आईएएसपीडब्लू कार्यालय , बंबोलिम             –          द्वितीय 3.    श्रीमती ख्याति चौरसिया , सिंडीकेट बैंक वास्को द गामा            –          तृतीय Tue, 15 Sep 2020 16:05:15 +0530 एनसीपीओआर तथा वैज्ञानिक एवं तकनीकी शब्दावली आयोग, नई दिल्ली के सहयोग से हिंदी दिवस के अवसर पर दो दिवसीय राष्ट्रीय वेबगोष्ठी 14-15 सितंबर 2020 का आयोजन हुआ। दूसरे और अंतिम दिन का कार्यक्रम भी सफलतापूर्वक सम्पन्न हुआ। इस ऑनलाइन गोष्ठी में वैज्ञानिक एवं तकनीकी शब्दावली आयोग के अध्यक्ष, प्रोफेसर अवनीश कुमार​, पृथ्वी विज्ञान मंत्रालय के राजभाषा विभाग के संयुक्त निदेशक, श्री मनोज आबूसरिया, राष्ट्रीय ध्रुवीय एवं समुद्री अनुसंधान केंद्र, गोवा के निदेशक डॉ. एम. रविचंद्रन उपस्थित रहे। आज  वैज्ञानिक एवं तकनीकी शब्दावली आयोग के अध्यक्ष, प्रोफेसर अवनीश कुमार​ ने अपने व्याख्यान द्वारा नई शिक्षा नीति और आयोग की उपलब्धियों के विषय में विस्तृत जानकारी दी। अन्य आमंत्रित विशेषज्ञ वक्ताओं प्रोफेसर एस.पी. सिंह, बुंदेलखण्ड विश्वविद्यालय, डॉ सी. एम. नौटियाल, कार्यक्रम सलाहकार, राष्ट्रीय विज्ञान अकादमी, नई दिल्ली, प्रोफेसर प्रमोद पुरोहित, राष्ट्रीय तकनीकी शिक्षक प्रशिक्षण एवं अनुसंधान संस्थान, भोपाल, ​डॉ. शुभ्रचा मिश्रा, विज्ञान लेखिका ने अपने व्याख्यान दिए। कार्यक्रम का संचालन एवं समन्वयन एनसीपीओआर से वैज्ञानिक एवं राजभाषा अधिकारी डॉ. रवि मिश्रा और वैज्ञानिक एवं तकनीकी शब्दावली आयोग की ओर से डॉ. बृजेश सिंह, सहायक निदेशक और डॉ. शहज़ाद अंसारी, वैज्ञनिक अधिकारी ने किया।    Tue, 15 Sep 2020 15:51:29 +0530एनसीपीओआर तथा वैज्ञानिक एवं तकनीकी शब्दावली आयोग, नई दिल्ली के सहयोग से हिंदी दिवस के अवसर पर दो दिवसीय राष्ट्रीय वेबगोष्ठी 14-15 सितंबर 2020 का आयोजन संस्थान में हो रहा है। आज प्रथम दिन का कार्यक्रम सफलतापूर्वक सम्पन्न हुआ। इस ऑनलाइन गोष्ठी में पृथ्वी विज्ञान मंत्रालय के राजभाषा विभाग के संयुक्त निदेशक, श्री मनोज आबूसरिया, वैज्ञानिक एवं तकनीकी शब्दावली आयोग के अध्यक्ष, प्रोफेसर अवनीश कुमार, राष्ट्रीय ध्रुवीय एवं समुद्री अनुसंधान केंद्र, गोवा के निदेशक डॉ. एम. रविचंद्रन ने अपना उद्बोधन दिया। तीन आमंत्रित विशेषज्ञ वक्ताओं प्रोफेसर ए.सी.पाण्डेय, निदेशक, आईयूएसी, नई दिल्ली, प्रोफेसर सुबोध चतुर्वेदी, अरबामिंच यूनिवर्सिटी, इथोपिया तथा डॉ. क्षमा अवस्थी, वैज्ञानिक, डीएसटी, नई दिल्ली ने अपने व्याख्यान दिए। कार्यक्रम का संचालन एवं समन्वयन एनसीपीओआर से वैज्ञानिक एवं राजभाषा अधिकारी डॉ. रवि मिश्रा और वैज्ञानिक एवं तकनीकी शब्दावली आयोग की ओर से डॉ. बृजेश सिंह, सहायक निदेशक और डॉ. शहज़ाद अंसारी, वैज्ञनिक अधिकारी ने किया।Mon, 14 Sep 2020 13:45:45 +0530एनसीपीओआर में हिंदी सप्ताह के दौरान दिनांक 08 सितंबर 2020 को आयोजित ऑनलाइन क्विज़  प्रतियोगिता में भाग लेते  हुए अधिकारी एवं कर्मचारी।Mon, 21 Sep 2020 15:20:21 +0530    In Memory of Shri TVP Bhaskara Rao       28 August 1950 – 07 September 2020 Shri. TVP Bhaskara Rao, a meteorologist by training after serving as a scientist with India Meteorological Department joined the Antarctic Study Centre (ASC) on 21 March 1992 a sub office under Department of Ocean Development (now Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India). The Antarctic Study Centre started operating from a rented building in Goa in 1994 under the able leadership of Shri Bhashar Rao as the prime mover, responsible for the logistic arrangements for the Indian Scientific Expeditions to Antarctica and contributed in acquisition of land and initiation of construction activities for the National Centre for Antarctic & Ocean Research (NCAOR) an autonomous research institute that came into being on 25 May 1998. He formally joined NCAOR (now known as National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research) on deputation as Director-Logistics for Indian Antarctic Programme on 7 September 1998 and served until 28 February 2007 when he was repatriated to is parent organization, Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi.   Shri Rao was the member of the 5th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctic from India Meteorological Department and wintered over at Dakshin Gangotri (the first Indian Research Base in Antarctica) during 1986-87.  He set up an automatic weather station known as Data Collection Platform (DCP) and the weather data was transmitted to the Meteorological Data Utilisation Centre at New Delhi on real time basis, through Indian National Satellite (INSAT-1B). Later, in his capacity as Director-Logistics at NCAOR, in 1999, he was instrumental in moving the launching base of Indian Expeditions from Goa to Cape Town, South Africa. Being the first Indian Expedition launched from a foreign port, he escorted the 19th Indian Scientific Expedition team on board MV Magdalena Oldendroff as an observer and thus demonstrating the financial benefits in reduction of expenditure by many folds in hiring costs for the Ice Breaker ships and helicopters and enhancing the duration of summer scientific activities in Antarctica. Thereafter, India has been using Cape Town as operational base for launching of Indian Expeditions to Antarctica.   Shri Bhaskara Rao in addition to his scientific perspicacity was an astute planner and a kind hearted manager who would pay attention to the minutest details of expedition and take personal care of every expedition member. He was loved by his colleagues and as much by the Antarctic expedition members.  Shri TVP Bhaskara Rao, will always remain in the hearts of fellow Antarcticians and remembered with fondness   He retired from Ministry of Earth Sciences as Advisor | Scientist-G in 2010 and settled in Hyderabad. He was not keeping well for quite some time and was admitted to Yashoda hospital a few days back where he breathed his last in the evening on 07 September 2020. He is survived by his wife Mrs Hemalatha and two daughters Mrs. Mridula and Mrs. Mrinalini.    With profound grief and sorrow, we at National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, Goa and at Indian Research Bases- Maitri and Bharati condole the death of Shri TVP Bhaskara Rao, and pray to God almighty for his soul rests in peace and solace for the bereaved family.   ________________________________________________________________________________________________ For condolences to family write to mridula.rao26@gmail.com      Tue, 08 Sep 2020 16:14:53 +0530राष्ट्रीय ध्रुवीय एवं समुद्री अनुसंधान केंद्र, पृथ्वी विज्ञान मंत्रालय, गोवा द्वारा वैज्ञानिक एवं तकनीकी शब्दावली आयोग, शिक्षा मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार, नई दिल्ली के संयुक्त तत्वावधान में हिंदी दिवस के उपलक्ष में 14-15 सितंबर 2020 को एक राष्ट्रीय वेबगोष्ठी  का आयोजन किया जा रहा है। “डिजिटल युग में भारतीय भाषाओं से जुड़ता विज्ञान” विषय पर आयोजित इस  दो दिवसीय राष्ट्रीय वेबगोष्ठी में विभिन्न क्षेत्रों के मूर्धन्य विशेषज्ञ अपने व्याख्यान देंगे।   वेबगोष्ठी में भाग लेने हेतु प्रतिभागी अपना पंजीयन निम्नलिखित लिंक के माध्यम से कर सकते हैं- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOxsc7K9WV7brEpR3ZetK8RHRGkXGzuMiq2MJbKrl-mxw21A/viewform?usp=pp_url​Tue, 08 Sep 2020 09:12:13 +0530Due to COVID 19 the Student Internship program is put on holdFri, 04 Sep 2020 16:45:05 +0530International Virtual Conference on Earth’s Changing Climate: Past, Present & Future during 15-17 Oct 2020 -  Click HereTue, 01 Sep 2020 09:14:11 +0530Notice for Annulment Of EOI Process- Click HereWed, 05 Aug 2020 13:29:32 +0530 Dr. M. Ravichandran, Director, NCPOR has been selected for the MoES National Award of Excellence in Polar & Ocean Research, for his contributions to the Indian Argo Project and Ocean modeling. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:44:39 +0530Dr. Babula Jena, Scientist E at NCPOR, Goa, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India awarded for MoES Annual Award: Certificate of Merit for the year 2020 for his outstanding contribution in the field of Polar Science and Technology.   Mon, 27 Jul 2020 12:10:53 +0530NCPOR employees who were awarded as the Best Employee Award on the occasion of Foundation Day Function at MoES New Delhi on 27th July’ 2020. Shri Pradeep Kumar Singh, Senior Executive (P&S) - Group B Shri Aman Kumar Sharma, Executive (PR) Group C Smt. Shyamala K.G. Nair, MTS  Mon, 27 Jul 2020 11:51:33 +0530 The 21st live talk of the MoES Webinar Series will be given by Dr. M. Ravichandran, Director, NCPOR.   Topic: Indian Arctic Program   Date: 21 Jul 2020   Time: 12 Noon   Link: https://youtu.be/KtOvYM7DcZQ Tue, 21 Jul 2020 09:22:17 +0530The 21st live talk of the MoES Webinar Series will be given by Dr. M. Ravichandran, Director, NCPOR. Topic: Indian Arctic Program Date: 21 Jul 2020 Time: 12 Noon Link: https://youtu.be/KtOvYM7DcZQMon, 20 Jul 2020 15:43:18 +0530Hon'ble Prime Minister of India had launched the Swachh Bharat Mission on 2nd October 2014 to accelerate the efforts to achieve universal sanitation coverage and to put the focus on sanitation. The mission being executed by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti at national level. The mission objectives are to eradicate open defecation, efficient management of solid and liquid waste, encourage cost effective and appropriate technologies for ecologically safe and sustainable sanitation, overall cleanliness and to create significant positive impact on gender and promote social inclusion by improving sanitation. This mission is the biggest social initiative taken up by the Government of India to enhance hygiene standards. The movement has helped in cleaning up the streets, roads and infrastructure in many cities, small towns, and rural areas of India. High-levels of advocacy have helped in reducing open defecation and promote building household owned and community owned toilets. This has risen the hygiene and sanitation standards in the country. Under the mission, Swachhta Pakhwada was started with a vision to mainstream Swachhta activities across all Ministries / Departments of Govt. of India. The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and the attached, sub-ordinate and autonomous offices under the administrative control of MoES are actively participating in this national mission since its inception. First fortnight of July 2020 (July 01 - 15) is allocated to MoES under the Swachhta Pakhwada. National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research have actively participated in the Swachh Bharat Mission over the years and organised various events including walkathon, donation of cleaning items to Schools, competition for school children, etc. to spread the message of Swachhta and as per practise have planned several activities during Swachhata Pakhwada in the current year within the various guidelines issued regarding COVID-19 preventative measures.Fri, 03 Jul 2020 13:02:21 +0530Invites Nominations from Scientists/Researchers for forthcoming IODP expedition - Expedition 377Wed, 06 May 2020 12:02:57 +0530Dr. Avinash Kumar, Scientist-D, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is one of the first Indian polar scientist to receive the prestigious award from the Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI) Asian Polar Science Fellowship 2020 under the category of Established Polar Scientists on his proposed research on “Mechanism of Changes in the Arctic Sea-ice and its Possible Connections with the Lower Latitudes Weather Patterns”. His proposed research is to identify the uncertainty regarding the comprehensive mechanism of changes in Arctic sea-ice and its interaction from ocean-atmosphere coupled mechanism. The study would help to establish the long-term collaborative research between NCPOR, India and KOPRI, South Korea, and to setup the model-based studies and to identify the relationship between the Arctic warming and Asian extreme weather conditions.     Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:13:58 +0530The last date for submitting the soft copy of 40ISEA proposal/s is now extended to 20th April 2020 (due to Covid19 lock down), followed by the hard copy of the proposalTue, 31 Mar 2020 18:01:27 +0530Result of Summer Internship Students at NCPOR - Click HereWed, 18 Mar 2020 09:21:45 +0530NCPOR Invites Nominations from Scientists/Researchers for forthcoming IODP expedition 395Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:11:59 +0530    NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF SAGAR-2020   To all participants of SAGAR-2020 scheduled to be held at NCPOR, Goa in April, 2020                                            We regret to inform that the National Workshop on Achievements of MoES Research Vessels (SAGAR-2020) scheduled during 16-17 April 2020 at NCPOR, Goa is postponed to a later date as a proactive measure against the novel corona virus (COVID-19) situation in India and elsewhere. NCPOR has decided to postpone the event to a later date and the fresh date would be communicated as soon as the situation is more conducive for such a gathering. All registrations done so far shall remain valid and all abstracts submitted so far will be considered for scheduling the sessions. Online registration and abstract submission option shall remain open until further notice.    We sincerely regret for the inconvenience caused due to the postponement of SAGAR-2020. We will keep you posted on the fresh dates for the event, at the earliest.   Best regards MM Subramaniam Convenor SAGAR2020 National Centre for Polar & Ocean Research – Goa. mmsubbu@ncpor.res.in 0832-2525553          Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:26:45 +0530Science Day celebrated at NCPOR with the theme 'Women in Science' highlighting the women's contribution. Director I/c, Sh. M. Javed Beg & Dr. Rahul Mohan shared their opinion on the theme. Dr. Runa Anthony highlighted the journey of women in polar research. On this occasion, a film 'The Climate Challenge' & website (www.climatechallenge.in) by Sh. Rakesh Rao was released by Sh. M. Javed Beg. The film is about the challenges being faced by the scientists to study the climate change in Polar Regions. The celebration ended with the discussion on the film 'The Climate Challenge' followed by vote of thanks by Dr. Rahul Mohan.  Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:30:13 +0530  To download Advertisement click here To download Application form click here  To download Larsemann Hills Geology Map click here   To download Schirmacher Oasis Geomorphology map click here To download LG-AIS  Map click here  Extension of date for Antarctic Proposals click here   Tue, 31 Mar 2020 17:56:10 +0530Dr. M. Ravichandran, Director NCPOR hoisted Indian National Flag at NCPOR as part of 71st Republic Day Celebrations at NCPOR, Goa.Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:27:42 +0530Indian Antarctic Bill – RegardingWed, 15 Jan 2020 15:00:29 +0530The eleventh Indian Scientific Expedition to the Southern Ocean/Antarctic Waters  has been launched from  Port  Louise, Mauritius on 11 January at 1200hrs the duration of the expedition will be for two months. Dr.Anoop Mahajan from the Indian Institute of Tropical meteorology (IITM), Pune is leading a team of researchers from 15 research organizations and universities across India. Air and water samples will be collected from around 60 stations along the cruise track, which will give valuable information on the state of the ocean and atmosphere in this remote environment and will help to understand its impacts on the climate. One key objective is to quantify the changes that have been occurring and also the impact of these changes on large scale weather phenomenon like monsoon through tele-connections. These data collected during the cruise not only help to understand new processes and plug our knowledge gaps but also help to improve our predictions of the future climate through reducing uncertainties and increase accuracy.Tue, 14 Jan 2020 15:51:26 +0530Director Dr. M. Ravichandran was awarded with "S Z Qazim Award for Excellence in Marine Sciences"  at the International Conference 'MARICON 2019' by Hon. Governor of Kerala at a glittering ceremony in Kochi on 16 Dec 2019. Tue, 17 Dec 2019 08:21:09 +0530Dr.  M. Ravichandran, Director,  NCPOR has  received Dr. D. Srinivasan Endowment Award for his significant contributions in Atmospheric Physics & Ocean Dynamics during the Ocean Society of India Biennial  Conference (OSICON) - 2019 organised by CMLRE,  Kochi . Fri, 13 Dec 2019 13:23:39 +0530To download Arctic (2020-2021) advertisement details click here To download Application form click hereTue, 26 Nov 2019 09:07:39 +0530Invites Nominations from Scientists/Researchers for forthcoming IODP Expedition 392 To view details click here Mon, 04 Nov 2019 16:09:46 +0530  Duration: 16 September to 16 November, 2019 Port Call at: San Diego, California Guaymas Basin is an infant-narrow ocean basin which began to form around ~5 Ma in the Gulf of California. It has two active spreading centres parallel to each other and thick piles of organic rich sediments deposited at the rate of 1000m/Ma. The active seafloor spreading produces magma as sill intrusions into organic-rich sediments which substantially alter those sediments (within an aureole with width on the order of the sill thickness) and efficiently transfer products of this alteration, including methane, CO2 and metals, to the ocean and in some cases the atmosphere.   Expedition-385 was an attempt to understand the process of submarine chemical alteration due to sediment-magma interaction, relationship between magmatism and microbial colonisation, process of hydrothermal fluid circulation and nature of magmatism in such a young ocean basin. This expedition was successfully completed in 60 days (16 Sept. to 16 Nov., 2019) with sufficient sample recovery from 7 primary sites.   Mr. S. Khogenkumar Singh from NCPOR, Goa participated in this expedition as an Igneous petrologist. His major role during the expedition was to describe the igneous cores recovered from 5 sites out of 7 by using hand lens, microscope and geochemical data generated on board. Basalt, dolerite and gabbro are the rock types recovered from the sill. Most of the basalts are vesicular, hydrothermal veins are common. Pyrite, calcite, zeolite and chlorite are found as products of secondary mineralization. Chemical analysis of carbon, methane, sulphur-sulphate, ammonia was also conducted from the sediment samples and hard rocks. High concentration of methane was observed in the depth where sill intrusions were encountered.        Fri, 22 Nov 2019 14:09:12 +0530Dr M Ravichandran, Director, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research has been elected and awarded the Fellowship of The National Academy of Sciences, India for his Outstanding Research Contributions for the year 2019​ Dr M Ravichandran has been awarded this fellowship for his ocean observations through profiling floats which provided new insight about thermohaline structure of upper ocean. He was instrumental for the development of integrated Indian ocean observing systems. These observations were assimilated by him in Global Ocean Analyses, which are being used for the seasonal prediction of monsoon by coupled ocean-atmosphere models.Tue, 15 Oct 2019 09:47:08 +0530NCPOR organised Outreach Program under the aegis of IISF- 2019 on 11.10.2019. Interactive talks on India's Polar Research & Challenges by Dr.A.K.Singh & Southern Ocean Research initiatives & Expeditions by Dr. R.K.Naik attended by more than 200 students & teachers across the Goa and also organised Science fun activity - Dry-Ice show by Goa Science Centre during NCPOR Outreach Programme.Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:44:26 +0530नगर राजभाषा कार्यान्वयन समिति दक्षिण गोवा की बैठक दिनांक 25 सितंबर 2019 को मुरमगांव पत्तन न्यास में संपन्न हुई। जिसमें केंद्रीय संस्थानों में हिंदी में उत्कृष्ट कार्य करने हेतु वर्ष 2018-19 के लिए एनसीपीओआर गोवा को द्वितीय स्थान प्राप्त हुआ।Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:48:20 +0530https://www.maricon2019.com/polar-sciences/Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:29:13 +0530एनसीपीओआर में हिन्दी सप्ताह  7 से 14 सितम्बर 2019   19 सितम्बर 2019    एनसीपीओआर द्वारा नराकास के तत्वाधान मे आयोजित निबंध लेखन प्रतियोगिता के विजेताओं के नाम ।  एनसीपीओआर द्वारा 13सितंबर   2018 को नराकास के अंतर्गत आने वाले कार्यालयों के लिए “भारत की नई शिक्षा नीति” विषय परहिन्दी निबंध लेखन प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन किया गया था । इस प्रतियोगिता मे कुल 38 प्रतिभागियों ने भाग लिया था । प्रतियोगिता के विजेताओं के नाम इस प्रकार हैं –       1  प्रथम    – सुश्री मोनिका चौहान, के.वी.-1वास्को       2. द्वितीय   - श्री अनुज कुमार मिश्रा, आई एन एस हंस       3. द्वितीय   - श्री अनुराग यादव, भारतीय विमानपत्तन प्राधिकरण       4. तृतीय     - श्री नरेश कुमार, अंतर राज्य पुलिस बेतार केंद्र       5. तृतीय     - श्री विजय कुमार शर्मा, के.वी.-1वास्को   इन प्रतिभागियों को पुरस्कार की राशि प्रथम पुरस्कार के लिए 5000 रुपए, द्वितीय के लिए 3-3 हजार रुपए तथा तृतीय के लिए 2-2 हजार रुपएदिया जाएगा ।   सधन्यवाद ।     डॉ. रवि मिश्रा वैज्ञानिक डी एवं राजभाषा अधिकारी    Tue, 15 Oct 2019 09:51:03 +0530  एनसीपीओआर में हिन्दी सप्ताह  7-14 सितंबर 2019   एनसीपीओआर में हिन्दी सप्ताह का आयोजन दिनांक 07-14 सितंबर 2019 के मध्य किया गया । हिन्दी सप्ताह का उदघाटन दिनांक 09 सितंबर 2019 को एनसीपीओआर निदेशक एम. रविचंद्रन ने सभी अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों की उपस्थिति में दीप प्रज्ज्वलन कर किया । इसके पश्चात विभिन्न प्रतियोगिताओं का आयोजन दिनांक 07-14 सितंबर 2019 के मध्य हुआ ।     14 सितंबर 2019 हिन्दी दिवस के उपलक्ष्य में हिन्दी सप्ताह समापन समारोह मनाया गया। जिसमें  एनसीपीओआर के वरिष्ठ वैज्ञानिक एवं कर्मचारी शामिल थे। समारोह में निदेशक महोदय डॉ. एम. रविचंद्रन तथा समूह निदेशक डॉ. मिर्ज़ा जावेद बेग ने संबोधित किया।  । समारोह में विशिष्ट अतिथि के रूप में श्री दामोदर आठलेकर, श्रीमती नीलम केंकरे, श्रीमती शुभ्रता मिश्रा, श्री राजेन्द्र शर्मा, आमंत्रित किए गए थे। समापन समारोह में हिन्दी सप्ताह के दौरान आयोजित विभिन्न प्रतियोगिताओं के विजेताओं को निदेशक महोदय के द्वारा प्रमाणपत्र  एवं स्मृति चिन्ह देकर सम्मानित किया गया ।   एनसीपीओआर में वर्ष 2018-19 के लिए राजभाषा प्रोत्साहन पुरस्कार विजेताओं की सूची राजभाषा प्रोत्साहन पुरस्कार के विजेता पुरस्कार हिन्दी श्रेणी हिन्दीतर श्रेणी प्रथम  सुश्री प्रतिभा पाण्डे सुश्री अर्पणा नाईक द्वितीय (I) श्री अमन शर्मा (II) सुश्री कौशम्बी प्रसाद (I) सुश्री सौम्या तारी (II) सुश्री स्मिता राणे तृतीय (I) श्री रविंदर सिंह (II) श्री प्रदीप कुमार   (I) सुश्री रीमा कुवालेकर (II) सुश्री वर्षा कौथंकर (III) सुश्री रुपाली राणे   हिंदी सप्ताह के दौरान आयोजित विभिन्न प्रतियोगिताओं के विजेताओं की सूची  श्रुतलेखन प्रतियोगिता पुरस्कार प्रथम  श्री राजस सातार्डेकर द्वितीय श्री जाधव किशोर तृतीय (I) श्री श्रीनिवास राव  (II) श्री अनिकेत नाईक वादविवाद प्रतियोगिता पुरस्कार प्रथम  डॉ. शरत चंद्र त्रिपाठी द्वितीय सुश्री प्रतिभा पाण्डे तृतीय सुश्री जूही यादव टिप्पणी लेखन प्रतियोगिता पुरस्कार प्रथम  श्री रविंदर सिंह  द्वितीय श्री राजेंद्र कुमार तृतीय (I) सुश्री कावेरी कुंबार (II) श्री रविकांत शर्मा निबंध लेखन पुरस्कार   हिन्दी श्रेणी हिन्दीतर श्रेणी प्रथम  सुश्री स्वाति नागर  सुश्री साहिना गाज़ी  द्वितीय श्री मोहम्मद नूरुज़्ज़मा  सुश्री नमिता मोर्जे  तृतीय (I) श्री राहुल मावी (II) श्री विद्या भूषण  (I) सुश्री गौतमी असोलकर (II) सुश्री सोनम केलुस्कर            Tue, 15 Oct 2019 09:50:32 +0530Invites Nominations from Scientists/Researchers for forthcoming IODP expedition 391 To view the details click here Mon, 04 Nov 2019 16:10:49 +0530Ocean Society of India (OSI), a registered professional society, recently achieved the Observer Status of UN-Sea Bed Authority, is organizing the 6th Biennial Conference OSICON-19 during 12-14th December 2019 jointly with Centre for Marine living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE), Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India at CMLRE. The focal theme for OSICON-19 is ‘Indian Ocean Processes and Resources-A Key to Blue Economy’. Abstracts of research contributions may please be send to osicon2019@gmail.com after a formal online registration in www.oceansociety.in Mon, 14 Oct 2019 10:48:31 +0530Under the ISblue scheme, Ms. Anvita U. Kerkar, DST-INSPIRE, SRF would be placed in Laboratoire d’Ecologie Pelagique (PELAGOS) at Ifremer, Centre de Bretagne, Plouzané, France. She would be hosted by Dr. Aurore Gioux, PELAGOS, Ifremer and would be a part of the field and laboratory experiments to study the evolution and dynamics of phytoplankton blooms during late spring-early summer (July-September 2019).Tue, 13 Aug 2019 09:10:40 +0530Mr M.J.Beg, Director I/C presented/donated cleaning articles/items to New Dawn Ashadeep Special School. The school is located at Headland Sada, Vasco Da Gama and is primarily involved in teaching of children with special needs including vocational skills like candle making, soap making, printing of file covers, making cloth bags, colorful diyas, etc.Tue, 13 Aug 2019 09:10:57 +0530Drawing competition on the theme of water conservation for NCPOR employees was conducted at NCPOR Auditorium on 10th July, 2019. Total of 40 talented NCPOR employees participated in the competition. Mr M.J.Beg, Director I/C presented participation certificate to the employees.Wed, 10 Jul 2019 15:48:47 +0530Swachhta Pakwada - Walkathon NCPOR organised a Walkathon on 6th July 2019 to spread the message of Swachh Bharat. The walkathon was flagged off by Shri Mauvin Godinho, Cabinet Minister Government of Goa from Chicalim Park. A total of 150 NCPOR employees participated in the walkathon which covered a distance of 5.8 kms and concluded at St Jicanto IslandTue, 13 Aug 2019 09:11:13 +0530Drawing competition on the theme of Swachh Bharat was organised at NCPOR campus on 9th July 2019 for differently abled children. Mr. M.J.Beg, Director I/C presented gifts to all the participating children. Tue, 13 Aug 2019 09:11:05 +0530Invites Nominations from Scientists/Researchers for forthcoming IODP expeditions 386   To view advertisement click hereFri, 14 Jun 2019 08:32:05 +053011th Southern Ocean Expedition (2019- 2020)   For Cruise Plan click here For Application Form click here Last Date: 1st July 2019 Wed, 12 Jun 2019 18:02:01 +0530Invites Nominations from Scientists/Researchers for forthcoming IODP expeditions 390 and 393   To view Advertisement click hereTue, 04 Jun 2019 15:27:24 +0530National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, Earth System Science Organization - under Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India is the nodal institute for coordinating the Indian Antarctic Programme. NCPOR calls for Medical Doctors on contract basis for its research bases (Bharati-Larsemann Hills and Maitri, Schirmacher Oasis) at Antarctica. The contract period is between 2019 and 2021 for the 39-Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica. A Walk in Interview for Medical Doctors for 39- Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica will be held on 26-June-19 (Wednesday) at 09:00hrs at National Centre for Polar Research Headland Sada, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa 403 804   To view advertisement click hereTue, 04 Jun 2019 14:40:57 +0530The 185KW Solar power plant was inaugurated by Dr. M. Rajeevan, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Govt. of India on 14th May 2019 in NCPOR, Goa premises.The plant generates approx 27000 units of electricity per month helping us to reduce our dependence on conventional sources of energy.    Wed, 15 May 2019 09:22:45 +0530The  foundation stone for Container Yard was laid by Dr. M. Rajeevan, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Govt. of India on 14th May 2019 in NCPOR, Goa premises.The Yard shall mainly cater to Antarctic programme for aggregation/segregation and stuffing of cargo for different Antarctic Stations. It will have the capability to house 72 nos of 20’ feet ISO Containers in a stack of three.  Wed, 15 May 2019 08:24:12 +0530  Expedition 382 will be drilling two 600-m deep sites in Dove Basin and Pirie Basin (Scotia Sea, SW Atlantic) to reconstruct the evolution of the Antarctic Ice Sheet (AIS) through major Late Neogene transitions (Middle Miocene glacial intensification of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, mid-Pliocene warm interval, Late Pliocene glacial intensification of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, mid-Pleistocene transition, warm interglacials of the last 800 kyr, and glacial terminations). This will provide the first spatially integrated record of variability in iceberg flux from Iceberg Alley, where a substantial number of Antarctic icebergs exit into the warmer Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC). This will (a) constrain iceberg flux during key times of AIS evolution since the Middle Miocene glacial intensification of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, (b) provide material to determine regional sources of AIS mass loss, address interhemispheric phasing of ice-sheet and climate events, and the relation of AIS variability to sea level, (c) provide information on Drake Passage throughflow, meridional overturning in the Southern Ocean, water-mass changes, CO2 transfer via wind-induced upwelling, sea-ice variability, bottom water outflow from the Weddell Sea, Antarctic weathering inputs, and changes in oceanic and atmospheric fronts in the vicinity of the ACC, and (d) provide dust proxy records to reconstruct changes in the Southern Hemisphere westerlies to evaluate climate-dust coupling since the Pliocene, its potential role in iron fertilization and atmospheric CO2 drawdown during glacials. This expedition will also core a sediment drift on the Falkland slope to obtain subantarctic multi-proxy intermediate water depth records of millennial to orbital scale variability in the ocean, atmosphere, nutrients, productivity and ice-sheet dynamics in the SW Atlantic through at least the last 1 Ma.  Mr Shubham Tripathi, an Indian Scientist from NCPOR, Goa is sailing onboard JOIDES Resolution as a Sedimentologist. The 60 day long expedition led by Co-chiefs Michael Weber (Germany) & Maureen Raymo (USA) besides ~30 other scientists from different countries flagged off from Punta Arenas, Chile on 20th March 2019.      Thu, 09 May 2019 08:46:51 +0530Advertisement For Research Fellowship under MRFP Research Fellow Program at MoES Organisations. Last date: 20th May 2019   To view advertisement details click hereThu, 02 May 2019 09:41:46 +0530NCPOR is going to organize the National Conference on Polar Sciences (NCPS-2019) from August 20-22, 2019. NCPS-2019 aims to bring in researchers/resource persons working in diverse fields of polar sciences and facilitate fruitful dialogues culminating in long term collaborations.   For more details & updates, please see the conference website click here On public demand the date for submission of abstracts has been extended up to Friday, 21 June 2019 at 17:30 Hrs.Thu, 29 Aug 2019 11:19:39 +0530On the occasion of 19th Foundation Day Celebration, NCPOR is organizing a an open interactive session with Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma AC(Retd). Interested person/s (in/outside NCPOR) are requested to register themselves before 1st April, 2019. Due to limited seats, entry is on first-come-first-serve basis. Only registered person are allowed to attend the session.     Registration is closed now: Due to limited number of seats and overwhelming response, the registration have been closed. Thanks for showing your interest in the interactive session being organised on the occasion of NCPOR Foundation Day celebration.​   For any query, feel free to contact ncporoutreach@ncaor.gov.in  / ncporoutreach@gmail.com  Wed, 10 Apr 2019 09:09:46 +0530The result of summer Internship Students at NCPOR, please click here to view the sameMon, 18 Mar 2019 08:38:02 +0530Workshop on Writing Science NCPOR, Goa 26 May to 2 June 2019  organised in partnership with Current Science  Currrent Science has been organising workshops on science writing with a view to improving the quality of scientific output from India. NCPOR is proud to host the ninth workshop in this series from 26 May to 2 June 2018. Unlike most other workshops, there are three separate components in the workshop. One month long email discussion group before the workshop Eight days of intensive and immersive face-to-face workshop Three weeks of practicing the skills learned using the tools and techniques introduced in the workshop under online mentoring and guidance. I.   Email discussion group from 26 April to 26 May 2019 The first virtual component of the workshop is intended to provide knowledge resources and links related to science and to writing. Science in Indian constitution Science Policies  Science in Plans Programmes and schemes Organisation of science in India  R & D Labs in India Comparison of science in India with  other countries ·     The attempt is to provide the participants the missing components in their science education, awakening them to the History, Philosophy, Methodology, Structure, Sociology, Politics and Economics and culture of science - provoking the participants to develop their scientific temper / attitude / spirit. The group interaction is used to ensure that the participants know a little bit about each other before they meet in the face-to-face workshop. This helps to reduce time and effort spent in small group formations during the workshop. The participants are expected to spend ten to fifteen minutes of online time twice a week for this component of the workshop.  The responses from the participants provide the trainers clues about the strengths and weakness of participants and plan for specific inputs for individual participants. II.    Face to face workshop from 26 May to 2 June 2019 The workshop has four sessions of 90 minutes each broken by tea breaks and lunch. Besides presentations, there will be discussions, demonstrations, reading, writing and editing exercises. This workshop will involve work. Active participation would be required. The workshop is designed as an immersive and intensive experience. III.    Online mentoring and feedback from 2 – 26 June 2019 The group that was formed before the workshop becomes active again after the workshop. Now the participants have a choice: they can drop out after 26th June if they wish. But those who want can continue writing and will be given feedback and mentoring online, till they become confident enough in their skills to write papers, reviews, grant proposal and project reports.   Applications are invited from scientists and science faculty working in India. The application form can be accessed from - https://goo.gl/forms/xS3Lt4YX9sZo2HBZ2  Last date for receiving applications: 9 April 2019 Announcement of selected candidates: 10 April 2019  Sat, 20 Apr 2019 18:26:20 +0530National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), Ministry of Earth Sciences is Organizing an International Symposium on 'Advances in Coastal Research with Special Reference to Indo Pacific-2019' (AdCoRe IP-2019) during 17-19 December 2019 at Chennai. For more details, please click here Sat, 20 Apr 2019 18:26:53 +0530IODP Expedition 379: Amundsen Sea West Antarctic Ice Sheet History The WAIS, largely marine based, has likely had a very dynamic history over the last several million years being highly sensitive to both climatic and oceanographic changes. A complete collapse of the WAIS would result in a global sea level rise of 3.3–4.3 m, yet the world’s scientific community has not been able to predict its future behavior. Moreover, knowledge about past behavior of the WAIS is poor, in particular during geological times with climatic conditions similar to those expected for the near and distant future. Reconstructions and quantifications of partial or complete WAIS collapses in the past are urgently needed for constraining and testing ice sheet models that aim to predict future WAIS behavior and the potential contribution of the WAIS to global sea level rise. Large uncertainties exist regarding the chronology, extent, rates, and spatial and temporal variability of past advances and retreats of the WAIS across the continental shelf. These uncertainties largely result from the fundamental lack of data from drill cores recovered proximal to the WAIS.  This expedition aims to core and log data in the Amundsen Sea Embayment (ASE) by drilling a transect from the oldest sequences close to the bedrock/basin boundary at the middle–inner shelf transition to the youngest sequences on the outer shelf in the eastern ASE. This will help to address objectives of reconstructing the onset of glaciation during the greenhouse to icehouse transition, processes of dynamic ice sheet behavior during the Neogene and Quaternary, and ocean conditions associated with the glacial cycles. Dr Waliur Rahaman, an Indian Scientist from NCPOR, Goa is onboard JOIDES Resolution as an Inorganic Geochemist. The 60 day long expedition led by Co-chiefs Karsten Gohl (Germany) & Julia Wellner (USA) besides ~30 other scientists from different countries flagged off from Punta Arenas, Chile on 18th January 2019.  Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:55:47 +053039-Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica-Call for research proposals To download Advertisement click here To download Application form click here To download Larsemann Hills Geology Map click here  To download Schirmacher Oasis Geomorphology map click hereThu, 21 Feb 2019 09:09:05 +0530Call for Scientific Project Proposals under Polar Research Initiative   01. Project Proposals  02. Annexure-1 03. Annexure-2 04. Annexure-3 Sat, 05 Jan 2019 14:30:24 +0530Invited online applications from eligible and prospective candidates of Indian Nationals for filling up PhD fellowships in Polar Sciences in Norway. Fri, 28 Dec 2018 21:49:06 +0530  हिन्दी कार्यशाला एनसीपीओआर में विज्ञान एव तकनीकी शब्दावली आयोग, नई दिल्ली के साथ दो दिवसीय हिन्दी कार्यशाला का आयोजन दिनांक 27-28 दिसंबर 2018 को किया जा रहा है।  Mon, 17 Dec 2018 11:55:26 +0530CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN THE ARCTIC REGION (2019-2020)    For details click here Tue, 04 Dec 2018 17:27:16 +0530Mr. Abhilash Nair from the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research has been awarded the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) 2018 Fellowship. Mr. Abhilash will visit GNS Science, New Zealand, for his project entitled - Pleistocene-Holocene variability in Antarctic Circumpolar Current strength and Agulhas leakage intensity"   For more details on: https://www.scar.org/general-scar-news/2018-scar-fellows/ Tue, 04 Dec 2018 10:15:23 +0530Results of Selected list of Students and Wait list of Students for Winter Internship at NCPOR   To view the list, please click hereThu, 22 Nov 2018 21:36:30 +0530Invites Nominations from Scientists/Researchers for forthcoming IODP expedition 387, 388 and 389  To view details click here To download Revised Advertisement(Last date extended: 1st April 2019) click here   IODP Expedition 389 - Hawaiian Drowned Reefs is postponed To view details click here Tue, 16 Apr 2019 10:31:43 +0530Invited online applications from eligible and prospective candidates of Indian Nationals, for filling up of Project Scientist, Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Project Scientific Assistant, Executive Assistant under the various scientific projects on contract basis. To apply online, please click on the below URL http://www.incois.gov.in/jobs/ncpor1118/home.jsp Sun, 11 Nov 2018 12:03:28 +0530Re-naming of National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR), Goa to National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), GoaTue, 23 Oct 2018 16:47:57 +0530Abstract volume of the recently completed IODP SPADE Workshop To view click hereWed, 26 Sep 2018 12:13:00 +0530PRE-EVENT-SEMINAR ON INDIA INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FESTIVAL (IISF)-2018 To view details click here Tue, 04 Sep 2018 09:52:53 +0530The 4th India International Science Festival (IISF) is being organised by Ministry of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences in association with Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA) during 05th-08th October 2018 at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow. For more details visit http://scienceindiafest.org/   Tue, 07 Aug 2018 09:55:03 +0530ESSO-NCAOR is happy to announce that Dr M Ravichandran has been elected Vice President of SCAR (Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research). SCAR has 32 voting nations and International Science Unions which elected Dr. M. Ravichandran for a four-year term. SCAR is the apex body and the unifying umbrella for initiating and coordinating high quality international scientific research in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean and provides independent scientific advice to Antarctic Treaty Consultative meetings and other organizations. Dr M Ravichandran says he’s humbled to be elected by the SCAR member countries. Dr M Ravichandran is joined by Vice Presidents Prof Gary Wilson (New Zealand)  and Dr Catherine Ritz (France) along with Prof Jefferson Simões (Brazil), Prof Steven Chown (President) and Dr Chandrika Nath (SCAR Executive Director) on the SCAR Executive Committee. Secretary, Government of India, Dr M Rajeevan, the Delegate to SCAR expressed his happiness on India attaining a seat in this new role at SCAR. India is also represented by Mirza Javed Beg as the Vice Chair for the Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programmes (COMNAP).Sat, 30 Jun 2018 10:25:01 +0530National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research, Earth System Science Organization -under Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, responsible for coordinating the Indian Antarctic Expeditions is looking for Medical Doctors on contract basis for its research bases at Antarctica for the season 2018-2020. A Walk in Interview for Medical Doctors for 38- Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica will be held on 04th July 18 (Wednesday) at 09:00hrs at National Centre for Antarctic Research Headland Sada, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa 403 804   For details click hereTue, 12 Jun 2018 11:12:36 +0530International Interdisciplinary PhD and Post-Doc Winter School (IAWS-2018) at ESSO-NCAOR, Goa during 28 Oct to 2 Nov 2018.   For details click here Fri, 01 Jun 2018 17:57:19 +0530Admit Card for written examination for contract posts of Executive Assistants    For details click hereWed, 23 May 2018 17:27:55 +0530Scientific Report of Indian Expedition To Antarctica i.e. from First expedition to Twenty Fourth expedition reports are made available.  Click here to view the Reports (1 to 24)Fri, 18 May 2018 19:31:54 +0530This current Antarctic Bibliography is an initiative by National Committee SCAR Chair and the current form is in the initial stage. Scientists/ Researchers may please go through the bibliography (XL Sheet below) and provide corrections/ inputs /additions /deletions to the current structure, for further enhancement.  Please mail your suggestions / corrections / comments / any new ideas at  ictd@ncaor.gov.in   To download the bibliography, please click hereMon, 25 Jun 2018 09:30:07 +0530Online Application invited for the various post of  Scientist -D, Manager and Junior Hindi Translator on regular basis.    Wed, 02 May 2018 11:41:45 +0530Workshop on "The Art and Craft of Media Outreach" By Mr. Peter Spinks on 12, 13 and 16th of April 2018 from 1000 Hrs to 1600 Hrs at NCAOR Seminar Hall.Wed, 11 Apr 2018 07:25:48 +0530NCAOR Foundation Day Lecture "Indian Astronomy in the 21st Century" by  Dr. Somak Raychaudhury, Director, IUCAA, Pune on 5th April 2018. Mon, 02 Apr 2018 16:30:30 +0530Shri Subhajit Sen a student participant was deputed to Antarctica as a member of the short term team of the 37th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (ISEA) in November 2017 and was expected to return by April 2018. Through a competitive process, he was selected for the expedition based on his research project “Deformation – Fabric in Sub-glacial Till Exposed in Schirmacher Oasis”.  An intelligent young scientist, adorable personality with many facets and an energetic member of the team who would bring smile to many faces, would go an extra mile to help others and would stand by in the hour of need, is no more with us.   Born on 13th April 1994, Shri Subhajit Sen passed way on Tuesday the 27th March 2018 at Indian convoy route to Maitri, Antarctica in service to the nation. He met with an accident during convoy operations at Ice Shelf and suffered a major trauma late evening of 26th March 2018. He was immediately rushed towards the Expedition Vessel and Doctors joined with medical help around 23:15 hrs (UTC+01). Unfortunately, attempts to revive him went in vain and he bid farewell due to fatal injuries to this mortal world at 00:12 hrs (UTC+01).   Shri Sen will always remain in the hearts of fellow Antarcticans and remembered with fondness. His contributions to Antarctic Sciences will always be admired.   With profound grief and sorrow we at the Indian Research Base, Maitri Antarctica and at National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research, Goa condole the death of Shri Subhajit Sen and pray to God almighty for his soul rests in peace and for strength,courage and solace to the family.   For condolences to family and friends write to condolence.sen@ncaor.gov.in Tue, 27 Mar 2018 17:28:08 +0530List of shortlisted candidates for Summer Internship at NCAOR. Click here to download the list.Tue, 20 Mar 2018 13:43:41 +0530To download advertisement click here To download format for submission of scientific proposal  click here   To download Larsemann hills geology map click here   To download Schirmacher Oasis Geomorphology map click here Fri, 09 Mar 2018 08:28:58 +0530Invites Nominations from Scientists/Researchers for forthcoming IODP expeditions 385   To view details click hereMon, 26 Feb 2018 13:11:13 +0530Our expedition vessel - M.V. Ivan Papanin, after completing cargo operations at Bharati station in Larsemann Hills (69  24’24.4’’S,  76 11’42.9’’E) started her onward journey at 23:35 Hrs local time (18:35 UTC) on Monday, 05 February 2018 for our second station - Matiri in the Schirmacher Oasis (70  46’00.’’S;  11  43’50.8’’E). After a few hours of sailing, Vessel met with an accident. Initial investigation suggests heavy water ingress in the ballast tank No. 2.Passenger and crew are safe on board and there is no oil spillage.Papanin has now returned to the mooring location off-Bharati station. While the crew is attempting to fix the water ingress, passengers have been safely moved to Bharati Station.  Cargo and fuel on board meant for Maitri Station is being moved to Bharati station as well. Details of investigation and assessment of the damage is awaited. Wed, 07 Feb 2018 09:19:54 +0530Dr. Shiv Mohan Singh, an Indian Scientist from NCAOR and Associate Professor, BHU Varanasi is participating in expedition-374 as Biologist/ Microbiologist onboard Joides Resolution   To view the details click hereMon, 26 Feb 2018 13:02:02 +0530Call for Scientific Project Proposals under Himalayan Cryospheric Observations and Modelling (HiCOM) 2017-2020 (FY) : Last Date: 14/02/2018 To view details click hereFri, 09 Feb 2018 12:47:32 +0530List of screened in candidates for the post of Project Scientists C & B   To view details click hereFri, 05 Jan 2018 11:05:42 +0530List of screened- in candidates for the post of Project Scientist-B(Advt No: NCAOR/77/16)   To view details click hereFri, 15 Dec 2017 12:50:55 +0530With respect to advertisement No: NCAOR/77/17 for the posts of Project Scientist C and Project Scientist B: The applications are under scrutiny and further details will be updated shortly.Wed, 13 Dec 2017 12:31:19 +0530Algae could feed and fuel planet with aid of new high-tech tool  To view details click hereFri, 08 Dec 2017 16:00:51 +0530Atmospheric trace gases support primary production in Antarctic desert surface soil  To view details click hereFri, 08 Dec 2017 15:59:54 +0530List of Selected Candidates for dissertation at NCAOR for Winter Session. Click here to download the list Tue, 21 Nov 2017 10:07:29 +0530Heat source under West Antarctica   To view details click hereWed, 08 Nov 2017 11:48:26 +0530Greenhouse gas concentrations surge to new record  To view details click hereWed, 01 Nov 2017 13:55:00 +0530Please click herefor e-Integrity Pledge   Wed, 25 Oct 2017 18:10:46 +0530Prof. David S. Chapman, Distinguished Professor at the University of Utah delivered an engrossing talk on  Global Warming:  the Science Behind us and the Challenges ahead @NCAOR on 20-Oct-2017 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 07:28:54 +0530Public Lecture on GLOBAL WARMING: THE SCIENCE BEHIND US AND THE CHALLENGES AHEAD by Prof. David S. Chapman on 20/10/2017 at 1600 hrs @ NCAOR Sat, 21 Oct 2017 08:34:26 +0530Invited online applications from eligible and prospective candidates of Indian Nationals for filling up of Project  Scientist B and C posts under the various scientific projects on contract basis. To view the advertisement click here Sat, 21 Oct 2017 08:36:11 +0530New iceberg calved from Pine Island Glacier  To view details click hereThu, 28 Sep 2017 13:21:38 +0530International Polar Week celebrated at NCAOR on 21st September, 2017 to promote polar education  among students. A series of activities like a talk on climate change and global warming delivered by Dr. M. Ravichandran, Director, NCAOR.  Polar Quiz Competition has organised for the college students to promote active learning about Polar Regions. NCAOR research students displayed theirs posters showcasing the major activities of NCAOR, to acquaint the students with the polar research, as also inform them on importance of polar regions. This has been ably supported by the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) with the Screening of Documentary- ‘Glacial Balance’. Live interaction with the NCAOR scientists in Arctic gave the audience an impression about the Indian research base Himadri situated in the scientific village of NyAlesund, Norway.Mon, 25 Sep 2017 08:24:39 +0530Swachhata Hi Seva Commences on 15th September 2017: Come Join us. Be a Swachhata Shramik and support in building a cleaner nation as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi for his birth anniversary on 2nd October 2017.Sat, 16 Sep 2017 19:17:24 +0530As a part of SCAR Visiting Professorship, Dr Crosta will visit the National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR) in Goa, India. Building on previous collaborative work, he will share his experience with colleagues and students in (i) diatom taxonomy, (ii) statistical approaches to produce quantitative estimates of sea surface temperature and sea ice conditions and (iii) Southern Ocean paleoceanography. He will also deliver a series of public lectures while at NCAOR Mon, 11 Sep 2017 15:11:18 +0530Global invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) for construction of Polar Research Vessel and the amendment dated 18th Oct. 2017   To view detail click hereWed, 18 Oct 2017 13:47:30 +0530NCAOR and Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) are organizing a training course on “Quantitative reconstructions and numerical methods for analysis of past climate variability using diatoms” at NCAOR, Goa, 21–24 November 2017 To view detail click hereMon, 04 Sep 2017 13:06:32 +0530World's largest volcanic range found beneath Antarctic ice     To view details click hereMon, 28 Aug 2017 15:14:27 +0530A new study from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis validates that the central core of the East Antarctic ice sheet should remain stable even if the West Antarctic ice sheet melts.    To view details click hereWed, 23 Aug 2017 12:46:49 +0530  Click on the below link for more details about IISF The 3rd India International Science Festival (IISF) at Chennai, during 13-16 October, 2017Tue, 15 Aug 2017 18:10:41 +0530Antarctic bacterium has one of the biggest proteins ever found    To view details click hereMon, 14 Aug 2017 10:09:35 +0530Invites Nominations from Scientists/Researchers for forthcoming IODP expeditions 383   To view details click here Tue, 06 Feb 2018 09:14:26 +0530NCAOR employees who were awarded as the Best Employee Award on the occasion of Foundation Day Function at MoES New Delhi on 27th July’ 2017.   (a)  Ms. Nazira Begum, Scientific Assistant Grade ‘A’               - Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted (b)  Shri. Anemi Lakshmana Rao, Assistant Manager (F&A)               " (c)  Shri. Nexsan Barreto, Technician Grade ‘B’                          - Group ‘C’Tue, 01 Aug 2017 14:12:22 +0530Dr. Parmanand Sharma, Scientist E & Scientist In Charge of Himalayan Cryosphere Programme at NCAOR has been awarded with the prestigious Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Contributions in Polar Sciences - 2017 by the Ministry of Earth Sciences. He received the award from Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Hon'ble Minister for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences at a glittering ceremony held on the occasion of the MoES Foundation Day on 27 July 2017. Dr. Sharma has been instrumental in undertaking an integrated monitoring of glacier mass balance and glacio-hydrological balance of several benchmark glaciers of upper Chandra basin in the Western Himalaya as well as establishing NCAOR's first high altitude research station "Himansh" in Western HimalayaTue, 01 Aug 2017 10:03:11 +0530Stronger winds heat up West Antarctic ice melt    To view click hereTue, 15 Aug 2017 18:03:24 +0530The one trillion ton iceberg: Larsen C Ice Shelf rift finally breaks    To view details click hereThu, 13 Jul 2017 14:13:13 +0530West Antarctic Ice Sheet loss over the last 11K years seen in new study To view details click hereFri, 07 Jul 2017 16:16:08 +0530Invited online applications from eligible & prospective Indian National for filling up of post of Coordinator Grade IV, Senior Executive (Admin) and Junior Hindi Translator on regular basis. To  download the advertisement  : Download    Wed, 05 Jul 2017 08:30:14 +0530List of screened- in candidates for interview for the post of Scientist-B To view details click hereThu, 27 Jul 2017 09:39:42 +0530Walk-in-Interview for 37 ISEA Logistics personnel  To view details click hereWed, 21 Jun 2017 08:53:52 +0530Walk-in-Interview for Medical Doctors To view details click hereWed, 21 Jun 2017 08:51:28 +0530Geoscientific evidence for  subglacial lakes   To view details click hereTue, 06 Jun 2017 16:12:06 +0530Is a warmer Arctic a canary of global warming?     To view details click hereThu, 01 Jun 2017 15:45:16 +0530Indian Expedition to Southern Ocean 2017-18   To download Advertisement click here To download application form click here  Thu, 01 Jun 2017 14:51:12 +0530Result of written examination conducted on 20th May 2017   For details click hereFri, 26 May 2017 08:34:13 +0530Troubling Ocean Oxygen decline    To view detail click hereMon, 08 May 2017 13:40:42 +0530Science News: Antarctic ice rift spreads   To view details click hereThu, 22 Jun 2017 08:23:56 +0530Science News: Antarctic peninsula ice more stable than thought   To view details click hereWed, 03 May 2017 12:56:35 +0530April 22, 2017 when the world celebrates Earth Day. Earth day is celebrated on 22nd April every year around the world to mark our collective responsibility to protect the mother earth which is catering to all our needs. As called for in the 1992 Rio Declaration, a balance has to be maintained among economic, social and environmental needs, so that our present and future generations may continue to get resources. The theme for the year 2017 is "Environmental & Climate Literacy". Educating people about climate change and environment is the first and foremost step in a mission towards environment conservation. Environment conservation is the duty of one and all, to protect the mother earth the elixir of life and sustenance. Environment and climate literacy among community at large leads to inspires actions thus paving a way to more use of greener technology. Do celebrate Earth Day by saving electricity, fuel consumption, plant trees, and spread awareness about environment and climate.   A child’s imagination of a changing world [Photo: by Janhavi Bhati, Winner of Antarctic Day Competition 2016 @ ESSO-NCAOR] Mon, 24 Apr 2017 08:10:27 +0530IODP Expedition- 368 South China Sea Rifted Margin-B International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) Expedition 368 (from 9th April-11th June 2017) along with Expedition 367 will address the mechanisms of lithosphere extension during continental breakup in the South China Sea (SCS) Rifted Margin. The SCS margin shows similarities to the hyperextended Iberia-Newfoundland margins, possibly including exhumed and serpentinized mantle within the continent-ocean transition (COT). However, recent modeling studies suggest that mechanisms of plate weakening other than serpentinization of the sub continental lithospheric mantle exist. IODP has chosen a few drilling sites across a 150-200 km wide zone of highly extended seaward-thinning crust with a well-imaged COT zone. These sites will determine the nature of critical crustal entities within the COT and constrain post breakup crustal subsidence, timing of rifting, rate of extension, and crustal subsidence. Around 30 scientists are onboard the Joides Resolution for this exciting and challenging expedition.     Ningthoujam Lachit Singh, Scientist B, NCAOR     Assigned as a Physical Properties Specialist in the IODP-368 Expedition.Fri, 21 Apr 2017 09:54:19 +0530Science News: Water is streaming across Antarctica    To download details click hereThu, 20 Apr 2017 15:31:32 +0530    National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR) is organising a National Conference on Polar Sciences (NCPS-2017) at NCAOR, Goa, during 16-17 May 2017. NCPS-2017 aims to bring eminent researchers, working in diverse fields from Antarctic, Arctic, and surrounding ocean realms as well as Himalayas, to identify and discuss the interdisciplinary approach to address the various scientific and operational issues. This event will provide a platform to exchange their research ideas, experiences, findings and to motivate the Early Career Scientists/Researchers. Researchers are invited to participate and present their findings on various aspects of Polar Regions including Himalayas. The conference will include invited and contributed oral as well as poster presentations. High quality original and unpublished work (conceptual, constructive, empirical, experimental, or theoretical) shall be encouraged. Limited financial support towards travel/accommodation is available for research students and who are in need of financial support should send a request email to the Convenor, NCPS-2017.   For more details & updates, please download the First Announcement Brochure and see the conference website: www.ncps2017.ncaor.gov.in      Dr. Avinash Kumar, Convener,NCPS-2017 email ncps2017@ncaor.gov.inSun, 21 May 2017 20:07:43 +0530The Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) is an annual meeting of national and international organizations focused on Arctic research and exploitation, which include academia, government agencies, local communities, industry, non-governmental organizations and others. This year, the ASSW was held at Prague, Czech Republic during 31 March to 7th April 2017. Indian scientists participated in various business and scientific meetings such as NySMAC, AFoPS, IASC etc. ​Tue, 11 Apr 2017 09:47:30 +0530Indian Southern Ocean Expedition 2016-17, the scientific team with Hon’ble President of Mauritius Indian Expedition to Southern Ocean/Antarctic Waters 2016-17 has been launched from Port Louis, Mauritius on 6th January 2017 onboard chartered Ice Class Research Vessel SA Agulhas with 24 scientists onboard. Continuous observations for various atmospheric and oceanic parameters were carried out in the entire cruise track. Mooring equipments at various depths were deployed for a period of one year in the Subtropical Frontal region [40.11°S 58.5°E]. Time series observations for a period of 72hrs were carried out at the Prydz Bay region [near the coastal waters of the India’s third Antarctic station “Bharati”]. After completion of the entire scientific operations upto Prydz Bay region [69° S 76 °E] the vessel arrived at Mauritius on 28th February, 2017.   A call on Hon’ble President of Mauritius has been granted for the Southern Ocean Expedition team on 3rd March, 2017. Indian High Commission has arranged the function. The attached photos show the scientific team with the Hon’ble President of Mauritius [Dr. Bibi Ameenah Firdaus Gurib-Fakim, also a Mauritian biodiversity scientist] as well as with His Excellency the Indian High Commissioner [Mr. Abhay Thakur].    Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:02:52 +0530Click on the below link to view Glimpse of multifaceted activities of NCAORFri, 07 Apr 2017 16:04:25 +0530Call for seeking innovative scientific proposals in different thematic areas for the 37-Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica, (expedition begins during November 2017), is on the webpage of ESSO-NCAOR. Last date for submission of proposals is 15-April-2017 and the Workshop for evaluation of the said proposals will be held at NCAOR on 18-19 May 2017.Mon, 27 Mar 2017 08:25:23 +0530A felicitation function (Debriefing) for the Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica,34th ISEA (Winter), 35th ISEA (Winter and Summer) and 36th ISEA(Summer)  is being organised at ESSO-NCAOR on 15th May 2017 at 6pm (18hrs), All members of the said expeditions are cordially invited to attend and are requested to confirm their participation by 15-April-2017.Mon, 27 Mar 2017 08:24:09 +0530Underwater mountains help ocean water rise from abyss    To view details click hereThu, 09 Mar 2017 14:21:08 +053037-Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica-Call for research proposals and Leaders   To download advertisement click here   To download format for submission of scientific proposal  click hereFri, 03 Mar 2017 14:23:29 +0530Only one month after the International Arctic Science Committee has awarded NCAOR early career scientist Shridhar D. Jawak the IASC fellowship, the Rachapudi Kamakshi Memorial now has awarded him the Young Geospatial Scientist Award.Shridhar Jawak received the award in recognition of his innovative work in cryosphere and development of tools and techniques for extraction of geospatial information from satellite images in the Antarctic region supported by field investigations in the hostile environment.The award which consists of a gold medal, certificate of merit and a citation plaque, was received by Dr. Alvarinho J. Luis (supervisor) during the Geospatial World Forum held from 23 to 25 January 2017 in Hyderabad International Convention Centre, Hyderabad, India.Tue, 28 Feb 2017 09:05:36 +0530Interviews of PhD students who are conducting PhD at Norwegian Polar Institute supported by NCAOR/ MoES To view details click below links https://www.thethirdpole.net/2017/02/15/an-indian-scientist-in-the-arctic/ https://www.thethirdpole.net/2017/02/21/studying-the-south-pole-from-the-north-pole/ Thu, 23 Feb 2017 16:39:52 +0530Local weather impacts melting of one of Antarctica's fastest-retreating glaciers   To view details click hereMon, 20 Feb 2017 16:17:42 +0530Earth's magnetic field is fluctuating, not diminishing  To view details click hereFri, 17 Feb 2017 10:37:27 +0530New species of marine worm discovered in Antarctica    To view details click hereFri, 17 Feb 2017 10:36:11 +0530 The National Center for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR) and Norwegian  Polar  Institute(NPI)  are organizing a summer school on “Antarctic climatevariability and ice dynamics”at NCAOR, Goa, during 08-11 May 2017. The targeted participants of the summer school are early-career scientists (MS/MTech/PhD students and postdoctoral scholars) who are studying earth science as a subject in any disciplines,  who are at an early stage in glaciology and climatechange studies            The proposed summer school is organized in conjunction with the project workshop of the Indo-Norwegian research project “MADICE”, which just successfully completed its first field campaign to investigate mass balance, dynamics, and climate of the coastalDronning Maud Land, East Antarctica (https://www.facebook.com/MADICEproject/). The summer school includes lectures and hands-on sessions by experts from India and Norway, student presentations (oral or poster), and a tour of NCAOR’s ice-core laboratory. One hands-on session is dedicated on Quantarctica, a free GIS data package for Antarctica, developed  by  the  NPI  (http://quantarctica.npolar.no). Instructors  are  MADICE collaborators from NCAOR, NPI and UNIS (University Centre in Svalbard). Applicants should send a single pdf document that includes short CV (less than 2 pages) and a letter of interest (1 page) by 20 March, 2017, to Dr. Thamban Meloth of NCAOR (meloth@ncaor.gov.in).  The  summer  school  opportunity  is  open  for  all  nationalities. Limited financial support towards travel/accommodation is available for participants from India. Indian applicants who are in need of financial support should make a separate application for the same and mention whether they can attend the summer school if the financial support cannot be provided. Acceptance notification will be sent by 31 March 2017. Dr. Thamban Meloth, NCAOR & Dr. Kenny Matsuoka, NPI Lead PIs of the MADICE projectThu, 09 Feb 2017 10:16:11 +0530Earth's orbital variations, sea ice synch glacial periods    To view details click hereThu, 02 Feb 2017 08:27:50 +0530Antarctic bottom waters freshening at unexpected rate    To view details click hereThu, 02 Feb 2017 08:25:36 +0530ESSO-NCAOR personnel have also been active in conducting outreach programs. Many schools were visited and the team interacted with the school children to introduce them to the field of scientific research, particularly Research Antarctic Science. The team also actively participated in the first Scientific Film Festival of India (SCI-FFI). A brief look at the outreach program are given here.     Participation at India International Science Festival (IISF), New Delhi, 7-11 December, 2016 NCAOR Participation at India International Trade Fair, New Delhi, Nov., 14-27, 2016 Pre-Fest screening Sci-FFi Talk at Municipal School, Vasco Students under INSPIRE Internship Programme visited NCAOR on 9th November, 2016 Scientific Film Festival of India - SCI-FFI Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:17:35 +0530Invited online applications from eligible & prospective Indian National for filling up of one post of Scientist ‘B’ in the Pay Band-3 Rs. 15600-39100 with Grade Pay Rs. 5400/- on direct recruitment basis at NCAOR To  download the advertisement click here   Apply OnlineMon, 23 Jan 2017 13:54:48 +0530Changing atmospheric conditions may contribute to stronger ocean waves in Antarctica.   To view details click hereWed, 18 Jan 2017 15:38:43 +0530Landmark global scale study reveals potential future impact of ocean acidification    To view the details click hereWed, 11 Jan 2017 11:45:23 +0530Rapid Arctic warming has in the past shifted Southern Ocean winds    To view the details click hereWed, 11 Jan 2017 11:43:22 +0530Indian Expedition to Southern Ocean/Antarctic waters is a major Polar Scientific Research Programme of Ministry of Earth Sciences, which confer with the climate variability scenario in a global and regional scale. It is a multidisciplinary multinational programme. The 9th Indian Scientific Expedition to Southern Ocean has been launched from Port Louis, Mauritius on 6th January 2017. To participate in the expedition a team of 25 scientists from various organizations and Universities across the country viz. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore; Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune; Goa University; Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, Kochi; National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research, Goa as well as University of York, United Kingdom have boarded the chartered Ice Class Research Vessel SA Agulhas [owned by South African Maritime Safety Authority, a South African Government Institute]. The team has already started the data and sample collection along the pre-planned cruise transect. The duration of the expedition shall be for 60 days.Wed, 11 Jan 2017 11:35:25 +0530Newly discovered phytoplankton groups appear to favor warmer oceans    To view details click hereTue, 10 Jan 2017 09:10:20 +0530Giant iceberg - 5000 square kilometers -set to calve from Larsen C Ice Shelf, Antarctica    To view details click hereTue, 10 Jan 2017 09:08:37 +0530The 104th Indian Science Congress was inaugurated by Honourable Prime Minister Sh. NarendraModiat the Srinivasa Auditorium in Sri Venkateswara University in Tirupati on 3rd January, 2017. The science congress has organised many events for all age groups like Children Science Congress for 10-17 years students and many opportunities for young scientists like planery sessions, women science congress, scientific exhibition and science communication meet.    NCAOR is disseminating information about its major polar and ocean science activities during the Science Congress.Wed, 04 Jan 2017 15:47:24 +0530Certificate for highly cited research in Polar Science awarded to Dr. A. Luis in recognition of the contribution to the quality of the journal made by his article: A spectral index ratio-based Antarctic land-cover mapping using hyperspatial 8-band WorldView-2 imagery   To view certificate click hereWed, 04 Jan 2017 15:24:46 +0530The International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) and the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS), have the pleasure to announce the start of the fourth edition of the IASC Fellowship Program.During the selection process, managed by IASC in close cooperation with APECS, five successful early career scientists were chosen from 101 applicants. The reviewers were impressed by the record amount and excellent quality of the applications. Shridhar Jawak is selected from Asia.    Thu, 22 Dec 2016 09:46:18 +0530How community interactions amplify response of calcifying phytoplankton species to ocean acidification   To view details click hereTue, 20 Dec 2016 14:09:57 +0530Greenland on thin ice?   To view details click hereFri, 09 Dec 2016 11:37:10 +0530To view Press release click hereWed, 07 Dec 2016 09:51:29 +0530Training session on Metagenomics held as a part of Indo-Danish meeting on Polar Biology jointly organized by ESSO-NCAOR and Technical University of Denmark from 28th November to 2nd December 2016.Fri, 02 Dec 2016 16:29:43 +0530The National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR-Vasco), an autonomous body of Ministry of Earth Sciences celebrated Antarctic Day on December 1st, 2016.The Antarctic Day function was presided over by Dr. M Ravichandran– Director, NCAOR while the key note lecture was delivered by Shri Mirza Javed Beg, an Antarctic Veteran and member of the first Indian Scientific Expedition to South Pole. NCAOR organized painting competition with themes such as Climate Change, Antarctica as I imagine and Antarctic Flags for school children. Over 110 paintings were received from 15 schools from Vasco. The best paintings and flags were felicitated while the participating schools were appreciated with a plaque.The best 10 flags and the best 3 paintings from each theme will be sent to Antarctica this December via the Voyage Expedition which leaves for Antarctica in mid December. A personal message poster signed by the participating students is being submitted to the research bases of India viz., Bharati and Maitri along with the best paintings and flags.Fri, 02 Dec 2016 13:19:26 +0530Call for Proposals for Scientific Research in the Arctic Region (2017-2018)   To view advertisement click here To download application form click hereMon, 12 Dec 2016 10:37:53 +0530Observed Arctic sea-ice loss directly follows anthropogenic CO2 emission   To view details click hereTue, 08 Nov 2016 08:48:28 +0530 In a meeting of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) in Hobart, Australia, delegates from 24 countries and the European Union agreed unanimously to designate the Ross Sea as Marine Protected Area (MPA). Seventy-two percent of the MPA will be a 'no-take' zone, which forbids all fishing, while other sections will permit some harvesting of fish and krill for scientific research.  To view details click here   Tue, 01 Nov 2016 14:49:40 +0530Arctic Ocean play unexpectedly large role in removing nitrogen   To read click hereThu, 27 Oct 2016 13:17:23 +0530Accelerated glacier melting in West Antarctica documented   To read details click hereThu, 27 Oct 2016 13:15:10 +0530Consequences from Antarctica climate change   To view details click hereWed, 19 Oct 2016 11:41:01 +0530 As part of the Indian government’s initiatives to better study and quantify the Himalayan glacier responses towards the climate change, National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR), Goa, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences has established a high altitude research station in Himalaya called HIMANSH (literally meaning, a slice of ice), situated above 13,500 ft (> 4000 m)at a remote region in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. The station was unveiled by Dr. M. Rajeevan, Secretary to the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt of India, on Sunday 9th October 2016, in presence of Dr. M. Ravichandran, Director of National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research. Himalayan region has the largest concentration of glaciers outside the polar caps, and understanding the behaviour of these glaciers and their contribution to the sustainable supply of water for mankind and agriculture is one of the grand challenges of Indian scientific community. The ongoing initiatives by NCAOR would contribute to the integrated study the glaciers in the upper Indus basin (Chandra basin) in Himachal Pradesh and their contribution to discharge. To view  Press ReleaseThu, 13 Oct 2016 08:37:33 +0530Click on the below link to view ISAES 2015 Website !!! http://14.139.119.10/ISAES/Fri, 07 Oct 2016 09:01:48 +0530WALK-IN- INTERVIEW for Medical Doctors     To view details click hereMon, 17 Oct 2016 11:28:00 +0530Assessing recent trends in high-latitude Southern Hemisphere surface climate   To view details click hereWed, 05 Oct 2016 09:50:54 +0530India expressed readiness to enhance cooperation on Arctic science and research during the visit of Minister of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Harsh Vardhan, to USA  To view details click here Wed, 05 Oct 2016 09:47:40 +0530Greenland ice is melting 7% faster than previously thought    To view details click hereFri, 23 Sep 2016 10:25:44 +0530All polar bears across the Arctic face shorter sea ice season   To view details click hereThu, 15 Sep 2016 10:29:09 +0530By mid-century, more Antarctic snowfall may help offset sea level rise    To view details click hereMon, 12 Sep 2016 14:09:01 +0530AFoPS Newsletter - August 2016    To view newsletter  click hereWed, 07 Sep 2016 15:33:04 +0530The three presidents/chairs of AFoPS, IASC, and SCAR gathered on 26th August 2016 to sign and exchange the trilateral MOU for cooperation in the Antarctic and the Arctic   To view MoM Click hereFri, 02 Sep 2016 09:41:01 +0530The poster presented by Shri.  Shridhar D. Jawak entitled "Empirical modelling of bathymetry of Antarctic lakes using high-resolution multispectral imagery​" bagged first place in Asian region ​at  the 34th SCAR and Open Science Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, held during 20-30 August 2016. Certificate from the organizer click hereTue, 30 Aug 2016 16:57:02 +0530Solar activity has a direct impact on Earth's cloud cover   To view details click hereFri, 26 Aug 2016 15:51:58 +0530 Mirza Javed Beg, Scientist ‘G’ and Project Director (Logistics) has been elected as Vice Chair of Council of Managers of National Antarctic Program (COMNAP). A veteran Antarctican, member of the First Indian Scientific Expedition to South Pole also participated in 10th, 13th, 19th, 24th, 25th, 30th and 34th Indian Scientific expedition to Antarctica. A geologist by profession started his career with Geological Survey of India (GSI) in 1987 and worked in various capacity including initiation of enterprise portal for GSI. He joined NCAOR in 2007 as programme Director for Antarctic Logistics. He has been managing the operation for the Indian Antarctic programme and was project incharge of construction of Bharati Station at Antarctica. To his accolade he is recipient of National Mineral Award, Ministry of Mines (Government of India) for the year 2004, Recipient of NFP fellowship (Netherlands Fellowship Programme) for 2000-01, Leader of the 2nd Special Task Force to Larsemann Hills in 2004-05 etc. to name a few. Mon, 22 Aug 2016 15:10:16 +0530 The 2004 Mw 9.2 earthquake and tsunami that struck the Andaman-Nicobar Islands and north Sumatra region devastated huge coastal communities around the Indian Ocean. This earthquake showed unexpectedly shallow megathrust slip that was focused beneath the accretionary prism in the subduction zone. Observations on other active margins show that the seismogenic slip typically occurs more landward. This intriguing seismogenic behavior and forearc structure in this region are not well explained by existing geological models. An international ocean drilling expedition in the Sumatra Seismogenic zone has been flagged off from Colombo on 6th August 2016.  The 60 days long drilling expedition is being carried out under the aegis of the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) of which India is an Associate Member. NCAOR Goa is the Program Office for Indian IODP activities. Expedition (IODP 362) aims to establish (1) the initial and evolving properties of the sediments in the Sumatra forearc region and (2) their potential effect on seismogenesis, tsunamigenesis, and forearc development for global comparisons. Dr. Nisha Nair, an Indian Scientist from NCAOR, Goa is participating in expedition-362 as Physical Properties Specialist.  The expedition aims to collect more than 2000m long sediment cores from two primary sites in water depths of more than 4000m.The expedition is led by Dr. Lisa McNeill (UK) & Dr. Brandon Dugan (USA) besides ~30 other scientists from different countries. More information on this expedition could be found either through email to iodp.india@ncaor.gov.in or through the expedition link: https://iodp.tamu.edu/scienceops/expeditions/sumatra_seismogenesis.html Tue, 16 Aug 2016 16:48:40 +0530As a mark of recognising the technical excellence in the Ministry of Earth Sciences, the ministry confers the Young Scientists who made significant contributions in the fields of Atmospheric Science & Technology, Ocean Science & Technology, Geoscience & Technology and Cryosphere &  Polar Science on the Foundation Day of the ministry every year.   For the year 2015-16, the following officials were felicitated on the 10th Foundation Day of the Ministry of Earth Sciences celebrated on 27th July 2016 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi:    Certificate of Merit                                         - Sh. Abhishek Tyagi, Scientist-C  Best Employee Awards 1.       Group B Non-Gazetted / equivalent      - Sh. Ganesh Chandvale 2.       Group C                                            - Sh. Mohammad Sayeed 3.       Group C (MTS)                                  - Sh. Y. Srinivas RaoWed, 03 Aug 2016 16:41:17 +0530Warm ocean current reaches surprisingly far  south in the Antarctic Weddell Sea    To view details click here  Wed, 03 Aug 2016 13:34:45 +0530     First Decade Function and Foundation Day of Ministry of Earth Sciences Invitation for Open Day from 27 - 29 July, 2016   NCAOR is celebrating the 1st Decade Function and Foundation day of Ministry of Earth Sciences from 27-29 July, 2016. On this occasion, Director-NCAOR invites students from schools and colleges of Goa State to attend Open Day celebration. The institute is conducting scientific talks on various subjects which would interest the young minds along with a workshop and a quiz competition. The programs are scheduled between 1000-1600 hrs on 27th July, 28th July and 29th July, 2016. Scientists from our institute will interact with the students sharing their experience first-hand and look forward to introduce the young minds to the realms of Polar Regions to the vast oceans to the mighty Himalayas. A glimpse of the institute and its scientific research can be witnessed through a display of posters and photos. Kindly register here to participate in the event. The tentative schedule may be view here. Please write to swatinagar@ncaor.gov.in for registration and further details. Last date for registering is 22/07/2016.                                                                                                            Mon, 18 Jul 2016 16:05:22 +0530Ocean warming primary cause of Antarctic Peninsula glacier retreat   To view details click hereMon, 18 Jul 2016 13:11:42 +0530The engine of life in the central Arctic Ocean: Ice algae   To view details click hereMon, 18 Jul 2016 13:10:04 +0530Wind-blown Antarctic sea ice helps drive ocean circulation   To view details click hereFri, 08 Jul 2016 16:27:51 +0530First signs of healing in the Antarctic ozone layer   To view details click hereMon, 04 Jul 2016 15:32:41 +0530Understanding ice loss in Earth’s coldest regions   To view details click hereMon, 04 Jul 2016 15:30:55 +0530Penguin population could drop 60% by end of the century   To view details click hereFri, 01 Jul 2016 08:30:03 +0530Walk-in-Interview for 36-ISEA Medical Doctors   For details click hereTue, 28 Jun 2016 14:55:04 +0530Super-slow circulation allowed world's oceans to store huge amounts of carbon during last ice age   To view details click hereTue, 28 Jun 2016 11:36:05 +0530Invites Nominations from Scientists/Researchers for forthcoming IODP expeditions 371, 369 &  374   To view advertisement details click hereMon, 27 Jun 2016 16:05:59 +0530Aerosols strengthen storm clouds, lead to extreme weather   To view details click hereThu, 23 Jun 2016 13:18:59 +0530 CO2 hits record highs in Southern hemisphere   To view details click here Thu, 23 Jun 2016 13:17:29 +0530Cosmopolitan snow algae accelerate the melting of Arctic glaciers   To view details click hereThu, 23 Jun 2016 13:14:57 +0530How El Niño impacts global temperatures    To download details click hereMon, 13 Jun 2016 11:40:55 +0530Antarctic coastline images reveal four decades of ice loss to ocean   To view details click hereThu, 02 Jun 2016 15:41:28 +0530Hydrothermal vents, methane seeps play enormous role in marine life, global climate   To view details click hereThu, 02 Jun 2016 15:40:04 +0530Scientists predict extensive ice loss from Totten Glacier, Antarctica   To view details click hereThu, 19 May 2016 11:30:04 +0530Expanding tropics pushing high altitude clouds towards poles   To view details click hereThu, 12 May 2016 09:21:27 +0530Daily up and down of the plankton animals in the sea   To view details click hereThu, 12 May 2016 09:21:16 +0530Swacch Bharat Pakhwada was organized in the ESSO-National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR) during the period 15th –30th April 2016 under the Swacch Bharat Mission’s mandate. Several in-house cleaning programmes were undertaken separately within every department of ESSO-NCAOR.     In order to give a boost to our national endeavor as a part of the National Mission, a Beach Cleaning Programme was organised during Swachh Bharat Pakhwada at one of the most picturesque beach of Vasco, the Hollant Beach on Saturday, 30th April 2016. The Hollant Beach is a common picnic spot for the local visitors and identified with plenty of garbage. To restore its natural beauty, whole hearted representation of about hundred ESSO-NCAOR staffs, their families & friends with their vigorous effort collected tons of garbage from beach surroundings and disposed it off to a proper location. The Campaign was highly successful and was also a source of motivation for the local visitors to further preclude them from littering.This cleaning campaign was led by Director, ESSO-NCAOR, along with the organizing committee comprising Dr. Avinash Kumar, Mr. M M Subramaniam, Ms. Gautami D Samui, and Mr. Mohd Sayeed.Tue, 28 Jun 2016 11:36:55 +0530The fate of melting glacial ice in Greenland   To view details click hereTue, 26 Apr 2016 12:15:42 +0530Ancient marine sediments provide clues to future climate change   To view details click hereTue, 26 Apr 2016 12:14:25 +0530Science News: The Arctic is facing a decline in sea ice that might equal the negative record of 2012   To view click hereFri, 22 Apr 2016 16:09:24 +0530 Over 8 million deaths, US $7 trillion loss in natural disasters since 1900 To view click hereTue, 19 Apr 2016 10:47:26 +0530  Recruitment for Project Scientist B, Project Scientist C, Project Scientific Assistant Grade A and Junior Research Fellow To download Full Advertisement in PDF format click here To download Full Advertisement in WORD format click here Fri, 19 Feb 2016 09:36:25 +0530Ms. Parul Tandon, M.Tech Student from Thapar University, Punjab and a Project Intern at NCAOR, received the best paper award in the 19th National Space Science Symposium held in Thiruvananthapuram. The award carries a citation and Rs. 10000/-.  Thu, 18 Feb 2016 09:39:19 +0530INVITATION FOR INNOVATIVE RESEARCH PROPOSALS –36th INDIAN SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION TO ANTARCTICA (36-ISEA) To download advertisement click here To download Application Format in PDF To download Application Format in DOCThu, 18 Feb 2016 11:51:52 +0530Summary: Satellite data shows that the moon's gravity puts a slight damper on rainfall on Earth.     Figure caption: Satellite data over the tropics, between 10°S and 10°N, shows a slight dip in rainfall when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot. The top panel shows the air pressure, the middle shows the rate of change in air pressure, and the bottom shows the rainfall difference from the average. The change is 0.78 micrometers, or less than one ten thousandth of an inch, per hour.   When the moon is high in the sky, it creates bulges in the planet's atmosphere that creates imperceptible changes in the amount of rain that falls below.New University of Washington research to be published in Geophysical Research Letters shows that the lunar forces affect the amount of rain -- though very slightly. The main authors of the study Kohyama was studying atmospheric waves when he noticed a slight oscillation in the air pressure. He and co-author John Wallace, spent two years tracking down the phenomenon. Air pressure changes linked to the phases of the moon were first detected in 1847,and temperature in 1932, in ground-based observations. An earlier paper by the UW researchers used a global grid of data to confirm that air pressure on the surface definitely varies with the phases of the moon. Their new paper is the first to show that the moon's gravitational tug also puts a slight damper on the rain. When the moon is overhead, its gravity causes Earth's atmosphere to bulge toward it, so the pressure or weight of the atmosphere on that side of the planet goes up. Higher pressure increases the temperature of air parcels below. Since warmer air can hold more moisture, the same air parcels are now farther from their moisture capacity. It's like the container becomes larger at higher pressure, Kohyama said. The relative humidity affects rain, he said, because "lower humidity is less favorable for precipitation. Kohyama and Wallace used 15 years of data collected by NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission satellite from 1998 to 2012 to show that the rain is indeed slightly lighter when the moon is high. The change is only about 15% of the total rainfall variation, though, so not enough to affect other aspects of the weather or for people to notice the difference. No one should carry an umbrella just because the moon is rising. Instead, this effect could be used to test climate models, he said, to check if their physics is good enough to reproduce how the pull of the moon eventually leads to less rain. Wallace plans to continue exploring the topic to see whether certain categories of rain, like heavy downpours, are more susceptible to the phases of the moon, and whether the frequency of rainstorms shows any lunar connection.   Click here to view PDF reprintSat, 02 Apr 2016 14:10:19 +0530The 15th Research Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting is scheduled on 2nd Feb 2016 at NCAOR    AGENDA    Date: 02.02.2016                                                                                        Time: 09.30 – 17.00 hrs    15.1     WELCOME BY DIRECTOR, NCAOR (09.30 – 09.35 hrs)   15.2     OPENING REMARKS BY THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS (09.35 – 09.40 hrs)   15.3     INTRODUCTION OF NEW RAC MEMBERS (09.40 – 09.45 hrs)   15.4     CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE XIV RAC MEETING (09.45 – 09.50 hrs)   15.5     ACTION TAKEN REPORT ON THE MINUTES OF THE XIV MEETING (09.50 – 09.55 hrs)   15.6     OVERVIEW OF NCAOR ACTIVITIES – MAJOR TASK ACCOMPLISHED DURING LAST ONE YEAR - BY DIRECTOR, NCAOR (09.55 – 10.25 hrs)   15.7     PROGRESS REPORT ON THE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMES SINCE XIV RAC - BY PROJECT HEADS (10.25 – 13.00 hrs)   -: LUNCH BREAK (13.00 – 14.00 hrs) :-   15.7    PROGRESS REPORT ON THE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMES SINCE XIV RAC - BY PROJECT HEADS (14.00 – 15.00 hrs)   15.8     ANTARCTIC ROAD MAP – DISCUSSION (Dr. Rahul Mohan to give the background) (15.00 – 16.30 hrs)   15.9     ANY OTHER ITEM WITH THE PERMISSION OF CHAIRMAN (16.30 – 16.50 hrs)   15.10  CONCLUDING REMARKS (16.50-17.00 hrs)         15.7     PROGRESS REPORT ON THE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMES - Presentations   i). IODP & Indian Ocean Geoid Low – by Dr. D.K. Pandey & team (10.25 – 10.55 hrs)   ii). EEZ Surveys & Hydrothermal studies – by Dr. John Kurian & team (11.00 – 11.30 hrs)   iii). Southern Ocean studies  – Dr. N. Anil Kumar & team (11.35 – 12.05 hrs)   iv). Cryosphere and Climate  – Dr. Thamban Meloth & team (12.10 – 12.40 hrs)   v). Polar remote sensing studies – By Dr. A.J. Luis & team (12.45 – 13.10 hrs)   vi). Past climate and ocean variability – Dr. Manish Tiwari & team (14.05 – 14.30 hrs)   vii). Kongsfjorden studies, Arctic – by Dr. K.P. Krishnan  & team (14.35 – 15.00 hrs)Mon, 01 Feb 2016 19:28:18 +0530Earth's tilt influences climate change click here to view detailsSat, 02 Apr 2016 14:10:39 +0530Warmer air and sea, declining ice continue to trigger Arctic change click here to view detailsThu, 18 Feb 2016 05:49:59 +0530Invites Nominations from Scientists/Researchers for forthcoming IODP expeditions 367 and 368   To view advertisement click hereFri, 11 Dec 2015 16:27:20 +0530Hot rock and ice: Volcanic chain underlies Antarctica click here to view detailsWed, 09 Dec 2015 16:43:10 +0530The National Marine Geo-scientific Data Centre (NMGDC) at NCAOR, established in 2009 to cater to the day to day requirements of voluminous geophysical data management pertaining to the Indian Legal Continental Shelf (LCS) Program has been awarded CSI-Nihilent E-Governance Award for 2015 under Sustenance Category. This data centre houses more than 40,000 line km of multi-parametric data and was made operational in 2009. Ever since the NMGDC has been maintained at NCAOR with routine addition of new geophysical data. This database portal is meant for the purpose of disseminating metadata as well as data within governmental research organizations through NCAOR. The Computer Society of India’s Special Interest Group (CSI-SIG) on e-Governance has been recognizing the contributions made in the field of e-Governance in the country and awarding them in a series of different categories for past 13 years. The award function was held at New Delhi on 03rd Dec, 2015. More details can be found on this: http://www.csinihilent-egovernanceawards.org/     Wed, 09 Dec 2015 13:47:38 +0530Greenland glaciers retreating at record pace click here for detailsTue, 08 Dec 2015 10:43:56 +0530Asia is warming the Arctic click here for detailsTue, 08 Dec 2015 10:42:12 +0530WALK-IN- INTERVIEW for Medical Doctors   For details click hereThu, 03 Dec 2015 11:48:44 +0530Warm water is mixing up life in the Arctic click here to view detailsTue, 24 Nov 2015 08:48:49 +0530Sea level rise from Antarctic collapse may be slower than suggested click here to view detailsTue, 24 Nov 2015 08:46:56 +0530Northern lakes act as CO2 chimneys in a warming world  click here to view detailsMon, 16 Nov 2015 17:10:55 +0530Geophysics could slow Antarctic ice retreat click here to view detailsMon, 16 Nov 2015 17:03:07 +0530 PRESS RELEASE The 52nd Annual Convention of Indian Geophysical Union (IGU) held at NCAOR, Vasco da Gama The National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR) hosted the 52nd Annual Convention of Indian Geophysical Union (IGU) at its campus during Nov 3-5, 2015. More than 300 scientists/delegates and young students from various parts of the country took part in three day long deliberations. The theme of this year’s convention was NEAR SURFACE EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES. The convention was inaugurated on 3rd Nov 2015 at NCAOR auditorium. Mr. A K Dwidei, Director (exploration), ONGC limited was the chief guest during the inaugural function. Dr. Shailesh Nayak, former Secretary, MoES and President of IGU presided over the function and Dr. S W A Naqvi was the Guest of Honour. Dr. M Ravichandran, Director, NCAOR welcomed delegates at the opening ceremony. The convention concluded on 5th Nov 2015.   The IGU, one of the most reputed geosciences societies in India, was established in 1964 with its Head Quarter at NGRI, Hyderabad It is mandated to create a platform for dissemination of knowledge through close interaction and sharing scientific thoughts/views among scientists and young researchers. IGU has more than 900 members as on date.Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:11:35 +0530The Greenland ice sheet contains nutrients from precipitation click here to view detailsTue, 10 Nov 2015 16:46:29 +0530To download Arctic (2016-17) advertisement details click here To download Application form click hereThu, 05 Nov 2015 16:07:06 +0530Science News: Mass gains of Antarctic Ice sheet greater than losses To view click here Tue, 03 Nov 2015 08:52:58 +0530The National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR) an autonomous research institute under Ministry of Earth Sciences is hosting the 52nd Annual Convention of Indian Geophysical Union (IGU) during Nov 3-5, 2015. More than 300 scientists/delegates and young students from various parts of the country are taking part. The theme of this year’s convention is NEAR SURFACE EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES.  Three days long scientific deliberations will be inaugurated on 3rd Nov 2015 at NCAOR auditorium. Mr. A K Dwidei, Director (exploration), ONGC India limited will be the chief guest during the inaugural function. Dr. Shailesh Nayak, former Secretary, MoES and President of IGU will preside over the function where Dr. S W A Naqvi, Director, NIO will be the Guest of Honour. Dr. M Ravichandran, Director, NCAOR is the Chairman of Local Organising Committee.     The inaugural function is scheduled to take place at NCAOR Auditorium on 3rd Nov 2015 (10 AM). Click here to view the inaugural programe schedule   During the convention two parallel sessions are organized at NCAOR auditorium and the Seminar Hall. Click here to view the sessions details     The closing ceremony is scheduled to be held in the NCAOR Auditorium on 5th Nov 2015. Mon, 02 Nov 2015 10:26:24 +0530Powerful winds are carving away Antarctic snow click here to view detailsFri, 16 Oct 2015 16:29:07 +0530Dr. Ravidas K Naik, participated in the National Hindi Scientific Seminar, organised by INCOIS Hyderabad. He received second best poster award for his poster presentation.Fri, 16 Oct 2015 09:54:15 +0530Global marine analysis suggests food chain collapse click here to viewWed, 14 Oct 2015 13:32:10 +0530Melting of Antarctic ice shelves set to intensify click here to viewWed, 14 Oct 2015 13:30:42 +0530Global warming can alter shape of the planet,as melting glaciers erode the land click here to viewWed, 07 Oct 2015 14:27:53 +0530Impact of Antarctic regional warming: Sea level rise from Filchner- Ronne ice melt click here to viewWed, 07 Oct 2015 14:26:31 +0530Tiny plankton can play a major role in CO2 storage in the oceans click here for detailsWed, 07 Oct 2015 14:23:55 +0530Researchers reveal when global warming first appeared click here for detailsWed, 07 Oct 2015 14:24:02 +0530 Southern Ocean removing carbon dioxide from atmosphere more efficiently click here to download details   Tue, 22 Sep 2015 12:22:24 +0530 Burning remaining fossil fuel could eliminate the Antarctic Ice Sheet click here for detailsTue, 22 Sep 2015 12:20:35 +0530WARMING SEAS AND MELTING ICE SHEETS To view click hereWed, 09 Sep 2015 13:49:42 +0530Mr. Shridhar D. Jawak has been competitively  selected  to attend  the POLENET-SERCE Glacial Isostatic Adjustment (GIA) training school at the Ohio State University’s Stone Laboratory on Gibraltar Island during 13-19 September 2015.Mon, 07 Sep 2015 16:54:44 +0530Greenhouse gases caused glacial retreat during last Ice Age click here for detailsTue, 25 Aug 2015 09:37:04 +0530Future of West Antarctic Ice Shelf To view click here Mon, 24 Aug 2015 10:31:15 +053069th Independence day celebrated at HimadriMon, 24 Aug 2015 10:28:17 +0530Dr.  Shailendra Saini, Scientist 'D'  from Logistic Section has been nominated for the 'Award of Young Scientist', by the Ministry for the year 2015. He was felicitated with the Award at the Foundation Day of the Ministry celebrated on 27 July 2015 at New Delhi.   Fri, 14 Aug 2015 11:36:29 +0530Sh.  Uttam Navso Vir, Multi Tasking Staff, Finance Section, NCAOR has been nominated for the 'Award for Best Employee' in Group 'C' category, by the Ministry for the year 2015. He was felicitated with the Award at the Foundation Day of the Ministry celebrated on 27 July 2015 at New Delhi.       Fri, 07 Aug 2015 11:28:45 +0530  Walk-in-Interview for JRF and RA at NCAOR on 21.08.2015 (Friday) Please download the forms:  Word Format PDF FormatFri, 07 Aug 2015 11:12:52 +0530Ms. Sahina Gazi, Scientific Assistant 'A' from the Antarctic Science Division has been nominated for the 'Award for Best Employee' in Group B category, by the Ministry for the year 2015. She was felicitated with the Award at the Foundation Day of the Ministry celebrated on 27 July 2015 at New Delhi.   Fri, 07 Aug 2015 11:24:22 +0530Walk-in-interview for Medical Doctors for 35 ISEA   For details click hereMon, 03 Aug 2015 14:54:08 +0530Research spotlights a previously unknown microbial 'drama' playing in the Southern Ocean   Please click here for detailsMon, 03 Aug 2015 09:47:40 +0530 Dr. Anish Kumar Warrier, Project Scientist ‘B’, Antarctic Science Division, has been selected for the “K.K. Menon Award in Sedimentology” constituted by the Geological Society of India, Bengaluuru. Dr. Warrier will be felicitated with the Award at the Annual General Meeting of the Geological Society of India scheduled to be held at Leh (Ladakh, J & K) on 8th September 2015.    Thu, 23 Jul 2015 13:50:10 +0530Monster  waves discovered below the ocean surface   For details click hereThu, 23 Jul 2015 13:46:59 +0530Recruitment to the post of Director, National Centre for Antarctic & Ocean Research (NCAOR), Goa. Please click here to download the detailed advertisement.   Last date : 11/09/2015          Last date for remote Areas: 29/09/2015 Fri, 07 Aug 2015 11:34:15 +0530Mr. Shridhar and Dr. A J Luis were awarded Best Poster Presentation for the poster entitled "Potential of SAR imagery for mapping and monitoring iceberg calving events in the Antarctic environment" at the XII International Symposium on Antarctic Earth Sciences (ISAES 2015) in Goa, India, July 13-17, 2015.  Tue, 21 Jul 2015 11:29:47 +0530Dr.Harsh Vardhan, Hon'ble Union Minister for Ministry of Science & Technology and Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) inaugurated the 12th International Symposium on Antarctic Earth Sciences (ISAES) at a function in Goa. Scientific sessions are scheduled for five days from 13-17th July 2015. Speaking on the occasion he said, Indian scientific expeditions to the continent hosting the southernmost frozen continent began nearly 35 years ago considering the fact that nature does not recognize political boundaries. Global influences on climate today have further proven this point.  Prof. Jeronimo Lopez-Martinez, President, Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), was the guest of honour on the occasion.  Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Secretary, MOES addressed the gathering with India’s perspective on geosciences research. The R & D arm of the MOES, National Center for Antarctic and Ocean Research, Goa is hosting and organizing the symposium with Dr. Rahul Mohan as the organizing secretary. Dr. M. Ravichandran, Director, ESSO-NCAOR is leading the organizational efforts for this symposium.   The two-way interaction between the global and Indian polar scientific community is expected to lead to reinvigoration of Indian Antarctic programs.  Wed, 15 Jul 2015 08:19:28 +0530Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Hon'ble Union Minister for Ministry of Science & Technology and Ministry of Earth Sciences inaugurated a state-of the-art research facility called ISOTRACE LABORATORY at the National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research at its campus in Vasco da Gama. Dr. Shailesh Nayak the Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences was the chief guest at a function held on Monday in presence of Dr. M. Ravichandran, the Director, ESSO - NCAOR. The newly created facility is first of its kind in the country to enable scientists to carry out research on trace metals in oceans in a most efficient and clean way. The newly created completely metal-free calss 10000 clean laboratory would help scientists to carry out research on chemistry of ocean waters. Understanding the role of oceans in future climate change are crucial since the ocean offer the only possible natural sink for the rising greenhouse gases. However, to estimate this capability of oceans in sequestering gases like CO2 will depend on our knowledge of the functioning of oceanic ecosystem that depends on the inputs of micronutrients like iron in the ocean. Since analysis of trace metal like iron concentrations in ocean are limited by the various possible contaminations, it is necessary to have a totally metal free clean lab facility. The newly created research facility at NCAOR would help Indian scientists to carry out their cleanest possible chemical analysis  that would be internationally reliable and comparable.   Tue, 21 Jul 2015 11:32:09 +0530High geothermal heating beneath West Antarctic Ice Sheet found   To download details click hereMon, 13 Jul 2015 14:49:40 +0530Greenhouse gas emissions remain primary threat to polar bears For details click hereTue, 07 Jul 2015 16:27:31 +0530Ms. Archana Dayal, Junior Research Fellow in the Cryospheric Science Division, NCAOR has been awarded the prestigious Commonwealth Scholarship. This will take her through a 3 year PhD programme at the University of Sheffield (UK) with fieldwork in the Arctic. Archana will become part of an internationally known “Climate and Cryosphere Group” at Sheffield, wherein she along with her group of researchers would work on biogeochemical processes of the Arctic environment.Fri, 26 Jun 2015 09:35:24 +0530Walk-in-interview for logistic personnel for 35 ISEA (2015-17) For details click hereTue, 23 Jun 2015 13:16:27 +0530CRUISE PLAN click here   APPLICATION FOR INDIAN EXPEDITION TO SOUTHERN OCEAN 2015-16      click here   LAST DATE: 10/07/2015Fri, 05 Jun 2015 10:18:58 +0530Recruitment for Project Scientist-B   To view Advertisement Details  click here To Apply Online                      click hereMon, 01 Jun 2015 14:34:20 +0530Drilling of one 3000m-deep vertical borehole along with associated services in Koyna region, Maharashtra for scientific investigations   Click here for download revised tender enquiryThu, 21 May 2015 16:09:33 +0530Whitening the Arctic Ocean? click here for detailsWed, 29 Apr 2015 17:27:08 +0530Contaminants - a threat to polar bears click here for detailsThu, 09 Apr 2015 15:17:13 +05301. Background and Rationale Climate Services aim at providing more reliable climate information for the near future (months to decades) relevant for local and regional users. Within this broad context, variability of polar and tropical systems affects a large proportion of the world population. Extremes such as sub-seasonal breaks of monsoon rains up to decadal trends in rainfall intensity have a strong impact on water resources for agriculture, industry and water supply. In turn, global monsoon systems in Asia, Africa and Latin America also affect climate extremes in mid- and high-latitudes. Similarly, variability of polar vortexes plays a significant role on weather in mid-latitudes, and even on monsoon systems via teleconnection, including the stratosphere. Particular examples include the Pakistan flooding of 2010 and flooding in northern India in 2013 and 2014, both of which featured strong interactions between the mid-latitude flow and tropical monsoon behavior. Equivalent events could be found also in Africa (as 2010–11 Southern Africa floods), America (as 2005 Amazonian drought), or Eurasia (as 2013 Central Europe flooding or 2010 Russian wildfires). Enhancing prediction capabilities of such phenomena as well as improving the usability of such climate knowledge to users would strongly benefit society. Risk management measures addressing immediate needs should be put in the context of systematic changes of these risks over time. In turn, insights on future climate conditions can be promoted by coupling them to present day experience of climate and weather anomalies. Improving the usefulness (credibility, level of detail, tailoring for user needs) of climate projections deserves an enhanced attention. Timely, relevant and legitimate scientific knowledge is central for increasing the adaptive capacity and resilience of diverse users to the impact of climate variability and change. This is of particular importance in the context of low capacity but also central for developed and emerging countries as emphasized in the Global Framework for Climate Services, as well as in the new global platform Future Earth. This call aims to contribute to the overall challenge of developing climate services with a focus on inter-regional linkages role in climate variability and predictability. Major impediments indeed still exist having efficient climate services at regional and local level, because of little or poorly understood climate processes (in part caused by a paucity of observations), inadequate dissemination of scientific knowledge, conflicts between climatic and non-climatic stressors and lack of action by decision makers and the human society at large.  2. Call Topics Projects should address one or more of the following topics: Topic 1- Understanding past and current variability and trends of regional extremes The utility of projections and scenarios will progress when their match with historic and recent observed variability and trends improves. Therefore this topic is devoted to: Observation: Place modes of large‐scale sub-seasonal to decadal variability in a climatological context using historical and paleoclimate data and coupled Earth/climate system models for the past, present and future conditions, Process: Understanding drivers and mechanisms of observed large-scale variability and trends on sub-seasonal to decadal time scales and their regional representation (teleconnections, role of components such as cryosphere, ocean and/or stratosphere, orography, warming “hiatus” …), Evaluation: Attribution of discrepancies between regional observations and historical simulations and hindcasts, to uncertainties in the variability of natural forcings and of, modelling uncertainties and/or internal variability. Topic 2- Predictability and prediction skills for near‐future variability and trends of regional extremes Recent research programs have explored the possibility to generate more skilful decadal forecasts, focusing on initialization techniques, process studies and model system configurations. In many populated areas, outside the tropics for short-term El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO), such forecast skill is yet very unsatisfactory for supporting stakeholders’ decisions. Only some potential sources of predictability have been detected so far. Further exploration may improve prediction skill: Exploration: new regional model-based sub-seasonal/decadal prediction ensemble for the reliability of near-term projections for user-relevant spatial scales Investigation: impact of initializing coupled components of the sub-seasonal to decadal climate system other than the ocean (e.g. sea ice, land surface, vegetation, aerosols …) Assessment: test different approaches to improve near-future estimates of variability and trends (e.g. model weighting approaches), benchmark realism of projections and initialized predictions using empirical statistical relationships. Topic 3‐ Co‐construction of near term forecast products with users Enhancing adaptive capacity and resilience requires the integration of information on both climatic and non-climatic stressors. Translation and visualization of climate information for users should be improved, users’ representations of climatic issues should be better understood, and mutual trust should be developed. Although topics 1 and 2 above do address issues that are relevant for users, their utility needs to be progressed in order to fully benefit from new research results, with: Trans-disciplinarity: Co-construction development of processes to co-identify and co-develop the useful knowledge, based on near-term climate forecasts in sub-seasonal to decadal scale, required by a group of users (from public/private sectors or communities) Investigation: Bounds and limits of climate information and its uncertainties, derived from sub-seasonal, decadal climate models and observations, for integration by users within their current constraints, values and representations. The development of inter- and trans-disciplinary collaborations is encouraged, especially for Topic-3, involving natural and social scientists to work with various type of users. Overall, an important target of this call is to provide results that can serve at different spatial scales and can be easily transferrable to emerging regional climate services. 3. Project Requirement Given the complexity and scope of these challenges and the potential benefits to be accrued from the outcomes of action oriented research under this call, a proposed project should exhibit that it requires critical mass reachable only with international and regional coordination. This call doesn’t aim to fund activities that can be supported by national calls and intend to explore additional sources of funding for predictability, understudied processes or transdisciplinary approaches. Development of research consortia supported by at least three participating partner agencies with at least one outside of Europe is a key criterion, addressing one or more topics above, with emphasis on vulnerable areas, pinpointed by the last IPCC report (e.g. regional climate influenced by Monsoon, Sub-tropical, Mediterranean or Arctic systems). Consortium partners should identify a Leading Principal Investigator (LPI) for each proposal for application, management and communication purposes. The LPI is officially responsible for all communications with the Theme Program Office, including the submission proposal.  These communications must be in accordance with the LPI’s funding agency requirements.  Proposed studies are also encouraged to incorporate relevant research associated with socioeconomic implications of the resulting knowledge/information, risks and benefits analysis, and impediments to the use of climate understanding in decision making. On an operative level, this call aims to be in line with the issue studied which is the evolution of the global climate. Hence consortia have to take into account sustainability principles in research:   Consideration of projects’ climate footprint and contributions to a climate-friendly research system, e.g. in terms of (virtual) meetings, travels and energy use. It is recommended to use the existing documentation for guidance. This call aims to support medium-size research project, 3-4 years duration, and recommends budget from 1 to 3 M€. See national annexes for specific constraints. All funded projects will attend kick-off, mid-term and end term meeting for joint cross-viewing and dissemination. 4. Timeline The “Climate predictability and inter-regional linkages” CRA is envisioned as a two-stage Call. Proposers will be asked to submit a pre-proposal (~ 4 pages long) describing the project, the consortium and the tentative budget and, for the projects that will successfully go through stage 1, submission of the full proposal (~ 20 pages long) will follow. Here below is the timeline: Call for pre-proposals:  1st April 2015 Call closes:  1st June 2015 Invite Full-Proposals:  Mid-September 2015 Full-Proposals due: Mid-November 2015 Panel for Decision:  End of January 2016 Projects begin:  April-June 2016 5. How to Apply All call documents and the submission portal can be found at the Belmont Forum Grant Operations website: https://bfgo.org/.    National Annex for India Wed, 01 Apr 2015 16:45:08 +0530  INTERNATIONAL GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION ORGANISATION (IGEO) (Affiliated to the International Union of Geological Sciences) One of the goals of IGEO is to improve the quality of teaching earth sciences at the school level. Currently, earth science is not a separate subject of study in high schools in India. School teachers are not formally trained in imparting knowledge about earth sciences. To overcome this problem, IGEO will be organising three workshops in Goa, Mangaluuru and Bengaluuru during July 2015 in collaboration with the National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR), Goa, the Geological Survey of India, Mangalore and the Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST), Bengaluuru.  Duration                        Four days Dates                              July 2-5, 2015 (Goa) July 7-10, 2015 (Mangaluuru) July 12-15, 2015 (Bengaluuru) Resource persons           Prof Nir Orion, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel, and Prof Chris King, Keele University, United Kingdom     Participants:                    High school teachers. Preference will be given to those who i) have a science background, ii) teach earth science-related topics, and iii) are less than 35 years of age.   No. of participants           Sixty Registration fee                 None Schedule                         9.30 am to 5.30 pm Workshop materials, working lunch and refreshment will be provided to the participants but not travel or any other allowance. Teachers interested in participating in the workshop may email their applications* to Prof R Shankar, Chair, IGEO (rshankar_1@yahoo.com) before June 20, 2015. Selected participants will be notified and provided further details by June 25, 2015. Mailing address: Prof R Shankar, Department of Marine Geology, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri 574199, Karnataka; Mobile: 9916823885.  * Should include name, age, gender, educational qualifications, experience, subjects taught, mailing address, email address, mobile number and should be forwarded by the head of the institution.   WORKSHOP DETAILS Part 1: “Teaching the dynamic Earth” workshops by Chris King These will involve a series of hands-on, practical activities during which the participants will be invited to test the different activities and feedback on their educational value and practicability for teaching in Indian classrooms. Each workshop activity is designed to teach Earth science knowledge and understanding whilst developing critical thinking skills in both participants and the school pupils they will teach. The workshops have been developed and widely used across the UK and at a range of international venues, provoking excellent feedback. Part 2:  “The Rock Cycle and the Earth System Workshop: Practical Methods for Teaching an Earth System-based Curriculum” by Nir Orion The objective of the workshop is to provide the participants with practical teaching and learning strategies and techniques. The participants will experience active learning in all the learning environments (classroom, lab, outdoor and computer) with learning materials (worksheets) that are ready for use in their schools. In practice, the participants will experience teaching methods and receive learning materials that will demonstrate the following aspects:    ·         Inquiry-based learning,·         Earth system-based learning,·         Adjusting the learning for learners of differing abilities,   ·         Integrating the outdoor environment as an integral component of learning,·         Using the schoolyard as a learning resource,    ·         Development of thinking skills, and·         The integration of emotional aspects of learning as an integral part of the learning process.    The workshop will involve the implementation of an Earth System Approach program for the Elementary and Junior high school levels (1st-11th grade). This program is called “Thinking Science – Understanding Environment” and is used as a platform for "Science for all" curricula.     Come and join us to develop your own Earth science understanding and teaching skills in a collaborative, non-threatening, positive environment.Fri, 29 May 2015 10:59:58 +0530 Pre-Announcement Call for Climate Services Collaborative Research action on Climate Predictability and Inter-regional Linkages   Call Websites:       http://igfagcr.org/  ;  http://www.jpi-climate.eu/home                                                                                                                                                           Call opening:         1st April 2015 Pre-proposal deadline:       1st June 2015 Invitation to submit full proposals:      Mid-September 2015 Full proposal deadline:            Mid-November 2015 Funding decision announced:     Early 2016 Start of projects:             Spring 2016   The Joint Programming Initiative “Connecting Climate Knowledge for Europe” (JPI Climate) was established as part of the effort to deal with climate change as one of the Grand Challenges. JPI Climate seeks to facilitate integrated climate knowledge and decision support services for societal innovation towards a climate-friendly and climate-proof Europe. JPI Climate provides a platform for aligning national research priorities, coordinating the research base in Europe, and responding to the needs of the European society, through innovative inter- and trans-disciplinary approaches and flexible collaborative governance. The Belmont Forum is a group of the world’s major and emerging funders of global environmental change research and international science councils. It aims to accelerate delivery of the environmental research needed to remove critical barriers to sustainability by aligning and mobilizing international resources. Belmont Forum funding is intended to add value to existing national investments and support international partnership in interdisciplinary and transdiscplinary scientific endeavors. This call for proposals aims to contribute to the overall challenge of developing climate services with a focus on inter-regional linkages role in climate variability and predictability. Major impediments indeed still exist to having efficient climate services at regional and local level, because of little or poorly understood climate processes (in part caused by a paucity of observations), inadequate dissemination of scientific knowledge, conflicts between climatic and non-climatic stressors and lack of action by decision makers and the human society at large. Projects should address one or more of the following topics:   Topic 1- Understanding past and current variability and trends of regional extremes Topic 2- Predictability and prediction skills for near‐future variability and trends of regional extremes Topic 3‐ Co‐construction of near term forecast products with users   JPI Climate and Belmont Forum are seeking proposals from consortia consisting of partners from the participating countries  as well as others. Consortia should preferably bring together different scientific disciplines to address the issues within the scope of the described call topics. They should be genuinely collaborative and demonstrate that more will be achieved by working together than by individual partners working on their own.Within each selected consortium, funding of the participating researchers will be provided by their respective national funding organisations according to their normal terms and conditions for project funding. Funding decisions will be made early 2016. The amount of public funding available for collaborative research projects through this call is estimated to approximately EUR 15 million.      Mon, 16 Mar 2015 16:28:15 +0530 BOREHOLE GEOPHYSICS RESEARCH LABORATORY NATIONAL CENTRE FOR ANTARCTIC AND OCEAN RESEARCH (Ministry of Earth Sciences , Govt. of India) Headland Sada, Vasco-Da- Gama GOA 403 804 , INDIA   Expression of Interest (EOI) CORRIGENDUM The Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory under the ESSO- Ministry of Earth Sciences, intends to drill a scientific research well of 3000m depth in the Koyna region, Maharashtra state. The purpose of the well is to facilitate scientific studies on reservoir triggered earthquakes occurring in this region, and is not meant for commercial activities. Drilling has to be carried out through basalt and granite-gneiss rock formations. In order to identify a suitable firm for carrying out the drilling and related activities, the ESSO-National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research on behalf of the Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory invites expressions of interest (EOI) from suitably qualified bidders. In-situ measurements as well as long-term monitoring will be carried out using seismometers and other sensors in cased / open well sections. This well will be followed by other scientific well(s) up to depth of 5 km in the Koyna region. The Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory set up at Karad (near Koyna) will be co-ordinating all the project related activities. The bidder / contractor has to take full responsibility for the drilling project starting from carrying out civil works / preparation of civil foundations for their rig and also for equipments meant for other associated services. The bidder has to deploy a suitable rig for drilling up to 3000m with 5" drill pipe and to lower 5 1/2" casing up to 3000m. The rig should be equipped to drill with air as well as conventional water base mud. The bidder has to provide (i) Mud services, (ii) Cementing services, (iii) Mobile Effluent Treatment Plant (METP) services, (iv) Mud logging services, and (v) Wireline logging services. Apart from these, the Bidder has also to provide the well materials and consumables such as casings of various sizes, well head, X-mas tree, etc. and drilling and core bits of various sizes. In a nutshell the bidder / contractor has to take the Single Point Responsibility for drilling the well with their rig and by hiring different services as indicated above, and providing the entire well materials and consumables required for drilling the well on an Integrated Well Completion (IWC) basis. The drilling project is a prestigious scientific effort of the Government of India aimed at creating a niche capability for India in the field of earthquake research globally. Interested bidders are therefore requested to attend the meeting scheduled on 30/03/2015 at the Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), near RTO Office, Karad-Patan Road, Supane, Karad 415114, Satara district, Maharashtra to discuss all issues and requirements for the project. The bidders may come with documents in support of their credentials and experience, and be prepared to stay for two days – first day for site visit and second day for discussions. Karad is located about 170 km from Pune Airport on the NH-4.   Sd/- NCAOR/18/15                                                                                                                                                 For & on behalf of NCAOR   Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:56:39 +0530Invites Nominations from Scientists/Researchers for forthcoming IODP expeditions   Advertisement details Application formatTue, 10 Mar 2015 16:51:38 +0530An international research team has found that there is a direct relation between the changes in the earth's orbit and the stability of the Eastern ice cap of Antarctica, more specifically, on the continental fringe of Wilkes Land (East Antarctica). 29 scientists  from 12 different countries participated in this study, which has been published in the journal Nature Geosciences. This study is based upon the analysis of seabed sediments which were transported by icebergs around 2.2 to 4.3 Ma ago, and which have been collected during an expedition by the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program. The data obtained reveal that natural climatic processes can increase the response of polar ice caps to minor changes in energy caused by modifications in earth's orbit. The sea level can either decrease or increase by as much as dozens of meters. This study shows that 2.5 Ma ago, when the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere was similar to the current one, the thawing of the eastern Antarctic ice cap was a generalized process.  Greenhouse effect gases   The emission of greenhouse effect gases has, nevertheless, a much larger energy impact than that provided by any changes in the earth's orbit. The analysis of sediments shows that the stability of the largest ice cap on earth is influenced by the presence of sea ice in the oceans that surround Antarctica. This sea ice is a layer of frozen seawater that creates a protective shield around the continent and the Antarctic ice caps, and it is sensitive to the warming up of oceans generated as a result of the increase in greenhouse effect gasses. The disappearance of this sea ice can result in the melting of the ice caps and in the increase of sea level by several meters. Millions of years ago, under conditions of high concentration of CO2 – as is also the case now – and ocean temperatures slightly higher than those currently registered, the oceans surrounding Antarctica could no longer sustain the sea ice. The researchers point out that "the disappearance of this protective shield allowed oceanic currents pushed by the winds to penetrate down to the base of the ice caps, provoking their thaw." This study speculates with a potentially generalized thaw of Antarctica's Eastern ice cap in the future if we fail to reduce the levels of CO2 in the atmosphere.   The pdf reprint of Nature Geoscience paper follows ....... click here to download details Sat, 21 Feb 2015 06:08:38 +0530Arctic ice cap slides into the ocean click here to download details  Sat, 31 Jan 2015 05:09:54 +0530Melting glaciers have big CARBON impact click here to download details  Sat, 31 Jan 2015 05:10:06 +0530  Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) annually conducts a user conference, which provides a platform for ArcGIS users to gather and share ideas related to their respective fields and domains of work. This year, the user conference was held at New Delhi from 9th to 11th Dec 2014 at Kempinski Hotel wherein users presented their research works under the topics of Natural Resource Management, Disaster Management, Water Resource Management, New Technology and Urban & Infrastructure. A recently completed study on deep sea channels was presented at the conference under the theme of New Technology. The paper titled “A study of deep sea channels in the Arabian Sea: a GIS approach”, authored by Prerna R., Dhananjai K. Pandey and Ravi Mishra was awarded the 2nd runner-up position for Best Student Paper Presentation. This research highlights the linkage of deep sea channels identified using multibeam swath bathymetry data in the middle Indus fan to the submarine Indus canyon – in this case, the source feeder of sediments. The study interested the GIS user community as it showcased the capability of Hydrology tools available in the ArcGIS software package especially designed for analysing drainage patterns/network. Currently this paper is under review in an international peer reviewed journal. Fri, 26 Dec 2014 08:57:16 +0530To download Arctic (2015-16) advertisement details click here To download Application form click here Thu, 04 Dec 2014 16:21:53 +0530http://www.isaes2015.ncaor.gov.in/registration/sproposal.pdfThu, 06 Nov 2014 18:30:48 +0530Positions of  Consultant  under the scientific Project “Scientific Deep Drilling Programme in Koyna Region”   To download advertisement details click hereFri, 17 Oct 2014 12:02:28 +0530Dr. Anish Kumar Warrier, Research Scientist 'B' has been elected as the Secretary of the International Geoscience Education Organisation (IGEO) for a period of 4 years (2014-2018). The election took place during the IGEO General Body Meeting held during the 7th International Conference on Geoscience Education at the University of Hyderabad, September 5-9, 2014. The IGEO is affiliated to the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) and its main aims are : To promote geoscience education internationally at all levels; To work for enhancement of the quality of geoscience education internationally; and  To encourage developments raising public awareness of geoscience, particularly amongst younger people. Fri, 12 Sep 2014 07:47:34 +0530To download details click hereFri, 22 Aug 2014 14:11:02 +0530Invites Nominations from Scientists / Researchers for forthcoming IODP expeditions 359(Maldives Monsoon), 360(Indian Ridge Moho) and  361(South African Climates)   To download Advertisement click here To download Application Format click here To download CV format  click here Tue, 12 Aug 2014 18:42:05 +0530Results of the Walk-in-interview against the advertisement No. NCAOR/30/14 held on 02.07.2014 & 03.07.2014 To view result click hereThu, 07 Aug 2014 14:28:23 +0530To download Advertisement click here To download Application Form click hereWed, 06 Aug 2014 13:55:06 +0530 A major milestone in India’s scientific endeavors in the Arctic region was achieved on the 23rd July, 2014 when a team of scientists from the ESSO-National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR) and the ESSO-National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) successfully deployed IndARC, the country’s first multi-sensor moored observatory in the Kongsfjorden fjord of the Arctic, roughly half way between Norway and the North Pole.    This moored observatory designed and developed by ESSO-NIOT and ESSO-NCAOR with ESSO-Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) was deployed from the Norwegian Polar Institute's research vessel R.V. Lance during its annual MOSJ-ICE cruise to the Kongsfjorden area.   The observatory is presently anchored (78°57´ N 12°01´E), about 1100 km away from the North Pole at a depth of 192 m and has an array of ten state-of-the-art oceanographic sensors strategically positioned at discrete depths in the water column. These sensors are programmed to collect real-time data on seawater temperature, salinity, current and other vital parameters of the fjord.   The Kongsfjorden is an established reference site for the Arctic marine studies.  The Kongsfjorden has been considered as a natural laboratory for studying the Arctic climate variability, as it receives varying climatic signals from the Arcitc/Atlantic in the course of an annual seasonal cycle.  ESSO-NCAOR has been continuously monitoring the Kongsfjorden since 2010 for understanding response of the fjord to climate variability at different time scales.  The temperature and salinity profiles of the fjord, water column nutrients and diversity of biota are being monitored at close spatio-temporal scales throughout the spring-summer-fall seasons.  There exists a great need to know on how the fjord system is influenced by, or responds to exchanges with the water on the shelf and in the deep sea outside during an entire annual seasonal cycle.  In particular, there is a need for continuous observations of the water transport into the interior part of the fjord.  One of the major constraints in such a study has been the difficulty in reaching the location during the harsh Arctic winter and obtaining near-surface data. The IndARC observatory is an attempt to overcome this lacuna and collect continuous data from depths very close to the water surface as well as at different discrete depths. The data acquired would be of vital importance to the Indian climate researchers as well as to the international fraternity.  In addition to providing for an increased understanding of the response of the Arctic to climatic variabilities, the data would also provide a good handle in our understanding of the Arctic processes and their influence on the Indian monsoon system through climate modelling studies.   The deployment of the country’s first polar mooring is a testimony to the capabilities of the ESSO in designing, developing and installing underwater observatories.   The technical and logistics support extended by the Norwegian Polar Institute, is a good example of the increasing scientific and technical co-operation between India and Norway in addressing the global climate change.      To view the video  click hereFri, 01 Aug 2014 15:32:12 +0530 Ms. Sahina Gazi, Scientific Assistant ‘A’ from Antarctic Science Division (SEM-EDS Lab) had attended an International Conference and a Pre-Conference Workshop on Electron Microscopy and XXXV Annual Meeting of the Electron Microscope Society of India, jointly organised by University of Delhi and Electron Microscope Society of India (EMSI), held at Delhi during 7-11 July 2014. She presented a poster entitled “Scanning Electron Microscopic Observations of Rarely Silicifying Haptophytes from the Southern Indian Ocean” and also participated in the Micrograph Contest Award. She received a Microscopy Award for the First best SEM Life Science Micrograph at the Conference  Wed, 06 Aug 2014 07:48:07 +0530To download Advertisement click here To download Application Form click hereTue, 15 Jul 2014 10:43:00 +0530To download Advertisement click here To download Application Form click hereFri, 11 Jul 2014 17:15:27 +0530     July 7, 2014 | Source : Oregon State University The oxygen-rich surface waters of the world's major oceans are supersaturated with methane -- a powerful greenhouse gas that is roughly 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide -- yet little is known about the source of this methane. A new study demonstrates the ability of some strains of the oceans' most abundant organism -- SAR11 -- to generate methane as a byproduct of breaking down a compound for its phosphorus.   Results of the study are being published this week in Nature Communications. It was funded by the National Science Foundation and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Anaerobic methane biogenesis was the only process known to produce methane in the oceans and that requires environments with very low levels of oxygen, said Angelicque White, co-author on the study. In the vast central gyres of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, the surface waters have lots of oxygen from mixing with the atmosphere -- and yet they also have lots of methane, hence the term 'marine methane paradox.' Certain strains of SAR11, when starved for phosphorus, turn to a compound known as methylphosphonic acid, and the organisms produce enzymes that can break this compound apart, freeing up phosphorus that can be used for growth -- and leaving methane behind. The discovery is an important piece of the puzzle in understanding Earth's methane cycle. It builds on a series of studies conducted by researchers from several institutions around the world over the past several years. Previous research has shown that adding methylphosphonic acid, or MPn, to seawater produces methane, though no one knew exactly how. Then a laboratory study led by David Karl of the University of Hawaii and OSU's White found that an organism called Trichodesmium could break down MPn and thus it could be a potential source of phosphorus, which is a critical mineral essential to every living organism. However, Trichodesmium are rare in the marine environment and unlikely to be the only source for vast methane deposits in the surface waters. So White turned to Steve Giovannoni, a distinguished professor of microbiology at OSU, who not only maintains the world's largest bank of SAR11 strains, but who also discovered and identified SAR11 in 1990. In a series of experiments, White, Giovannoni, and graduate students tested the capacity of different SAR11 strains to consume MPn and cleave off methane. They found that some did produce a methane byproduct, and some didn't. Just as some humans have a different capacity for breaking down compounds for nutrition than others, so do these organisms. The bottom line is that this shows phosphate-starved bacterioplankton have the capability of producing methane and doing so in oxygen-rich waters. SAR11 is the smallest free-living cell known and also has the smallest genome, or genetic structure, of any independent cell. Yet it dominates life in the oceans, thrives where most other cells would die, and plays a huge role in the cycling of carbon on Earth. These bacteria are so dominant that their combined weight exceeds that of all the fish in the world's oceans. In a marine environment that's low in nutrients and other resources, they are able to survive and replicate in extraordinary numbers -- a milliliter of seawater, for instance, might contain 500,000 of these cells. The ocean is a competitive environment and these bacteria apparently won the race, said Giovannoni. This analysis of the SAR11 genome indicates that they became the dominant life form in the oceans largely by being the simplest. Their ability to cleave off methane is an interesting finding because it provides a partial explanation for why methane is so abundant in the high-oxygen waters of the mid-ocean regions, Giovannoni added. Just how much they contribute to the methane budget still needs to be determined. Since the discovery of SAR11, scientists have been interested in their role in Earth's carbon budget. Now their possible implication in methane creation gives the study of these bacteria new importance.   Journal Reference: Paul Carini, Angelicque E. White, Emily O. Campbell, Stephen J. Giovannoni. Methane production by phosphate-starved SAR11 chemoheterotrophic marine bacteria. Nature Communications, 2014; 5 DOI: 10.1038/ncomms5346 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 07:48:34 +0530 Antarctic climate and food web strongly linked   July 7, 2014 | Source: Virginia Institute of Marine Science   A long-term study of the links between climate and marine life along the rapidly warming West Antarctic Peninsula reveals how changes in physical factors such as wind speed and sea-ice cover send ripples up the food chain, with impacts on everything from single-celled algae to penguins. The study, published in today's issue of Nature Communications, is authored by Dr. Grace Saba, Deborah Steinberg; Dr. Vincent Saba, and colleagues with the Polar Oceans Research Group, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and the University of Colorado at Boulder. The authors are members of the Palmer Long-Term Ecological Research program (PAL-LTER), which conducts annual shipboard surveys along the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula, including the coastal ocean near Palmer Station­ -- one of the three U.S. research stations in Antarctica. Program scientists began studying the fast-changing region in 1990. Steinberg, one of the Palmer program's lead scientists since 2008, says the current study provides one of the few instances where marine researchers have a dataset of sufficient length and detail to reveal how climate signals can reverberate through a polar food web. "That's the importance of long-term ecosystem monitoring," says Steinberg. "It provides the data needed to separate a signal from the noise, and to determine how plants and animals interact with both their physical environment and each other. That knowledge is critical as climate warming continues to impact this polar ocean ecosystem." The West Antarctic Peninsula is one of the fastest warming regions on Earth, with annual winter temperatures increasing by 11°F during the last 50 years. Food web-climate connections The team's research shows that populations of photosynthetic algae -- the tiny drifting plants that support the polar food web -- peak every 4 to 6 years in the waters along the West Antarctic Peninsula. These blooms correlate with a negative phase of the "Southern Annular Mode," or SAM, a seesaw shift in atmospheric pressure between mid-latitudes and Antarctica. In winter during a negative phase of SAM, cold southerly winds blow across the Peninsula, increasing the extent of winter ice. From spring into summer, winds are significantly reduced, delaying ice retreat. "The combination of a windy winter with heavy sea ice followed by a calm spring favors the development and persistence of a stable water column in the summer along the West Antarctic Peninsula," says Saba. This stable, or stratified water column, with a layer of fresher, less-dense ice-melt floating atop a saltier layer below, encourages phytoplankton growth, likely by keeping the tiny plants nearer the sunlit surface and in proximity to the iron-rich glacial melt water they need to thrive. Prospects for penguins Moving up the food chain, the team's sampling reveals that the area's periodic, climate-driven phytoplankton blooms are a key to krill "recruitment" -- the addition of new, young individuals into the krill population. Adélie penguins and other top predators in the Antarctic food web rely on a robust population of krill prey for their own health and reproductive success. "When climate conditions -- a negative SAM and stable water column -- lead to peaks in the abundance of phytoplankton and krill, Adélie penguins don't have to go far to forage," explains Saba. "But when SAM is positive, warm northwesterly winds blow over the Peninsula region, bringing less sea ice and a less-stable water column -- factors that discourage the large blooms of phytoplankton on which krill rely. Penguins then have to forage further, and thus end up delivering less food to their chicks. That can decrease their reproductive success." Ongoing work by Palmer scientists shows that the population of Adélie penguins near Palmer Station has fallen 85% since 1974. Though the researchers stop short of attributing this decline solely to a climate-related shortage of krill, they do express concern for the future given that climate models project an increase in the occurrence of positive SAM episodes during the coming century. "Projections from global climate models under 'business-as-usual' emission scenarios up to the year 2100 suggest a further increase in temperature and in the occurrence of positive-SAM conditions," says Saba. "If even one positive SAM episode lasted longer than the krill lifespan - 4 or 6 years with decreased phytoplankton abundance and krill recruitment -- it could be catastrophic to the krill population." In addition to Adélie penguins, krill are the main food source for Antarctic fur seals, macaroni and gentoo penguins, and albatross. They also feed baleen whales such as humpbacks.   Reference: Grace K. Saba, William R. Fraser, Vincent S. Saba, Richard A. Iannuzzi, Kaycee E. Coleman, Scott C. Doney, Hugh W. Ducklow, Douglas G. Martinson, Travis N. Miles, Donna L. Patterson-Fraser, Sharon E. Stammerjohn, Deborah K. Steinberg, Oscar M. Schofield. Winter and spring controls on the summer food web of the coastal West Antarctic Peninsula. Nature Communications, 2014; 5 DOI: 10.1038/ncomms5318 Wed, 06 Aug 2014 07:49:02 +0530 National Centre for Antarctic & Ocean Research (Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India) Headland Sada, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa - 403 804.   Call for proposals towards onboard/onshore participation from Indian Scientists/Researchers for deep sea drilling in the Arabian Sea (IODP-355)   National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR), is an autonomous research institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). NCAOR looks after the Indian activities pertaining to the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP). IODP-India had submitted a scientific proposal (IODP_793_CPP2) to enhance our understanding about the tectono-climatic links between Himalayan Orogeny and Indian Monsoon and geodynamics associated with the rift process by recovering long sediment cores and basement rocks from the Eastern Arabian Sea. Further, details of this expedition could be found at:   http://iodp.tamu.edu/scienceops/expeditions/arabian_sea.html   Contact Details: Prorgam Manager (IODP-India) National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research, Ministry of Earth Sciences (Govt. of India), Headland Sada, Vasco, Goa-403804   Tel:+91-832-2525580/2525690 Fax:+91-832-2520877 E mail: iodp.india@ncaor.gov.in Website: www.ncaor.gov.in/iodps To download details click below links: Advertisement for IODP Expedition-355 Application Template Mon, 31 Mar 2014 11:17:22 +0530 INVITATION FOR INNOVATIVE RESEARCH PROPOSALS – 34th INDIAN SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION TO ANTARCTICA (34-ISEA) To download advertisement click here To download format click here Sun, 09 Feb 2014 11:37:53 +0530   The International symposium on Antarctic Earth Sciences (ISAES) is a SCAR-initiative aimed at showcasing Antarctic geoscience research, taking stock of the accomplishments of the International fraternity and providing guidance for future studies. The First ISAES was organised way back in 1963 at Cape Town, and the last one (11th) at Edinburgh, with the Symposium traversing through Oslo, Madison, Adelaide, Cambridge, Tokyo, Siena, Wellington, Potsdam and Santa Barbara. In its 50-year history, Japan has been the only Asian country to hold it with India being bestowed the honor to host it in 2015.   Themes and list of sessions for XII ISAES 2015 Goa Theme: Antarctica and supercontinent evolution Geochronology of Antarctic Orogens Geodynamic evolution of the Dronning Maud Land mountains Joachim Jacobs Crustal blocks adjacent to Antarctica- Sri Lanka and Antarctica West Antarctica: Problem Child of Gondwanaland” – A Symposium Highlighting the Contributions of Ian W.D. Dalziel and David H. Elliot to Antarctic Tectonics The Rodinian orogeny in East Gondwana- implications for supercontinent evolution Large Igneous Provinces in Gondwanaland  Theme: Antarctic Surface Processes, Landscapes, and Links with Cryosphere and Climate Evolution of Antarctic topography and bathymetry: understanding links between landscapes, ice and palaeoclimate Surficial processes and climate change in Antarctic terrestial environment: changes and Impact on permafrost, erosion and chemical weathering Permafrost - ANTPAS Theme: Antarctic Solid Earth Structure and Interactions with the Cryosphere  The structure and evolution of the Antarctic continent in light of recent geophysical and geological investigations  Cryosphere - Solid Earth Interactions  Antarctic Geothermal Heat Flux, Subglacial Geology and Ice Dynamics  Theme: Antarctica, the Southern Ocean, and Evolution of Climate and the Global Cryosphere Past Antarctic ice sheet behaviour and response to external forcing The Himalayana Crosphere- Global versus Regional climate forcing Palaeoclimate Records from Antarctic Drilling Projects Interactions between cryosphere, atmosphere and oceans in coastal Antarctica Southern Ocean Paleoclimatology Paleoenviromental changes in Antartica and Southern Oceans since the last Glacial Maximum Lake Sediment Records of Past Changes in sea level and climate during the Late Quaternary Theme: Biodiversity and the Evolution of Life Break up of Gondwana and Vertebrate evolution Key drivers of Antarctic biodiversity through the Cenozoic: the influence of climate, oceanography and tectonics Theme: Frontiers in Antarctic Earth Sciences New Frontiers in Remote Sensing in Antarctic Earth Sciences: Cross-disciplinary advances 23 Geo-conservation in Antarctic  Exploring Unkown Antarctica  Theme: General Antarctic Earth Science will be updated soon –    Detailed information on our webpage http://www.isaes2015goa.in   We look forward to welcoming you to Goa in July 2015!! Tue, 21 Jul 2015 11:32:38 +0530Earth System Science Organization Ministry of Earth Sciences   PRESS RELEASE Dated 26 December 2013 Progress in Weather and Climate Prediction The Earth System Science Organization (ESSO), Ministry of Earth Sciences is responsible to provide the nation with best possible services in forecasting the monsoons and other weather/climate parameters and ocean state through well integrated programmes. At the ESSO/MoES, weather and climate prediction activities are managed by different ESSO institutions like India Meteorological Department (IMD), National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF), Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Indian National Centre for Ocean Information System (INCOIS) and the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT).   In general, during the last five years, the skill of weather and climate forecasts in India has improved. The improvement is noted especially in general public weather forecasts, monsoon forecasts, heavy rainfall warnings and tropical cyclone warnings and alerts. The recent success in predicting the Tropical Cyclone Phailin is the best example for the improvement in prediction capability during the recent years. In the context of successful prediction of the Tropical Cyclone Phailin, the following facts may be noted:   1.      The prediction made by the ESSO-IMD regarding intensity of the cyclone Phailin was proved more accurate than those by the foreign agencies and the latter revised the intensity estimates to the same level as predicted by the ESSO-IMD on the morning of 12 October 2013. 2.      Most of the observational capabilities for prediction of cyclone and intensity thereof were established as part of the modernization programme during the last 5 years. The Phase II of the modernization is currently in progress for further enhancing the observation capability. 3.      Currently, ESSO-MoES has developed a capability of multi-tiered prediction strategy broadly under three levels. The first is probabilistic advisories on global ensemble prediction system (5-7 days in advance). The second tier relates to Weather Research and Forecast (WRF) Model used for daily real time prediction of al India weather at 9 km resolution. The third tier is a special model for cyclone forecasting, namely the Hurricane Weather Research and Forecast (HWRF) which is an atmosphere-ocean coupled model adopted from USA for cyclone prediction over the north Indian Ocean. 4.      Government has approved an augmented computational throughput capability from the present computational capability of 1.2 petaflops- that could enable improvement of the resolution of 12 km or less, which is better from the resolution of 25 km at present. 5.      There has been steady improvement in our prediction for cyclone track forecast error, intensity as well as error for margin in landfall during 2008-2012. For instance, up to 72 hour forecast was introduced in 2009 and up to 120 hours from 2013, whereas prior to 2009, forecast was limited to 24 hours. Similarly, the skill improvement for 72, 48 and 24 hours for track prediction is 50%, 40% and 35% respectively in the last 5 years.   In particular, the achievements made during the last five years in terms of improvement of skill in weather and climate forecasts are attributed to the following reasons:   a.       Improving observational systems of both atmosphere and oceans. The atmospheric observational systems had been improved by the modernization programme, Phase-1 implemented by the ESSO-IMD. Under this programme, the state-of-the-art observing systems (Automatic Weather Stations, Automatic raingauges, GPS radiosonde stations, Doppler radar, Pilot Balloon stations) were installed and commissioned throughout the country with their networking and integration. Simultaneously, ocean observations over the north Indian Ocean also has improved. The ESSO-INCOIS and ESSO-NIOT had installed many ocean buoys and ARGO floats for better ocean observations. Satellite observations are very useful especially over data sparse regions like oceans and mountains.   ESSO-NCMRWF and ESSO-IMD have been using satellite data from many satellites including Indian satellites for data assimilation in weather prediction models.  These new observations were useful for better initializing the numerical weather prediction models and thus improving the skill of weather forecasts. b.      Research on Modelling: Focused research activities were carried out at the ESSO-NCMRWF on weather prediction model development and data assimilation methods. With this effort, the ESSO institutions are capable of making use of the state-of-the-art weather prediction models with improved data assimilation methods. Model developmental and data assimilation activities were carried out also at the ESSO-IMD. c.       Satellite Data Assimilation: Data from the Indian satellites, Kalpana, INSAT-3D, Oceansat and Megha-Tropiques were used for data assimilation in weather prediction models. In addition, data from US and Europe satellites were used for data assimilation. Both satellite radiance and satellite derived products were assimilated into the models. The satellite data thus assimilated into the models amounted about 20 GB. The satellite data includes radiance, surface meteorological parameters and vertical profiles of temperature, humidity, and winds. d.      High Performance Computing (HPC) system: The availability of HPC facilitated the ESSO institutions using high resolution weather and climate models on operational basis as well as to do research and developmental work. At present, the capability of computing resources at ESSO institutions has improved to 1.2 peta flops, which is the best in the country. e.       Capacity Building: Training of operational and research personnel of the ESSO institutions on various modelling and data assimilation skills has really helped to improve the capability of weather and climate predictions in the country. Some of the staff was trained abroad in countries like USA, UK and Australia under the bilateral programmes. f.       Effective communication of forecasts  The communication of forecasts to the stake holders on time and in proper language is very important in the effective use of weather and climate forecasts and minimising the loss and damages due to severe weather.  ESSO-IMD has established an effective mechanism for dissemination of weather and climate forecasts to different stake holders using different communication channels like internet (web sites and e mails), news papers and Television, radio, mobiles and hot line telephone connections with the relevant control rooms and the concerned government officials. Therefore, the improvement of prediction skill over the years is due to integrated activities related to observations, process studies, modelling, capacity building and forecasting.   ----------Mon, 13 Jan 2014 15:44:05 +0530The Indian Antarctic Station Bharati including the life support systems, Scientific Instrumentation and Satellite Data Communication facilities  is and continues to be fully functional. All scientific activities are in progress without disruption.  Being a round-the-year research base, the station has never been closed down since its commissioning in 2012.  Only the satellite communication facilities were affected for five days in October of this year when the power supply to the Earth Station was switched off.Mon, 09 Dec 2013 21:41:19 +0530Earth System Science Organization National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research PRESS STATEMENT The Bharati station, located at the Larsmann Hills, East Antarctica, is the second operational Indian base in Antarctica. Since its commissioning in March 2012, the Station has been manned round the year by a mixed complement of scientists and logistics personnel.  Life support systems of the station are managed by contract engineers of NCAOR whereas the satellite ground station is managed by the NRSC personnel.   The winter-over team of the XXXII Indian Expedition to Antarctica landed at the Bharati Station in two batches, on 17 November 2012 and 23 January 2013.  As with any Expedition to Antarctica, the winter complement stays back during the entire winter period and begins its return journey only after the arrival of the next Expedition Team.  Considering the nature of the varied logistics tasks and the need to ensure continuity in the operation of the power, water, communication, etc. systems, the members of the earlier logistics team have an overlapping period with the corresponding members of the new team and are therefore brought back to India in a staggered manner in different groups.   The Winter period in Antarctica’s harsh climate, desolation coupled with the lack of any means of returning till the arrival of the first summer aircraft or ship, staying at one place for months together with the same set of people and the resultant moodiness, can take its toll on human behaviour.  This despite the very stringent physical and psychological examinations/tests, the winter members undergo at AIIMS.  While groupings and inter-personal conflicts are not rare at any Antarctic Station of any country, the incident of shutting down of the power to the satellite communication by the Leader because of apparent discord with the team from NRSC was indeed a regrettable incident.  Since the time when the discord between the two parties was brought to the notice of ESSO-NCAOR and NRSC-ISRO, several attempts were made by both the management to resolve the issues.   Despite all efforts on the part of ESSO-NCAOR and NRSC-ISRO, the power to the satellite ground station was switched off on Monday 7 October 2013.  It was resumed only on 12th October after suspension of the Team Leader and new leader was appointed.   The erstwhile Leader was brought back to India by the first feeder flight from Bharati to Maitri and from there to India via Cape Town. ESSO-NCAOR has also filed a police complaint on the 14th October against the Leader for the wanton act of shutting down power to the satellite station.  A Fact-Finding Committee has also been constituted with approval of the competent authority to enquire into the various acts of indiscipline and insubordination by the different members of the Expedition including the erstwhile Leader and the NRSC Team.  The Committee is expected to commence its enquiries as soon all members of the team return to India.Sat, 07 Dec 2013 16:29:20 +0530The world’s main funders of environmental change research formed a new, high-level group called the Belmont Forum with the aim to mobilize international resources at a scale that matches the challenges from global environmental change, in order to catalyse delivery of the environmental science-derived solutions that society needs. The Belmont Forum has developed collaborative research actions (CRAs) to address societally relevant global environmental change challenges; lever member’s existing investments through international added value; and bring together new partnerships of natural scientists, social scientists, and users with the following features. The Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India and the French National Research Agency together with the Belmont Forum organised an International Call Scoping Workshop entitled “Seasonal to decadal predictability of regional climate for decision making: bridging the gap between users’ needs and the state of climate knowledge”, which was  hosted by the National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research in Goa during 23 to 25th October 2013. This meeting was following the propositions and decisions adopted at the February meeting of the Belmont Forum in Delhi and the subsequent pre-scoping meeting in Paris. The objective of the workshop was to co-define research priorities on societal issues related to seasonal to decadal variability of regional climate, emphasizing on monsoon and its teleconnections with extra tropical and Polar Regions. The scoping exercise was involved by about 50 invited scientists, experts and program officers from many countries. The CRA will be presented to Belmont Forum in its meeting at Cape Town, in South Africa on December 4th, 2013 and also to JPI Climate General Body at Copenhagen, on December 13th, 2013 to introduce a draft announcement  for this international research opportunity.Wed, 04 Dec 2013 09:14:46 +0530ORV Sagar Kanya Cruise SK - 307 for INCOIS - OOS Programme to undertake RAMA Mooring operations in Indian Ocean. Cruise Itinerary: ETD : 25.11.2013 : Mormugao ETA : 24.12.2013 : Chennai.Sun, 01 Dec 2013 14:24:48 +0530An Indo-Norwegian bilateral workshop on polar research was held at MoES, New Delhi from the 13th -14th November, 2013. The workshop was attended by scientists/officials from the MoES, Royal Norwegian Embassy at New Delhi, Research Council of Norway, Norwegian Polar Institute, University of Oslo, the  University Centre in Svalbard, NCAOR, INCOIS, NIOT, and SPL.  The workshop was aimed at enhancing scientific exchange and cooperation between India and Norway in the Polar Regions. Dr. Sahilesh Nayak, Secretary MoES and Chairman-ESSO gave the keynote speech with other notable attendees including Norway`s Ambassador to India, Mr. Eivind S. Homme, Dr. S. Rajan (Director, NCAOR) and Dr. Kim Holmén (International Director, NPI). The key note address was followed by several presentations covering glaciology, atmospheric sciences, physical oceanography and biogeochemistry.   Sat, 30 Nov 2013 08:00:01 +0530  Workshop on "SCOPUS, Linking MoES to International Science & Technology" is scheduled on 22nd  November 2013 at NCAOR, Goa       Programme Details:- Time Program Speakers  10: 00 - 10:15 Hrs Opening Remarks     Dr. S. Rajan, Director, NCAOR 10: 15 – 10:30 Hrs Linking MOES to  International Science & Technology Landscape: Brief Overview  Dr. Prabir Ghosh Dastidar Program Director, Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi 10:30  – 11:00 Hrs -Scopus as a Research Tool and its use for Assessing & Analysing Global Research Mr. Manik Sethi Customer Development Manager Elsevier Research Solutions – South Asia 11:30  – 12:00 Hrs         Role of Scientific Literature  in Advancing Research Outcomes in Atmospheric and Earth Sciences :   Mr. Saurav Sanyal Account Manager Elsevier Research Solutions - South Asia 12.00 – 12.40 p.m. Brief Overview of Online Resources through a hands on Session  Sat, 30 Nov 2013 08:00:28 +0530 A brainstorming meeting was held at NCAOR, Goa on 24/25 September 2013 for identifying various aspects of the proposed Arctic mooring system in Kongsfjorden. Dr.K.P.Krishnan (NCAOR), Arul Muthiah (NIOT) and M.S.Girish Kumar (INCOIS) will be visiting Himadri (Ny-Alesund), Norwegian Polar Institute (Tromso) and Research Council of Norway (Oslo) for initiating scientific interactions with Norwegian Polar Institute with respect to the proposed multi sensor ocean mooring; and (b) participating in Belmont Forum and JPI Climate  scoping workshop on Arctic Observing Systems and Arctic Sustainability Science at Oslo, Norway Sat, 05 Oct 2013 06:59:33 +0530Fourth batch of the Indian Arctic Expedition (2013-2014) is scheduled to leave Goa on the 14th October 2013. The team will conduct various experiments with respect to precipitation studies in the arctic.Sat, 05 Oct 2013 06:53:32 +0530 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR  PARTICIPANTS   The proposed Belmont Forum Scoping workshop “ Seasonal to decadal predictability of regional climate for decision making": bridging the gap between users' needs and the state of climate knowledge” will be held in Goa during 23 – 25 October 2013. The workshop will be organised by the Earth System Sciences Organisation, Ministry of Earth Sciences (Government of India) and The French National Research Agency (ANR) and will be hosted by National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research, Goa, India.   Venue The workshop will be held at Neptune Hall – I in the Bogmallo Beach Resort (http://www.bogmallobeachresort.com/) at Bogmallo beach, situated about 4 km  from  the Goa Airport at Dabolim and 8 km northwest of the port town Vasco da Gama.   International and domestic travel Goa  is  well  connected  by  various  domestic  airlines  as  well  as  few  International  airlines. International participants, other than those flying dirtectly to Goa, are advised to fly through two major gateways – Mumbai and New Delhi – which are very well connected to Goa. While Mumbai would be preferred due to its proximity to Goa, New Delhi airport has a modern integrated terminal with excellent passenger amenities. Mumbai airport is currently undergoing modernization works and the domestic and international terminals are expected to be integrated in October 2013.  Till then, there will be a need to transfer between international and  domestic terminals if you are landing in Mumbai. There is a courtesy coach service and is the safest and most convenient means of transfer between the international and domestic terminals. Avoid taking any cabs and if you must, then use pre-paid taxi services located inside the airport immediately after the custom clearences.   Local transportation Dabolim airport in Goa is about 4 km away from the workshop venue, the Bogmallo Beach Resort. The hotel will arrange free Airport pick-up and drop for all guests who choose to stay with them. Please provide your arrival and departure itinerary to the hotel reservations and/or local organisers. In case you miss the transportation facilities provided by the hotel, please approach the p repaid taxi counters just outside the arrival hall of Dabolim Airport. These taxi counters will charge you the government approved rates to your destination. Note that this is a prepaid system, safe, and you do not have to pay any extra amount after you reach your destination.   Accommodation Organisers have blocked sea-facing rooms for all participants at the workshop venue (Bogmallo Beach Resort) at reduced rates for the workshop as follows: Single occupancy – Indian Rupees (INR) 5500 per room per night Double occupancy – INR 6500 per room per night.   The above special rate includes all taxes, breakfast, conference meals, and the airport transfer.   To avail the above, participants should mail the local organizer (satheesan@ncaor.gov.in, satheesan.k@gmail.com) with the names, occupancy and dates. Participants would directly settle the bills before departure. The hotel accepts all major credit cards (VISA, MASTER and AMEX).   Internet facilities Free wireless Internet connectivity is available at the meeting halls. Internet is available at the rooms on payment basis.   Conferencing facilities The workshop will be held at Neptune Hall – I in the Bogmallo Beach Resort. The hall will be equipped with a pc/laptop, an LCD projector, a screen, and microphones. Participants need not bring any equipment such as a personal laptop from outside. However, participants need to carry own Mac laptops, if needed, to the meeting. Lunch and Breaks During conference days lunch will be arranged at Nautilus Restaurant and Tea / coffee at Neptune – I Pre function area. Financial services The official currency of India is the Indian Rupee. Well known credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, etc.) are accepted in most places. The easiest and safest place to exchange your currency to Indian Rupee is inside the Airport. New Delhi and Mumbai airports have many foreign exchange counters. Dabolim Airport has one money exchange counter. However, there are few ATMs located enroute to the hotel as well as within 1 km distance from hotel premises. It is advised that participant may carry some Indian currencies as the smaller shops do not accept credit cards.   Things to see and do Goa is India’s smallest state in terms of area and is located on the west coast of India. With its magnificent beaches, rich cultural heritage, delectable cuisine, and laidback vibe, Goa will provide an ideal location for a productive yet enjoyable conference. For more details, please explore at: Lonely Planet, Goa Department of Tourism, Wikitravel   Weather October  marks  the beginning  of  tourism  in Goa  as  the  weather  dries  up  considerably  after monsoons. Although the temperatures in October are lower than they are during the summer months, the weather is still warm and sunny, with the average daily temperature around 27°C. More         details         on         the         climate         of         Goa         is         available         at <http://www.imd.gov.in/section/climate/extreme/goa2.htm>   Local Contact For further information on logistic arrangements, please contact:   Dr. K. Satheesan National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research Earth System Sciences Organisation Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama, Goa – 403 804 Tel: +91 832 2525 530 E-mail: satheesan@ncaor.gov.in; satheesan.k@gmail.com   Tue, 10 Sep 2013 19:52:26 +0530Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India, and the French National Research Agency join together with Belmont Forum in organizing a scoping workshop between October 23 – 25, 2013, Goa, India.   Please click here to view / download the documentFri, 11 Oct 2013 09:18:28 +0530 I. Certificate of Merit for Scientist in Ocean Science and Technology awarded to Dr. K.P. Krishnan, Sc ‘D’.  II. Best Employee Award to Ms. Sarita Honawarkar, Sr. Executive (Admn.), Mr. Kennedy C. Sequeira, Jr. Executive (Admn),  Mr.  Jadhav Kishore Kalgo, MTS The above awards were given during the foundation day celebration of Ministry of Earth Sciences was held  on 27 July 2013 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. Wed, 07 Aug 2013 13:57:31 +0530 Dr. Thamban Meloth, Scientist – E, National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR), Goa, has been awarded with the prestigious National Geoscience Award for 2011 by the Ministry of Mines in recognition of the significant contributions in the field of glaciology and Antarctic research. The award will be presented at a ceremony on 19 March 2013 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.   The illustrious National Geoscience Award (formerly known as National Mineral Award) was instituted in the year 1966 by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India.  The objective of the scheme is to honour scientists or teams for their outstanding contributions in the field of fundamental and applied geosciences to provide incentive for striving toward excellence.   Dr. Thamban obtained masters degree in Marine Geology from the Cochin University of Science and Technology, and completed his PhD at the National Institute of Oceanography, Goa. He was instrumental in establishing India’s first Ice Core Laboratory with world class facilities for snow and ice studies at Goa. Presently he is leading a research team in the field of snow and ice studies with a focus on climate change. Thamban has been part various and national expeditions to Antarctica, Arctic, as Himalayas, including the first Indian scientific expedition to South Pole in 2010. Thamban has published 43 research publications in leading international and national peer-reviewed journals. He is also part of various international and national research programmes and scientific bodies. Wed, 28 Aug 2013 16:56:53 +0530Clilck here to view the details  of Polar Bear at the Storholmen island, Kongsfjorden, SvalbardWed, 31 Jul 2013 22:19:39 +0530 NATIONAL CENTRE FOR ANTARCTIC AND OCEAN RESEARCH (NCAOR)  & NORSK POLARINSTITUTT ⋅ NORWEGIAN POLAR INSTITUTE (NPI)   online application form registration  closed The National Centre for Antarctic & Ocean Research (NCAOR), an autonomous R & D organization under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, New Delhi is the nodal agency for planning, co-ordinating and executing the Indian Antarctic and Arctic Programmes. For more information: www.ncaor.gov.in. The Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI), under the Norwegian Ministry of Environment, is Norway's main institution for research, environmental management and monitoring, mapping and field work in the polar regions. For more information: www.npolar.no/en. Arctic/Antarctic Glaciology PhD studentship in Norway for Indian nationals In order to strengthen the field of polar glaciology in India, NCAOR, in collaboration with the Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) is establishing two PhD studentships in Antarctic and Arctic glaciology. Applications are invited from young and enthusiastic Indian citizens, with a zeal to take up scientific work in polar regions, for consideration under these PhD studentships. The successful students will perform research based at NPI's Headquarter in Tromsø, Norway. WORK CONTENT Antarctic Glaciology (01 Post) Ref. # ANT11 The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary, international team which investigates the mass-balance history over the past millennia in the coastal Dronning Maud Land, East Antarctica. Further, the candidate will decipher ice-flow dynamics of the inter-connected system of ice rises, shelf ice, and outlet glaciers.  Specifically, the student will be involved in an Antarctic fieldwork, analyze/interpret ice-penetrating radar and GPS data with the aid of radio-wave propagation and ice-flow models.   Arctic Glaciology (01 Post) Ref. # ARC22 The successful candidate will be working with a multidisciplinary, international team investigating the dynamics of calving glaciers in the Arctic and the role of glacier meltwater in fjord circulation. The candidate will work on developing a surface melt model for determining water inputs to the Arctic glacier hydrology system, and in implementing a glaciological  routing model for predicting the transmission of surface melt water to the glacier front, and into the fjord.   Both the students will carry out research based at NPI's Headquarters in Tromsø, and are expected to follow and complete their PhD course work at the University of Oslo (UiO). The students will be jointly supervised by researchers at UiO, NPI and NCAOR. The final PhD degree shall be awarded by the University of Oslo. The successful candidates are expected to play a key role in promoting polar glaciology in India, upon receiving their doctoral degrees. In order to achieve the objectives of the Studentship programme and to ensure the continued involvement of the selected students in the Indian Polar glaciology programmes during and on completion of their PhD studentships, the students shall execute a Bond Agreement with NCAOR before the final appointment.   QUALIFICATIONS Essential qualifications:     Master's degree or equivalent in Earth Sciences, Physics or related subjects relevant to the work mentioned  above with at least first class (60% marks or equivalent GPA) at post graduation level from a recognized University.    Good working knowledge in physics and mathematics as evidenced by certificates/documents.  Experience in computer programming as evidenced by certificates/documents.  Standard formal requirements for enrolling in the PhD program of the University of Oslo must be met. The candidate should have good working knowledge of English (both oral and written), the ability to work in teams as well as independently, and be well structured and organized. There are formal requirements of grade-levels and proficiency in English prescribed by the UiO (http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/doctoral-degree-and-career/phd-programme/application/index.html) and the selected students will have to submit the English proficiency certificates before taking up the positions. Desirable qualifications:  Training and strong interest in modeling, preferably in hydrology and/or glaciology. Training in geophysical studies, preferably in hydrology and/or glaciology. General Only Indian nationals are eligible and need to apply. The PhD Studentship is for a fixed term of three years, fully funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India. The fellowships will be according to the Norwegian State salary code 1017/1378, salary level 50-55 (NOK 421 100 – 457 700 per year). The positions are open immediately and the selection interviews will be held in Goa or New Delhi.  Further inquiries about the position may be directed to Kenichi Matsuoka (e-mail: kenichi.matsuoka@npolar.no, tel. +47 77 75 06 45), Nalan Koc (e-mail: nalan.koc@npolar.no, tel: +47 77 75 05 30), Jon Ove Hagen (e-mail:j.o.m.hagen@geo.uio.no, tel: +47 22 85 40 38) or Thamban Meloth (e-mail:meloth@ncaor.gov.in). Application deadline is 31st July 2013 (1730 Hrs Indian Standard Time). Please, submit your application online. Only applications submitted online shall be considered. All applications should be submitted online with the following documents:   The completed application form together with a statement of interest (related to the research tasks above) and the reference number of the position applied for Curriculum vitae in .pdf including detailed academic qualifications. Clear scanned copies of educational certificates (mark sheets for all academic years) in .pdf. If the certificates are in a language other than English or Hindi, attested translations should also be uploaded. Copies of published and unpublished scientific work. Copies of not more than three published work shall be uploaded. The number of unpublished scientific works that shall be uploaded is not more than three. Other requirements Maximum age limit of the candidates would be 28 years. Candidates/ Persons claiming SC/ST/OBC/PH status OR age relaxation submit certificate in original issued by the prescribed authority at the time of the selection interview. Age relaxation will be as per Government of India norms (SC, ST & PH- 5 years, OBC-3 years, Central/State Govt. regular employees and regular employees of NCAOR up to - 5 years). The last date is the cutoff date for all purposes including Age/Qualification etc. Candidates working in Indian Government/Public Sector Undertakings/ Autonomous bodies must produce the requisite ‘No Objection Certificate’ from their employer at the time of interview. The prescribed essential qualifications are minimum requirements and mere possession of the same does not entitle the candidates to be called for interview. Thus, the Centre may restrict the number of candidates, to be called for the interview to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualification and/or experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement and as relevant to the research tasks. The candidates will have to make own arrangements to appear for the interview.  No correspondence will be entertained with the candidates who are not called for interview / selected for appointment.  Candidates will have to produce all original documents in proof of details furnished in the application at the time of interview for verification and the same will be returned after verification. Director, NCAOR reserves the right to fill-up or not to fill-up any or all the posts advertised without assigning any reasons thereof. The forms for recruitment and review may change at any stage, if so decided by the Director, NCAOR.     online application form registration  closed Sun, 04 Aug 2013 05:24:19 +0530Click here on the link to view the details  World's Deepest Electrical Resistance Tomography Imaging System for CO2 Sequestration Developed    Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:46:35 +0530 Cruise plan for 8th Southern Ocean Expedition (2013-14) Download Application Form for 8th Indian Expedition to Southern Ocean (2013-14) Mon, 22 Jul 2013 06:09:07 +0530Ny-Ålesund Science Managers Committee 11th Seminar October 9-11, 2013 National Research Council Rome - Italy   FIRST CIRCULAR   Seminar description   The seminar brings together scientists who have Svalbard and Ny-Ålesund (78°55’N, 11°56’ E) in particular as a base for their research and monitoring activities. The aim of the meeting is to exchange scientific results, advancements, ideas and experiences to inspire each other and develop Ny-Ålesund further.     The seminar wants to foster the following topics: -     Flagship programs -     SSF funded projects -     Implementation of Ny-Ålesund monitoring activities -     NySMAC and SIOS: Status and future developments     Scientific programme committee   Stefano Aliani  CNR, Institute of Marine Science  Italy Karoline Bælum Svalbard Science Forum, The Research Council of Norway  Norway Steve Coulson UNIS, The University Centre in Svalbard  Norway Geir Wing Gabrielsen  Norwegian Polar Institute Norway Nalan Koc Norwegian Polar Institute Norway Jack Kohler Norwegian Polar Institute Norway Maarten Loonen University of Groningen The Netherlands Roland Neuber Alfred Wegener Institute Germany Jon Børre Ørbæk The Research Council of Norway Norway Masaki Uchida National Institute of Polar Research Japan Vito Vitale CNR, Institute of Atmospheric Science and Climate Italy       Abstract Submission Participants are invited to submit one-page A4 abstracts (figure included) no later than June 30th 2013, to: nysmac.11seminar@CNR.IT   Abstracts should include the following information: title (times new roman, 14, bold); authors full name and affiliations (times new roman, 12); text (times new roman, 11) and figures in one page; proposed topic; presentation preference (oral, poster). File format must be: .doc, .docx, .pdf.   Registration Participation to the seminar is free of charge. On-line registration will be available from  June 1, 2013.   Venue Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) – Sede centrale National Research Council of Italy - Headquarter Piazzale Aldo Moro, 7 00185 Roma – Italy Seminar Room: Sala “Marconi” equipped with wi-fi and streaming connection. Due to room dimension, no more than 95 registrations will be accepted.   CNR is located at walking distance from “Termini” the main railway station in Rome. From the airport: take the no-stop train to Termini (it takes about 30 min, the cost is 15 euros) or a taxi (it should not be more than 50 euros).   Suggested Hotels (a complete list of hotels will be provided with the second call) Ateneo Garden Palace - Link for direct registration: http://www.ateneorome.com/index.php?hotel_id=4&ref_site=208&page=&ref_event=146   Hotel Laurentia - Link for direct registration: http://www.hotellaurentia.com/index.php?hotel_id=2&ref_site=207&page=&ref_event=145   All hotels are walking distance from the venue of the NySmac seminar. When booking  please mention “CNR / NYSMAC meeting+seminary 2013”   The deadline for hotel booking is September 1st, 2013. Further information about hotel booking will be provided with the second circular.     Organizing Committee NySMAC Secretariat CNR -  Department of Earth System Science and Environmental Technologies     For information please contact: nysmac.11seminar@CNR.IT      Mon, 24 Jun 2013 09:53:08 +0530   The H’ble External Affairs Minister of India, Shri. Salman Kurshid made a visit to Ny-Alesund, Svalbard on 12th June 2013 after India gained the observer status to the Arctic council. He was accompanied by the H’ble External Affairs Minister of Norway, Mr. Espen Barth Eide along with the other 14 distinguished delegates from the both the countries. The delegation visited the Indian Arctic station, Himadri in Svalbard at 09:00 Hrs on 12th June 2013. The Indian team comprising Dr. Manish Tiwari, Ms. Divya David, Ms. Nazira Begum and Mr. Rupesh Kumar welcomed the delegation. The Indian participation and the scientific endeavors being undertaken as part of the Kongsfjorden flagship program were discussed. The research team also emphasized on the need of Arctic Research to understand the global problems and its teleconnection to Indian climate. The discussion was followed by the laboratory visit. The delegation appreciated the work being carried out at the station and the future work that is being planned. The delegation left the station at 09:45 Hrs as per the schedule after which they visited other stations of Norwegian Polar Institute and the Norwegian Mapping Authority. The delegation left the Ny-Alesund at 13:00 Hrs. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:41:37 +0530XXVIII Meeting of Governing Council is scheduled on 11th March 2013 at NCAOR, Goa under the Chairmanship of Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India.Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:25:04 +0530 A multi-institutional research expedition under the aegis of GEOTRACES (http://www.geotraces.org/) and fully funded by the Ministry of Earth Sciences was flagged off by Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Earth Sciences on 02 March 2013. GEOTRACES is an international programme which aims to improve the understanding of biogeochemical cycles and large-scale distribution of trace elements and their isotopes in the marine environment. Scientists from approximately 30 nations have been involved in the programme, which is designed to study all major ocean basins over the next decade. The GEOTRACES-India is led by the Physical Research Laboratory (Ahmedabad) and National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (Goa), with participation from various national institutions and universities. To study trace elements in sea water, it is necessary to have laboratory facilities that are contaminant free and metal-free. NCAOR is setting up a completely metal-free and state-of-the-art clean laboratory that can carry out contaminant-free analysis of trace metals and isotopes in seawater. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:02:38 +0530Please click here to view Advertisement Please click here to view format for submission of Research ProposalMon, 06 May 2013 09:32:08 +0530Please click below link to view the details   Prof. U. Rao, Chairman, Research Advisory Committee of NCAOR to be  inducted to the SSPI Satellite Hall of Fame on 19 March 2013 for his contributions to the Satellite TechnologyFri, 01 Mar 2013 17:55:00 +0530Report on the Indian IODP Participants Meet January 14-15, 2013 NCAOR Goa  Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) is an international endeavor which brings together scientists from different countries and disciplines to accomplish deep sea research by monitoring, drilling, sampling, and analyzing sub-seafloor environments. Ministry of Earth Science (MoES), Government of India, joined the IODP as an associate member in 2009 through an MOU with NSF, USA and MEXT, Japan. Since then, NCAOR, Goa has been designated as the nodal agency for all the IODP related activities in India.   Subsequently, a detailed Science Plan was developed by IODP-India which highlights prominent scientific issues from the Indian Ocean sector which require deep ocean drilling. As a follow up event, an international workshop was organized in Goa (Oct, 2011) to debate on challenges in scientific drilling in the Indian Ocean region. A scientific proposal for drilling in the Arabian Sea entitled “Deep sea drilling in the Arabian Sea: Discovering the tectono-climatic unknowns” was developed and submitted to IODP-MI. This proposal primarily aims to recover deep sea cores from the Arabian Sea to determine high resolution climate records and to reconstruct the erosion response of the Western Himalaya. One of the significant aspects of the IODP association is participation of Indian scientists onboard IODP drilling platforms to get hands-on experience. The onboard experience of these young Indian scientists is an asset towards core capacity building in ocean drilling. In order to translate this experience in terms of high quality geo-scientific research, IODP-India organized a two day brainstorming meet of all the Indian IODP participants on January 14-15, 2013 at NCAOR Goa.   The meeting was inaugurated by eminent geoscientist Prof. V. K Gaur and attended by several distinguished geoscientists of the country as well as the National IODP Committee members. Interactive technical discussions among the attendees were facilitated through four different sessions- Environmental processes, Geochemistry, Geophysics and Deep Biosphere.   Detailed deliberations were made by the participants of the following IODP expeditions:    Indian IODP participation (2009-2013) 1. IODP-338 (NanTroSEIZE 3 - Plate Boundary Deep Riser2)  2. IODP-347 (Baltic Sea Paleoenvirontment)  3. IODP-346 (Asian Mansoon)  4. IODP-345 (Hess Deep Plutonic Crust)  5.  IODP-343 (Japan Trench Fast Drilling Project: JFAST)  6. IODP-342 (Paleogene Newfoundland sediment drifts) 7. IODP-341 (South Alaska Margin Tectonics, Climate & Sedimentation) 8. IODP-340 (Lesser Antilles Volcanism and Landslides) 9. IODP-339 (Mediterranean Outflow) 10. IODP-336 (Mid-Atlantic Microbiology)* 11. IODP-335 (Superfast Spreading Rate Crust 4) 12. IODP-334 (Costa Rica Seismogenesis Project : CRISP) 13. IODP-325 (Great Barrier Reef Environmental Changes) 14. IODP- 323 (Bering Sea Paleoceanography) 15. IODP-322 (NanTroSEIZE Stage 2: Subduction Input- Japan) 16. IODP-321 (Pacific Equatorial Age Transect II- Juan de Fuca) 17. IODP-318 (Wilkes Land Glacial History)   During the meeting, comprehensive presentation was made on the Indian IODP proposal in the Arabian Sea to decipher tectono-climatic linkages. Possible roles of Indian IODP participants in the Arabian Sea drilling proposal was explored through discussions. It was unanimously agreed that a core competence should be developed to deal with post-cruise science plan of the Indian IODP proposal in the Arabian Sea. Scientists attending the meet expressed their excitement towards the Indian IODP activities and requested IODP-India for continued association in future in this international endeavor. Further, participants suggested to form few theme based sub groups to chalk out prospective scientific drilling proposals emanating from Indian Ocean sector.   The meeting concluded with thanks to the Chair and the participants.   Program Details: Date: 14-01-2013 09.30 AM – 10:00 AM Inaugural session 10.00 AM – 10:30 AM Invited lecture by Prof. V K Gaur (Structure of Bay of Bengal) 10.30 AM – 11.00 AM Vote of Thanks & Tea Break   Expedition Presentations: Session 1: (Moderators: Prof. A C Narayana & Dr. Thamban Meloth) 11.00 AM – 11:30 AM Indian proposal for drilling in the Arabian Sea (D K Pandey) 11.30 AM -13.30 PM Presentation on IODP expeditions (338, 339, 341 and 342) 13.30 PM - 14.30 PM Lunch Break (at NCAOR, Goa)   Session 2: (Moderators: Prof. A K Singhvi & Dr. Rahul Mohan) 14.30 PM - 15.30 PM Presentation on IODP expeditions (325, 346, 322* and 347) 15.30 PM -16.00 PM Tea Break 16.00 PM - 16.30 PM Invited talk by Prof. I B Singh 16.30 PM - 17.00 PM Invited talk by Prof. A C Narayana   Date: 15-01-2013 Session 3: (Moderators: Dr. K S Krishna & Dr. Dhananjai Pandey) 10.00 AM - 11.30 AM Presentation on IODP expeditions (321, 323*, 334 and 343) 11.30 AM -12.00 AM Tea Break   Session 4: (Moderators: Prof. I B Singh & Dr. K P Krishnan)  12.00 AM -13.30 PM Presentation on IODP expeditions (318, 335, 340, 345* and 336) 13.30 PM – 14.30 PM Lunch Break 14.30 PM – 16.00 PM Interactive session towards further collaborations 16.00 PM -16.30 PM Tea Break 16.30 PM – 17.00 PM Concluding session Indian IODP participants meet at NCAORFri, 18 Jan 2013 09:42:03 +0530The Indian Scientific Expedition to the Southern Ocean set sail from Chennai on board SAGAR NIDHI at 1900hrs on 11th January 2013.   To view the Cruise Track click here Studies to be carried out during the expedition   Sr. No.  Subject/Proposal Name & Address of the Institution Name of the Contact Person/PI 1 Physical and chemical characterization of aerosol and Aerosol radiative forcing over regions of different optical domains Department of Marine Sciences,Goa University, University P.O., Pin: 403206 Dr. Harilal B. Menon Professor 2 Investigation on the apparent and inherent properties of the Optically active substances affecting the primary production in Southern Ocean. Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Fishing Technology Division, Matsyapuri P.O., Willingdon Island, Kochi 682 029 Dr. Muhamed Ashraf P Senior Scientist 3 Phytoplankton photosynthetic efficiency in relation to biomass and composition in austral summer in Southern Ocean National Institute of Oceanography, Regional Centre, Kochi C. K. Haridevi Junior Scientist 5 Mapping actinobacterial diversity from Indian sector of  Southern Ocean CAS in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University,  Parangipettai 608 502, Tamilnadu Dr. K. Sivakumar Assistant Professor 6 Biogeochemical response of Southern Ocean due to melting of Antarctic glaciers Centre for Earth Sciences Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore – 560012 Dr. Prosenjit Ghosh Assistant Professor 7 Analyses of bacterial Phylogenetic Diversity from Subtropical and Polar Fronts and their Responses to Nutrient Alterations ex-situ Microbial Ecology Laboratory, Biological Oceanography Discipline National Institute of Oceanography, Goa Dr. Anand Jain Quick hire Fellow 8 Studies on Biogeochemisty and Hydrodynamics of the Indian Ocean Sector of the Southern Ocean National Centre for Antarctic & Ocean Research (NCAOR), Ministry of Earth Sciences, Headland Sada, Vasco-da-Gama, Goa. Dr. N. Anilkumar Scientist ‘E’ 9 Studies on diversity and abundance of Zooplankton from Southern Ocean (Indian Sector) CAS in Marine Biology, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Annamalai University,  Parangipettai 608 502, Tamilnadu Prof. T. Balasubramanian Dean and Director 10 Routine monitoring of the upper ocean thermal fields in the seas around India. National Institute of Oceanography,Goa Dr. V. V. Gopalakrishna Scientist ‘G’ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 07:06:27 +0530 The PAGES Open Science Meeting (OSM) held once every four years, is the premier event in the PAGES calendar. The 4th PAGES OSM 2013 will be an international and multi-disciplinary platform for sharing latest research results and the venue for defining the role of past global change science for the next decade.   The conference will be held on 13-16 Feb 2013 in Goa, India. The title for the meeting is The Past: A Compass for Future Earth.   More details please click here Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:55:28 +0530NCAOR scientist and employees namely Dr. Manish Tiwari Scientist 'C', Shri B.L. Redkar Scientific Asst. Gr. B, Ms. Reena S. Naik Coordinator Gr. II and Shri Umesh Halarnkar MTS were presented certificate of merit and Best Employee Award respectively during the foundation day celebration of Ministry of Earth Sciences at New Delhi. The awards were presented by the H’ble Minister of State for Planning, Science & Technology & Earth Sciences Dr. Ashwani Kumar in presence of the Secretary MoES Dr. Shailesh Nayak, and Director General TERI & IPCC Chairman Dr. R. K. Pachauri Present research of Dr. Tiwari focuses on application of stable isotopes to oceanography & quaternary paleoclimatology specifically attempting to quantify climate change in Arctic & exploring past teleconnection between the southern hemispheric processes and precipitation over India. To carry isotopic measurements required for such studies, a new lab namely ‘Marine Stable Isotope Lab (MASTIL)’, which houses a Gas Source – Dual Inlet – Stable Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer coupled with an Elemental Analyzer has been established successfully by Dr. Manish Tiwari.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:54:51 +0530To download Advertisement  click hereTo download Application Format  click hereTo download  CV format click hereMon, 01 Oct 2012 19:32:26 +0530Jenson V George, JRF, has bagged the SCAR-COMNAP joint FellowshipTue, 28 Aug 2012 17:06:06 +0530 National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research, Goa an autonomous research organization of Ministry of Earth Sciences, proposes to launch the seventh expedition in the ice free areas of the Indian sector of Southern Ocean. The SO research programme is mainly focusing on the “Role and response of Southern Ocean to the regional and global climate variability”. Duration of the expedition will be ~45 days. Launching of the expedition shall be in January 2013. Scientists/Research Fellows/Students from Scientific Organizations/Universities interested in participating may send the project proposal within the scope of Southern Ocean Research plan (please visit www.ncaor.gov.in or contact 0832 2525512/513 for details)  before 20thAugust 2012 in the prescribed format given in the website to Dr. N. Anilkumar, Coordinator, Southern Ocean Expedition, National Centre for Antarctic & Ocean Research [NCAOR], Headland Sada, Vasco-Da-Gama, Goa 403 804 at anil@ncaor.org with a copy to The Director, NCAOR at director@ncaor.org   APPLICATION FOR INDIAN EXPEDITION TO SOUTHERN OCEAN 2012-13 BACKGROUND TO STUDIES IN THE INDIAN SECTOR OF THE SOUTHERN OCEAN Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:37:07 +0530Last two consecutive seasons 2010-11 and 2011-12 have witnessed heavy sea ice built-up around the Indian Barrier (Cargo Unloading Site of on the shelf ice which is about 100 km north of the Indian Station Maitri) in Princess Astrid Coast, East Antarctica and thus hampering the Indian operations in and around Maitri Station so much so that both the Russian Ice Breaker and the Indian Expedition Ship Ivan Papanin, could not reach their respective barriers in February / March 2012. On the other hand contradicting the recent trend a huge portion of the ice shelf measuring nearly 2 km x 1 km adjoining the Indian Barrier in Princess Astrid Coast, East Antarctica broke away and drifted along with some Indian tank containers and Russian cargo and fuel between 5th and 24th April 2012 .  This calving of the shelf ice was noticed by the Russian crew while on a routine traverse ferrying the fuel and cargo from Barrier to the Station. According to Russian sources the calving of the shelf ice were recorded by seismic stations as five separate events between 20th and 28th April 2012. Detailed analysis of RADARSAT images has shown that the calved out portion of the shelf ice had disintegrated into 10 small icebergs with no signature of presence of metallic objects which is a clear indication that cargo gone with the iceberg in all probability has sunk into the cold sea. This unforeseen loss of cargo though a natural catastrophe and a setback for the Indian and Russian programmes but will not affect the scale of operations in Antarctica. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:58:07 +0530Mr. Shramik M. Patil 's Poster presentation entitled “Calcification and variability of coccolithophorid Emiliania huxleyi in the Southern Indian Ocean during Austral Summer” was adjudged as best and awarded  FIRST PRIZE  in the IPY conference held at Montreal, Canada between 22-28 April 2012,  in conjuncture with the Meeting of International Arctic Science Committee. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:53:34 +0530Considering that the IODP is entering into a new phase from late 2013Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:33:06 +0530Third National Workshop on Climate Change: Polar climate, Oceans and Monsoon.Third National Workshop on Climate Change: Polar climate, Oceans and MonsoonThird National Workshop on Climate Change: Polar climate, Oceans and MonsoonThird National Workshop on Climate Change: Polar climate, Oceans and MonsoonThird National Workshop on Climate Change: Polar climate, Oceans and MonsoonThird National Workshop on Climate Change: Polar climate, Oceans and MonsoonThird National Workshop on Climate Change: Polar climate, Oceans and MonsoonThird National Workshop on Climate Change: Polar climate, Oceans and MonsoonThird National Workshop on Climate Change: Polar climate, Oceans and MonsoonThird National Workshop on Climate Change: Polar climate, Oceans and MonsoonThird National Workshop on Climate Change: Polar climate, Oceans and MonsoonThird National Workshop on Climate Change: Polar climate, Oceans and MonsoonThird National Workshop on Climate Change: Polar climate, Oceans and MonsoonFri, 24 Aug 2012 13:37:03 +0530Third National Workshop on Climate Change: Polar climate, Oceans and Monsoon was held atFri, 24 Aug 2012 13:29:31 +0530Invites Proposals for  the forthcoming Indian Expedition to Southern Ocean .Invites Proposals for  the forthcoming Indian Expedition to Southern OceanInvites Proposals for  the forthcoming Indian Expedition to Southern OceanInvites Proposals for  the forthcoming Indian Expedition to Southern OceanInvites Proposals for  the forthcoming Indian Expedition to Southern OceanInvites Proposals for  the forthcoming Indian Expedition to Southern OceanInvites Proposals for  the forthcoming Indian Expedition to Southern OceanThu, 29 Mar 2012 13:01:21 +0530A two-day meeting of scientists from India and Norway was held at NCAOR, GoaWed, 22 Feb 2012 15:47:06 +0530