Dakshin Gangotri:
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Dakshin Gangotri was the first Indian scientific research base station established in Antarctica, as a part of the Indian Antarctic Program.
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It has weakened and become just a supply base.
Maitri:
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Maitri is India’s second permanent research station in Antarctica. It was built and finished in 1989.
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Maitri is situated on the rocky mountainous region called Schirmacher Oasis. India also built a freshwater lake around Maitri known as Lake Priyadarshini.
Bharti:
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Bharti, India’s latest research station operation since 2012. It has been constructed to help researchers work in safety despite the harsh weather.
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It is India’s first committed research facility and is located about 3000 km east of Maitri.
Sagar Nidhi:
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In 2008, India commissioned the Sagar Nidhi, for research.
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An ice-class vessel, it can cut through the thin ice of 40 cm depth and is the first Indian vessel to navigate Antarctic waters.