Dakshin Gangotri is

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Dakshin Gangotri is India's first scientific research station in Antarctica, established in 1983. It
marked India's initial foray into Antarctic exploration and scientific study. Although the station is now
decommissioned, it played a crucial role in laying the groundwork for subsequent research stations like
Maitri and Bharati.
· Dakshin Gangotri was primarily used for conducting studies on environmental sciences, glaciology, and meteorology.
· It was buried under ice and snow in the 1990s, leading to its decommissioning.
· India’s Antarctic missions are managed under the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR).
Information Booster:
· Dakshin Gangotri, part of the Indian Antarctic Programme, was India’s first scientific base station in Antarctica.
· Located approximately 2,500 kilometers (1,600 miles) from the South Pole, it now serves as a supply base and transit camp.
· The station is named after the Dakshin Gangotri Glacier and was established during India’s third Antarctic expedition in 1983–84.
· This marked the first instance of an Indian team overwintering in Antarctica to conduct scientific research.
Additional Knowledge:
· The origin of the river Kaveri is at Talakaveri in Karnataka, not related to Dakshin Gangotri.
· The meeting point of the Ganges with the Bay of Bengal forms the Sundarbans delta, unrelated to Antarctica.
· The origin of the river Ganges is at Gangotri glacier in Uttarakhand, referred to as Gaumukh, distinct from Dakshin Gangotri.