VASCO
Lauding the contributions of National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) to earth sciences, Union Minister for Earth Sciences on Friday stressed on the need to expand research activities in the Himalayan region.
The union minister visited the NCPOR at Sada-Vasco to familiarise himself with the activities and initiatives undertaken by the centre.
Throughout the day, a series of informative and engaging events were organised to showcase the crucial work carried out by the institution.
A key highlight of the visit was an interactive session where the union minister engaged virtually with the dedicated team stationed at Bharati Station in Antarctica.
Addressing NCPOR scientists and staff, Rijiju expressed his appreciation for their dedicated work and acknowledged the potential and relevance of the Centre. He highlighted the growing aspirations of the Indian people and India's increasing prominence on the global stage.
Recognising NCPOR’s contributions to scientific advancement, he lauded the successful expedition team currently stationed in Antarctica and expressed his enthusiasm to interact with them upon their return.
He stressed the need to enhance and expand research activities, particularly in the Himalayan region, which he believes holds immense potential and demands further exploration.
The union minister also expressed his belief in the transformative power of science and the need for a rational approach in addressing challenges. He assured the scientific community of his commitment to providing necessary resources, policies, and support to enable them to achieve their objectives.
Furthermore, he emphasised the importance of creating awareness and visibility for the work carried out by researchers and urged for increased public engagement and appreciation of scientific endeavours.
Expressing his gratitude to the union minister for his visit, NCPOR Director Dr Thamban Meloth emphasised that conducting scientific research in polar regions requires exceptional skills in complex logistics and coordination among public institutions, agencies, and departments.
He expressed confidence that NCPOR will make significant strides and elevate India's reputation in polar and oceanic research.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju’s visit also included a virtual reality show of the Antarctic region, and a visit to the Ice Core Lab and the Sophisticated Instrumentation Facility, where advanced research infrastructure and techniques utilised by NCPOR scientists were showcased.
The union minister visited the NCPOR at Sada-Vasco to familiarise himself with the activities and initiatives undertaken by the centre.
Throughout the day, a series of informative and engaging events were organised to showcase the crucial work carried out by the institution.
A key highlight of the visit was an interactive session where the union minister engaged virtually with the dedicated team stationed at Bharati Station in Antarctica.
Addressing NCPOR scientists and staff, Rijiju expressed his appreciation for their dedicated work and acknowledged the potential and relevance of the Centre. He highlighted the growing aspirations of the Indian people and India's increasing prominence on the global stage.
Recognising NCPOR’s contributions to scientific advancement, he lauded the successful expedition team currently stationed in Antarctica and expressed his enthusiasm to interact with them upon their return.
He stressed the need to enhance and expand research activities, particularly in the Himalayan region, which he believes holds immense potential and demands further exploration.
The union minister also expressed his belief in the transformative power of science and the need for a rational approach in addressing challenges. He assured the scientific community of his commitment to providing necessary resources, policies, and support to enable them to achieve their objectives.
Furthermore, he emphasised the importance of creating awareness and visibility for the work carried out by researchers and urged for increased public engagement and appreciation of scientific endeavours.
Expressing his gratitude to the union minister for his visit, NCPOR Director Dr Thamban Meloth emphasised that conducting scientific research in polar regions requires exceptional skills in complex logistics and coordination among public institutions, agencies, and departments.
He expressed confidence that NCPOR will make significant strides and elevate India's reputation in polar and oceanic research.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju’s visit also included a virtual reality show of the Antarctic region, and a visit to the Ice Core Lab and the Sophisticated Instrumentation Facility, where advanced research infrastructure and techniques utilised by NCPOR scientists were showcased.
