Panaji: Goa-based the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, on Thursday (Oct 2) flagged off a historic direct air cargo flight from Manohar International Airport, Mopa (North Goa) to Antarctica.

A senior spokesman from the NCPOR said that the mission, utilising a DROMLAN-operated IL-76 aircraft, carries 18 tons of essential supplies, including scientific equipment, medicines, and annual provisions for Indian research stations in the Antarctic.

Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR flagged off the flight to Antarctica from MIA, North Goa in presence of Dr. Shailendra Saini, Group Director, Antarctic Operations and others.

“This direct route strengthens India’s self-reliant polar logistics and underscores our commitment to cutting-edge A

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