India owns three research stations in the Antarctic
India has set up three research stations in Antartica, the first being 'Dakshin Gangotri' in 1984. Located 2,500 km from the South Pole, the decommissioned station is used as a supply base and transit camp. The second station 'Maitri', established in 1988 can host up to 65 members while 'Bharati' can be completely disassembled, in line with the Antarctic Treaty.