India in Antarctica: perspectives, programmes and achievements

Abstract India's interest in Antarctica dates from 1956, when the Indian government first raised the question of the peaceful use of Antarctica in the UN. Although India began as a strong critic of the Antarctic Treaty System, and, indeed, conducted scientific activities on the continent for tw...

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Published in:Polar Record
Main Author: Dey, Anita
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1991
Subjects:
General Earth and Planetary Sciences
Ecology
Geography, Planning and Development
Antarctic
The Antarctic
Indian
Antarc*
Antarctica
Polar Record
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0032247400012201
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0032247400012201
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Summary:Abstract India's interest in Antarctica dates from 1956, when the Indian government first raised the question of the peaceful use of Antarctica in the UN. Although India began as a strong critic of the Antarctic Treaty System, and, indeed, conducted scientific activities on the continent for two years without being a member of it, India recognised that her interests would be better served by joining the Treaty as a full member.

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