Maitri II

Maitri II is India's upcoming research station in eastern Antarctica, approved by the Finance Ministry to strengthen polar research and sustainability efforts. Key Points Replaces: Will succeed the existing Maitr I station Completion Target: By January 2029 Eco-Friendly: Designed as a green base using: Solar power (summer) Wind energy (year-round) Technology: Automated instruments will transmit data to India, even when unmanned Managing Body: National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) under Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)