Thamban Meloth

Hosted #RepublicDay get-together for a group of 500 selected StartUps, distinguished academicians and eminent scientists from all over the country, who had been specially invited to the national capital to witness the ceremonial parade at Kartavya Path.

Strengthening Research Pathways in Polar & Ocean Science The 24th Research Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting with a new leadership and composition was held at #NCPOR, Goa, from 04–05 December 2025 under the chairmanship of Dr. Rasik Ravindra, a veteran polar scientist and former Director, NCPOR. The meeting reviewed the institute’s scientific progress in the polar and ocean realms. The critical assessment, insightful recommendations, and guidance provided by the #RAC members continue to play a pivotal role in strengthening NCPOR’s scientific endeavours. Three international experts - Dr. Petra Heil (British Antarctic Survey), Dr. Kenny Matsuoka (Norwegian Polar Institute) and Dr. Frank Lamy (Alfred Wegener Institute) provided an international perspectives to NCPOR's vision. Sincere thanks to @DrRasikRavindr1, Prof. N. C. Pant; Prof. M. Radhakrishna (@iitbombay); Prof. D. Pallam Raju (@PRLAhmedabad); Dr. Swapna Panickal (@iitmpune); Prof. A. A. Mohamed Hatha (Retd)-CUSAT; Dr. V. V. S. S. Sarma (CSIR-NIO RC-Vizag); Dr. Petra Heil (BAS, UK); Dr. Kenichi Matsuoka (NPI, Norway); Dr. Frank Lamy (AWI, Germany); and Dr. Aparna Shukla, MoES, for their valuable contributions. @DrJitendraSingh @moesgoi @Ravi_MoES @TMeloth @Rahul_Mohan_GOA

🇮🇳🤝🇦🇪 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚-𝐔𝐀𝐄 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐂𝐏𝐎𝐑 ❄️🌏 A high-level delegation from the Emirates Polar Program (EPP), UAE-Mr. Wassim Said (Advisor, International Affairs), Ms. Loulia Mohamad AlKhatib (Researcher, International Affairs), Prof. Samuel Mao, and Dr. Aisha Al Suwaidi (Khalifa University, Polar Research Centre)-visited the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa. They were welcomed by Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR, who highlighted India’s major polar and ocean programs and NCPOR’s leadership in their execution. Dr. Rahul Mohan (Group Director, Polar Sciences) presented the Indian Antarctic Program’s scientific themes and initiatives, Dr. Shailendra Saini (Antarctic Operations) discussed logistics and infrastructure, and Dr. Manish Tiwari (Arctic Operations) outlined the Indian Arctic Program. Mr. Wassim Said emphasized the importance of collaboration, proposing joint use of the UAE’s deep-sea research vessel, research in Greenland, and support for Maitri II as a sub-station-level observatory. Dr. Aisha Al Suwaidi shared the EPP’s vision, mission, and new research initiatives. Both teams explored areas of cooperation, including academic exchanges, capacity building, and joint expeditions. The visit included a tour of NCPOR’s labs and an immersive virtual Antarctica experience. #PolarResearch #IndiaUAE #ClimateAction #ScientificDiplomacy #NCPOR #EmiratesPolarProgram @PMOIndia @mygovindia @DrJitendraSingh @Ravi_MoES @moesgoi @TMeloth @Rahul_Mohan_GOA @Brevityiswit26 @kumaravinash13

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi, has approved Mission Mausam with a budget of ₹2,000 crore over two years. Led by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, this transformative mission will boost India's weather and climate-related science, research and services, enhancing preparedness for extreme weather events and climate change. With cutting-edge technology like AI, machine learning and high-performance computing, Mission Mausam aims to revolutionize weather forecasting and resilience across key sectors such as agriculture, defence, aviation and disaster management. Stay tuned for more updates from @moesgoi! #WeatherForecasting #MoES #CabinetApproval #EarthSciences @narendramodi @PMOIndia @OfficeofDrJS @DrJitendraSingh @ravi_moes @PIB_India @Mib_India @PIBEarthScience @ESSO_INCOIS @MoesNiot @Indiametdept @ncs_earthquake @CentreCoastal @esso_ncess @iitmpune @cmlre_kochi @ncaor_goa @ncmrwfmoes

Dr Thamban Meloth, Director, NCPOR shared about India's active participation in Polar research at the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting hosted by India through @ncaor_goa under @moesgoi at Kochi, Kerala.

NCPOR @ncaor_goa and NPI @NorskPolar have signed an MoU to boost cooperation in #PolarScience and #Operations during the #46ATCM meeting held in Kochi. This partnership aims to foster collaboration on vital research topics, advancing our understanding of the polar region.