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The anticipated timeline for completion is set for January 2029.<\/p>\n<p>The Indian Antarctic Programme, overseen by the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, has been actively contributing to Antarctic research since its inception in 1981. India&#8217;s commitment to scientific exploration in the region garnered international recognition with the signing of the Antarctic Treaty. This commitment led to the establishment of research bases, including Dakshin Gangotri in 1983 and Maitri in 1989. 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