| Key Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Maitri II |
| Location | East Antarctica |
| Purpose | Next-generation research station |
| Replacement | Maitri I (established in 1989) |
| Expected Completion Year | 2032 |
| Total Estimated Project Cost | ₹2,000 crore |
| Pre-Investment Approval | ₹29.20 crore (MoES for design, planning, and Detailed Project Report) |
| Key Features | Modern laboratories, ice-core storage, biological research facilities, etc. |
| Research Focus | Climate studies, glaciology, biology, earth sciences, atmospheric sciences |
| Existing Indian Stations in Antarctica | Maitri I, Bharati |
| India's First Antarctic Station | Dakshin Gangotri (ceased operations in 1989) |
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