Indian Navy celebrates Republic Day in Antarctica: Photos

An Indian Naval Hydrographic Department team, led by Lt Cdr Rishabh Rawat (Officer in Charge) and Manjeet PO(HY), arrived at the Indian Antarctica station 'Bharati', on Wednesday, January 17, to conduct a hydrographic survey off Larsemann Hills as part of the 43rd Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (ISEA). 

The Hydrographic Survey team is conducting hydrographic surveys off Larsemann Hill. 

The INHD team and other expedition members celebrated Republic Day at Bharati Research Station on Friday. 

The Indian Flag and Indian Naval Ensign were hoisted by the INHD team in Antarctica, demonstrating the Indian Navy's operational reach for benign missions.