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- The Finance Ministry has approved the construction of Maitri II, India’s fourth research station in Antarctica.
- Maitri II will be located in eastern Antarctica and is expected to be ready by January 2029.
- Maitri II will feature upgraded infrastructure, improved living conditions, and automated scientific instruments to relay data to India.
- Maitri, India's second Antarctic research station, was established in 1988.
- Dakshin Gangotri, an India’s first Scientific Research Station, was operational till 1990.
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