Committee Report: India’s role & presence in the Arctic & Antarctic regions | 16 August, 2026

The Arctic and Antarctic are no longer distant frontiers of scientific exploration; they are becoming central to the world’s strategic, environmental, economic and geopolitical calculations. For India, a country with a long-standing commitment to polar research, the changing polar landscape presents both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges. Departmentally Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, headed by Dr. Shashi Tharoor, recently examined India’s role and presence in the Arctic and Antarctic regions, focusing on scientific research, polar diplomacy, maritime connectivity, critical minerals, environmental protection and research infrastructure. Guest: Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Departmentally Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs Anchor & Producer: Kriti Video Editor: Rajesh, Abhilasha Sansad Television is the Parliamentary channel of India. It was created in 2021 by merging Lok Sabha Television and Rajya Sabha Television. Follow us on: -Twitter:   / sansad_tv   -Insta:   / sansad.tv   -FB:   / sansadtelevision   -https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VanO... -WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VanO... -  / published   Visit Sansad TV website: https://sansadtv.nic.in/