Direct Air Cargo Mission Flagged Off To Antarctica From GoaDirect air cargo mission flagged off to Antarctica from GoaNCPOR launched a direct cargo flight from Goa to Antarctica, enhancing logistics for India's polar research. The cargo flight loaded with 18 tons of essential supplies, including scientific equipment, medicines, and annual provisions for Indian research stations in the Antarctic, took off from Manohar International Airport, Mopa, in North Goa on Thursday. NCPOR, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, is a premier institution responsible for India’s research activities in the polar and Southern Ocean realms. “This direct route strengthens India’s self-reliant polar logistics and underscores our commitment to cutting-edge Antarctic research,” said Dr Meloth. He said that the mission was facilitated by GMR Aero Cargo and Logistics, with support from Alpha Crux, Ultima Antarctic Logistics, and South Africa.