Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Kolkata Teenager Represents India at Russia's North Pole Expedition
A 15-year-old boy from Kolkata, Aayush Goyal, went on a special trip to the North Pole.
He was the only person from India chosen for this trip called "Icebreaker of Knowledge."
He got the chance to go after seeing an Instagram post.
On the trip, he learned about science, climate change, and saw the Arctic.
He even got to drive robots in a snowy area!
He also met students from many countries and learned a lot.
Aayush believes young people can help with clean energy goals and make a difference.
Aayush Goyal, a 15-year-old from Kolkata, was selected for the North Pole expedition.
He was the only Indian among students from 21 countries.
The expedition, aboard a nuclear icebreaker, included scientific activities and discussions.
Aayush operated space rovers and learned about climate change and clean energy.
He represented India and hopes young people will embrace clean energy goals.
- Who
- Aayush Goyal, a 15-year-old student from Kolkata.
- What
- He was the only Indian selected for the Icebreaker of Knowledge expedition.
- When
- This year.
- Where
- North Pole.
- Why
- To participate in scientific activities, climate change discussions, and represent India.
- Name
- Aayush Goyal
- Age
- 15
- School
- St Xavier’s Collegiate School, Kolkata
- Expedition Name
- Icebreaker of Knowledge
- Location
- North Pole
- Icebreaker
- 50 Let Pobedy (nuclear-powered vessel)