Archive · 31 Jul 2026
India Urges Polar Ambassador to Boost Arctic Engagement
India’s parliament has asked the government to name a special envoy for the polar regions.
This person would help India talk to other countries about the Arctic and Antarctica.
India already has research stations there, but it wants a bigger role.
The committee says a new policy is needed to deal with climate and sea‑level changes.
The plan would also help India be part of global decisions about the polar areas.
Parliamentary committee recommends appointing a Polar Ambassador for India
Committee urges a long‑term policy on polar strategic, environmental and economic issues
India has two Antarctic research stations: Maitri and Bharati
MEAs says India will act as a science‑driven, environmentally responsible actor in polar affairs
Committee notes other Arctic Council members already have dedicated polar ambassadors
- Who
- Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, chaired by Shashi Tharoor
- What
- Recommended appointing a Polar Ambassador and developing a long‑term polar policy
- When
- Report tabled in Parliament on Thursday
- Where
- India
- Why
- To strengthen diplomatic, scientific and strategic presence in the Arctic and Antarctic
- Recommendation
- Appoint a Polar Ambassador
- Committee
- Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs
- Chair
- Shashi Tharoor
- Existing Indian Polar Stations
- Maitri, Bharati
- Policy Focus
- Long‑term polar policy