Established in 2012, Bharati is India's third Antarctic research facility. Constructed using 134 shipping containers, it features state-of-the-art energy self-sufficiency, oceanographic testing labs, and high-speed satellite connectivity.

Operational since 1989, Maitri is situated in the ice-free rocky area of Schirmacher Oasis. It serves as a vital hub for polar biology, atmospheric sciences, meteorology, and glaciological monitoring near Lake Priyadarshini.