India being an associate member plays a significant role in deciding about scientific drilling proposals in the world and has been actively participating in meetings of the various scientific and administrative panels of the IODP.

Following members are nominated by India: 

·        Dr. Dhananjai K. Pandey, NCPOR: JRFGB (JOIDES Resolution Facility Governing Board) and IODP Forum

   Dr. Rajeev Saraswat, NIO: IODP-Science Evaluation Panel (SEP – Science)

   Dr. Nisha Nair, NCPOR: IODP-Science Evaluation Panel (SEP – Site)