On Day 2, a panel discussion titled “NCPOR – Opportunities and Challenges” was held.

On Day 2, a panel discussion titled “NCPOR – Opportunities and Challenges” was held, featuring a distinguished panel of speakers: Dr. P. C. Pandey (Founder Director), former Directors Dr. Rasik Ravindra and Dr. S. Rajan, and Dr. Thamban Meloth, Director of NCPOR. The session was moderated by Dr. Manish Tiwari, Scientist at NCPOR. The discussion offered valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges within polar and ocean research, covering essential topics such as climate change, technological advancements, data generation and sharing, and the future of exploration and innovation in the field.