Write some information about the Indian expeditions to Antarctica.
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"Indian Antarctic programme began with 21 members, in 1981 year.
The first research station of India 'Dakshin Gangotri' was constructed in 1983 and by 81 member at 70.08˚S, 12.00˚E in regions of Central Droning Maud Land.
The second established research station is 'Maitri' was built in 1988 at 70.77˚ S, 11.73˚ E of East Antarctica. Every year, 100 to 120 members of Engineers, Scientists, Doctors, and Tradesmen were sent to the station. It provides an opportunity for many scientific research in Earth Science, Atmospheric Science, etc.
The third research station is 'Bharati' which is established at the east of Maitri at a span of 3000 km in 2015. Bharati is a type of Research functioning under Ministry of Earth Science."
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