Polar Science and Research (PACER) scheme.

Why in news?

• PACER scheme has been approved for continuation during 2021-2026.

About PACER scheme

• Comprises the Antarctic program, Indian Arctic program, Southern Ocean program and Cryosphere and Climate program.
• Implemented through National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
• Achievements:
• Executed 39th & 40th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (41st ongoing).
• Automatic Weather Station (AWS) systems installed at Baralacha La, in the Spiti region.
• IndARC mooring system was deployed in Kongsfjorden, Svalbard.
• Executed 11th Indian Southern Ocean Expedition.