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The Union Earth Sciences Minister, Kiren Rijiju, declared that India is trying to launch its first-ever Polar Research Vessel (PRV) within the next five years. The primary objective behind this ambitious initiative is to ensure the long-term sustenance of India’s research bases in Antarctica and bolster its scientific endeavors in the polar region. he current estimated cost of the vessel stands at Rs 2,600 crore, and Rijiju is hopeful that approval from the Cabinet will be obtained within this financial year, enabling the project to move forward.