Current Affairs - International - Discussion

India is partnering with Norway to build its first-ever indigenously manufactured Polar Research Vessel (PRV). The collaboration is between India’s Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) and the Norwegian firm Kongsberg. This partnership formalized through an MoU signed in June 2025, marks a significant step towards enhancing India’s capabilities in polar scientific research and maritime technology. The PRV will support polar and oceanic exploration under the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), advancing India’s self-reliance in polar missions and contributing to international scientific cooperation.