Annual Report(1996-97) of DOD

Annual Report 1996-97

CONTENTS

1. Introduction

2. Antarctic Expedition and Polar Science

2.1 Fifteenth Expedition

2.2 Sixteenth Expedition

2.3 Antarctic Study Centre

3. Polymetallic Nodules Programme

4. Ocean Observations and Information Services(OOIS)

4.1 Marine Satellite Information Service (MARSIS)

4.2 Sea Level Monitoring and Modelling (SELMAM)

4.3 National Ocean Information System (NOIS)

4.4 Joint Global Ocean Flux Study (JGOFS)

4.5 National Data Buoy System

5. Coastal Zone and Island Programme

5.1 Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction Systems(COMAPS)

5.2 Shore to Fishing Vessel Communication System

5.3 Global Positioning System-cum-Fish Finder

5.4 Integrated Coastal and Marine Area Management (ICMAM)

5.5 Island Development Programme

6. Marine Research and Human Resource Development

6.1 Drugs from the Sea

6.2 Marine Research Projects

6.3 Manpower Development

6.4 Assistance to Universities

6.5 Ocean Awareness Programme

7. Infrastructure and Ships

7.1 National Institute of Ocean Technology

7.2 Fishery and Oceanographic Research Vessel (FORV) Sagar Sampada

7.3 Oceanographic Research Vessel (ORV) Sagar Kanya

7.4 Coastal Research Vessels

8. International Co-operation and Programmes

8.1 Law of the Sea

8.2 Antarctic Treaty System

8.3 Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)

8.4 Training and Visits

9. Use of Hindi and Parliament Work

9.1 Use of Hindi

9.2 Parliament Work

10. Organisation and Finance

10.1 Administrative Support

10.2 Implementation of 15-Point Programme on Minority Welfare

10.3 Training

10.4 Finance