Bharati's research mandate focuses on oceanographic studies and the phenomenon of continental breakup.

[7][8] The project for setting up of the ground was undertaken by the Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) from the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) for a contract value of ₹230 crore (US$27 million).

[9] The station building, with a floor area of 2,162 square metres (23,270 sq ft), was constructed in 127 days.

[10] The station can host a total of 72 personnel, 47 in the main building all year round[1] and an additional 25 in shelters during summer.

[14] In January 2017, Felix Bast, one of the scientists on the 36th Indian expedition to the Antarctic, discovered a new moss species at Larsemann Hills, near the Bharati research station, and named it Bryum bharatiense.