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Part of situation: India-China dispute over Ladakh geographical naming (2 clusters)

Ladakh: 28 geographical features identified for official map standardization

Ladakh Survey of India geographical standardization Ministry of Home Affairs cartographic records

The Indian government, in consultation with the Union Territory of Ladakh, has identified 28 specific places and geographical features to be included on the official Survey of India (SoI) map using standardized names. The Ministry of Home Affairs stated that this initiative aims to facilitate accurate recognition and increase public awareness of these locations.

The identified features encompass a variety of terrain, including peaks, mountain ranges, passes, glaciers, valleys, rivers, lakes, and land areas. Notable examples from the list include the Kanishka Peak, Skamri Glacier, Shkorga Valley, Yangpa River, and Guru Rinpoche Lake. This standardization is part of an ongoing effort to maintain official cartographic records and ensure naming consistency.

Entities

Ladakh · Ministry of Home Affairs · Survey of India

Sources

Centre identifies 28 places, geographical features in Ladakh for standardisation on Survey of India map [desitalkchicago.com]
India formally puts Gogra, Hot Spring and 26 other Ladakh sites on official map [tfipost.com]
India Formalises Gogra, Hot Spring And Other Areas On Official Map To Address Border Conflicts [thecsrjournal.in]
Ladakh: Centre identifies 28 places for inclusion on official SoI map [newsable.asianetnews.com]
China In Focus: India Formally Maps Gogra, Hot Spring and 26 Other Strategic Ladakh Sites [www.timesnownews.com]