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India Maps 28 New Ladakh Locations, Including Gogra and Hot Spring
- •The Indian government has officially identified 28 new places and geographical features in Ladakh on the Survey of India map.
- •The newly mapped locations include Gogra and Hot Spring, sites of 2020 clashes between Indian and Chinese forces, which led to a disengagement agreement four years later.
- •This move aims to ensure accurate recognition and public awareness, following China's attempts to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh.
- •The identified features comprise peaks, mountains, passes, glaciers, valleys, rivers, lakes, and other land and water bodies.
- •The action comes after recent diplomatic and military discussions between India and China on border affairs, emphasizing peace and tranquility.
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The Indian government formally identified 28 places and geographical features in Ladakh on the official Survey of India map to facilitate accurate recognition and improve public awareness. This move follows previous Chinese attempts to rename places in territories like Arunachal Pradesh, prompting India to establish standard names on its official maps.
The updated Survey of India map of Ladakh includes Gogra and Hot Spring, which are two key locations where Indian and Chinese forces clashed back in 2020. These clashes eventually led to a patrolling and troop disengagement agreement along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh four years later.
The 28 identified locations comprise a diverse mix of peaks, mountains, passes, glaciers, valleys, rivers, lakes, water bodies, and land areas. Notable entries include Atisha Giri Peak, Parpik and Skamri glaciers, Shachmirk Pass, Guru Rinpoche Lake, Yangpa River, and land areas like Brangsa and Gogra.
