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India Names 27 Arunachal Places on Official Map
✍️ The Meghalayan Express
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 09:33 PM
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The Indian government has officially recorded 27 places and features in Arunachal Pradesh with their standard names on the national map.
The Ministry of Survey and Mapping has updated the official national map to include 27 places and features in Arunachal Pradesh. This move ensures uniformity in place names, aiding navigation, development planning, and administrative processes. The updated entries cover villages, rivers, and other geographical features, reflecting local usage and official standards. The change is part of a larger initiative to standardize place names across India.