21 land areas, four passes, a lake: List of Arunachal locations India named to counter China

India has formally identified 27 geographical locations in Arunachal Pradesh with standard names on official maps to assert its sovereignty. This move serves as a strategic counter to China's ongoing efforts to rename areas within the Indian state.
Why it matters
The naming of disputed territories is a key component of geopolitical signaling and border diplomacy between India and China.
India on Friday identified 27 places and geographical features in Arunachal Pradesh by their standard names on the Indian map on Friday, saying the move would facilitate their accurate recognition and help raise public awareness."The Government of India, in consultation with State Government of Arunachal Pradesh, has identified a total of twenty-seven (27) places/features located in Arunachal Pradesh, by standard place and feature names on the official maps of Survey of India (SoI). Identifying them formally on the Survey of India map of Arunachal Pradesh is aimed at facilitating their accurate recognition and better awareness among the public at large," the official statement read.This move was seen as India's counter to China repeatedly trying to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh.Also Read | India issues names for 27 Arunachal locations in response to China’s renaming moves What are 27 places or features identifiedThe 27 places or features identified on the Survey…
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