India’s coastline has been officially revised to 11,098.81 km, marking a 47% increase from the previous 7,561.60 km. This change, driven by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways using modern Electronic Navigation Charts, reflects detailed coastal features and includes 1,298 previously unaccounted offshore islands, enhancing maritime data accuracy.
India’s coastline has been officially recalculated from 7,561 km to 11,098.81 km, marking an increase of nearly 50%. This change, driven by a new calculation methodology, incorporates previously overlooked offshore islands and islets. The updated measurement has been endorsed by coastal states and Union Territories, enhancing India’s geographical data accuracy.
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