India’s Coastline Revised to 11,098.81 km: A 50% Increase
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.