New Delhi: The Centre, in consultation with the Arunachal Pradesh government, has formally identified 27 places and geographical features in the state using standard place and feature names on the official maps of the Survey of India.
The move is aimed at ensuring accurate recognition of these locations and improving public awareness about them.
Among the 27 locations are Longju, Maja, Bisa, Bara Kundun, Chhota Kundun, Dhan Bari, Pritnagar, Buddhamandir, Jairampur, Ramnagar, Jaswant Garh, Sagar, Padma, Jyotinagar, Baisakhi, Shivaji Nagar, Sunpura and Kamlang Nagar.
The list also includes several mountain passes — Dzo La, Riza La, Pukur La and Thag La — along with Sambho Sarovar lake and the Sher-e-Thapa Memorial, which has been classified as a monument.
The 27 places/features have been incorporated into the Survey of India map of Arunachal Pradesh with their standard names and respective feature classifications.
The government said the formal identification will facilitate their consistent representation on official maps, accurate recognition and better awareness among the public.
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