Centre identifies 28 places and features in Ladakh by standard names on the Survey of India map
2 October 2026
The Government of India, in consultation with the Union Territory of Ladakh, has identified 28 places and features located in the UT of Ladakh by standard place and feature names on the official map of the Survey of India.
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced this on 2 October 2026.
The names include the peaks Atisha Giri, Kanishka Peak and Zorawar Peak.
They also include Chapchingal Pass, Shachmirk Pass and Skamri Glacier.
The release said that identifying them formally on the Survey of India map of the UT of Ladakh is aimed at facilitating their accurate recognition and better awareness.
In plain words
Survey of India Survey of India — India's national survey and mapping organisation, which publishes the country's official maps.
UT Union Territory — A region administered directly by the Union government.