Centre marks 28 geographical features in Ladakh on Survey of India maps with standardised names

2 October 2026

The Government of India has marked 28 geographical locations and features in Ladakh on the official maps of the Survey of India with standardised names and positions.
The Ministry of Home Affairs carried out the exercise in consultation with the Union Territory administration of Ladakh.
The 28 features comprise 10 peaks, 3 mountains, 7 land areas, 2 glaciers, 2 passes, 1 valley, 1 river, 1 lake and 1 water body.
The named features include Kanishka Peak and Zorawar Peak, the Parpik and Skamri glaciers, Guru Rinpoche Lake and the Yangpa River.
Several peaks are named after Buddhist figures such as Milarepa and Rinchen Zangpo.
The stated objective is to enable precise identification of these sites and to generate better public awareness about them.