
India standardises names of 28 places in Ladakh
India has standardized the names of 28 geographic features in Ladakh, covering peaks, mountains, land areas, glaciers, passes, a valley, a river, a lake, and another water body. The decision aims to clarify official references and support consistent mapping. The list includes 11 peaks, 5 mountains, 6 land areas, 2 glaciers, 2 passes, 1 valley, 1 river, 1 lake, and 1 other water body.