The new world map endorsed under “Correct the map” resolution on September 4, shows Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin both of which India maintains are its soverign territory, as region unspecified "Indian" and "Chinese" claim lines.&nbsp;The map was originally compiled on July 1 and surfaced following the adoption of the “Correct the map” resolution. The map eliminates Arunachal Pradesh's border with Nagaland, while showing the border with Assam as the “Chinese line”, and the map's Northern boundary is shown as the “Indian line”. A similar pattern appears with Aksai Chin, where the map shows the "Indian Line" to its east and a "Chinese Line" to its west.The map also shows Jammu and Kashmir separated by a dotted line for the Line of Control between India and Pakistan. It also contains a footnote: “The dotted line represents approximately the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir, agreed upon by India and Pakistan,” indicating that the final status between the two sides has not been mutually settled. No such footnotes were available for Aksai Chin and Arunachal Pradesh.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-france-canada-ban-israeli-settlement-imports-west-bank-1788874453330">UK, France and Canada ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements in West Bank</a>India has voted in favour of a UN resolution titled "Correct the Map" but has drawn red lines on international boundaries. It said that any particular map must strictly adhere to its international boundaries projected in India's official territorial maps.&nbsp;“India’s sovereign territory, including the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, must be depicted in accordance with India’s official map. Any inaccurate or misleading depiction is unacceptable. Our position on India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is clear, consistent and non-negotiable,” said the MEA spokesperson in a statement on Sunday, September 6, after India backed the " Correct the map" resolution in the United NationsIndia maintains that Aksai Chin and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are part of Indian territory. Arunachal Pradesh is already integrated with the Indian administrative system. The Government of India maintains that its official UN map must display the entire area of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including the areas currently administered by Pakistan and China. However, it has yet to comment on the labelling of Aksai Chin and Arunachal Pradesh with “claimed lines”.

A new map under the UN’s “Correct the Map” resolution labels Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin with Indian and Chinese claim lines, drawing scrutiny from India.

The new world map endorsed under “Correct the map” resolution on September 4, shows Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin both of which India maintains are its soverign territory, as region unspecified "Indian" and "Chinese" claim lines. The map was originally compiled on July 1 and surfaced following the adoption of the “Correct the map” resolution. The map eliminates Arunachal Pradesh's border with Nagaland, while showing the border with Assam as the “Chinese line”, and the map's Northern boundary is shown as the “Indian line”. A similar pattern appears with Aksai Chin, where the map shows the "Indian Line" to its east and a "Chinese Line" to its west. The map also shows Jammu and Kashmir separated by a dotted line for the Line of Control between India and Pakistan. It also contains a footnote: “The dotted line represents approximately the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir, agreed upon by India and Pakistan,” indicating that the final status between the two sides has not been mutually settled. No such footnotes were available for Aksai Chin and Arunachal Pradesh. Also Read: UK, France and Canada ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements in West Bank India has voted in favour of a UN resolution titled "Correct the Map" but has drawn red lines on international boundaries. It said that any particular map must strictly adhere to its international boundaries projected in India's official territorial maps. “India’s sovereign territory, including the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, must be depicted in accordance with India’s official map. Any inaccurate or misleading depiction is unacceptable. Our position on India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is clear, consistent and non-negotiable,” said the MEA spokesperson in a statement on Sunday, September 6, after India backed the " Correct the map" resolution in the United Nations India maintains that Aksai Chin and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are part of Indian territory. Arunachal Pradesh is already integrated with the Indian administrative system. The Government of India maintains that its official UN map must display the entire area of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including the areas currently administered by Pakistan and China. However, it has yet to comment on the labelling of Aksai Chin and Arunachal Pradesh with “claimed lines”.

A new map under the UN’s “Correct the Map” resolution labels Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin with Indian and Chinese claim lines, drawing scrutiny from India.

UN 'Correct the Map' labels Arunachal Pradesh, Aksai Chin as 'claimed lines'

The Ministry of External Affairs issued a clarification on Sunday that India has voted in favour of a UN resolution titled "Correct the Map" but firmly drew a red line that any particular map must strictly adhere to its international boundaries, including the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh as projected in India's official territorial maps.In a statement, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “India voted in favour of the resolution and also made an explanation of the vote, stressing the underlying principle of promoting equal - area cartographic representation. We also highlighted that the resolution does not constitute endorsement of any specific map, projection or depiction of national boundaries. India’s sovereign territory, including the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, must be depicted in accordance with India’s official map. Any inaccurate or misleading depiction is unacceptable. Our position on India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is clear, consistent and non-negotiable.”The Government of India maintains that its official UN map must display the entire area of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including the areas currently administered by Pakistan and China.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sarah-khalifa-death-sentence-egypt-drug-case-1788703881351">Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death in major drug case</a>“Its purpose is to encourage the use of equal-area map projections that preserve the relative sizes of continental landmasses. The resolution neither adopts nor authenticates any particular world map, nor does it address political cartography, including international boundaries, disputed territories or place names,” added Jaiswal.On September 4, 2026, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution aimed at replacing the traditional Mercator projection with equal-area world maps. While the 16th-century Mercator projection retains usefulness for navigation, its visual representation heavily exaggerates landmasses near the poles while visually shrinking equatorial regions such as Africa and South America. This change is designed to represent the true relative proportions of continents, particularly accurately depicting the size of Africa. The resolution was supported by 164 countries, while the United States voted against it, and six other nations – Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova, Serbia, and Ukraine – &nbsp;abstained.

India voted for the UN’s ‘Correct the Map’ resolution but stressed that J&K and Ladakh must be shown according to India’s official territorial map.

The Ministry of External Affairs issued a clarification on Sunday that India has voted in favour of a UN resolution titled "Correct the Map" but firmly drew a red line that any particular map must strictly adhere to its international boundaries, including the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh as projected in India's official territorial maps. In a statement, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “India voted in favour of the resolution and also made an explanation of the vote, stressing the underlying principle of promoting equal - area cartographic representation. We also highlighted that the resolution does not constitute endorsement of any specific map, projection or depiction of national boundaries. India’s sovereign territory, including the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, must be depicted in accordance with India’s official map. Any inaccurate or misleading depiction is unacceptable. Our position on India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is clear, consistent and non-negotiable.” The Government of India maintains that its official UN map must display the entire area of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including the areas currently administered by Pakistan and China. Also Read: Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death in major drug case “Its purpose is to encourage the use of equal-area map projections that preserve the relative sizes of continental landmasses. The resolution neither adopts nor authenticates any particular world map, nor does it address political cartography, including international boundaries, disputed territories or place names,” added Jaiswal. On September 4, 2026, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution aimed at replacing the traditional Mercator projection with equal-area world maps. While the 16th-century Mercator projection retains usefulness for navigation, its visual representation heavily exaggerates landmasses near the poles while visually shrinking equatorial regions such as Africa and South America. This change is designed to represent the true relative proportions of continents, particularly accurately depicting the size of Africa. The resolution was supported by 164 countries, while the United States voted against it, and six other nations – Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova, Serbia, and Ukraine – abstained.

India voted for the UN’s ‘Correct the Map’ resolution but stressed that J&amp;K and Ladakh must be shown according to India’s official territorial map.

India backs UN ‘Correct the Map’ resolution, draws red line on J&K, Ladakh

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UN 'Correct the Map' labels Arunachal Pradesh, Aksai Chin as 'claimed lines'

India backs UN ‘Correct the Map’ resolution, draws red line on J&K, Ladakh