J&K, Ladakh must be depicted as per India’s official map: India

New Delhi: India has made it clear that the recent UN General Assembly resolution on world map projections does not change its official position on Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, making it clear that both Union Territories must be shown as part of India in accordance with the country’s official map. It also said any 'inaccurate’ or 'misleading' depiction of India’s territory would be unacceptable.

 

In response to media queries regarding a UN General Assembly resolution on equal-area world map, MEA Official Spokesperson, Shri Randhir Jaiswal said:

 

“The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution entitled “Correct the Map: Rebalancing Global Cartographic Representation and Promoting Equitable Representation of the World’s Regions, Particularly Africa” on 4 September 2026. 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.

 

India voted in favour of the resolution and also made an explanation of vote stressing on 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.”