India backs UN world map resolution but calls out inaccurate J&K depiction

The Ministry of External Affairs of India voted in favor of a United Nations General Assembly resolution promoting the use of equal-area world map projections, according to a report by The Times of India. The resolution, titled "Correct the Map: Rebalancing Global Cartographic Representation and Promoting Equitable Representation of the World's Regions, Particularly Africa," was adopted on September 4 with 164 votes in favor and one against.

However, India clarified that the resolution does not endorse any specific map or projection, including the Equal Earth projection, and does not address political cartography such as international boundaries, disputed territories, or place names. In its explanation of the vote, India reiterated its position on Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, stating that its sovereign territory must be depicted in accordance with India's official map, and any inaccurate or misleading depiction is unacceptable.

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