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How India’s Coastline Went Up by 50% Almost Overnight

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India didn’t suddenly grow new beaches. A change in definition added thousands of kilometres to the “official” coastline. This chapter explains the cartographic magic trick.

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2025 estimates–Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, April 29, 2025 circular. 1970 estimates–Ministry of Home Affairs as quoted in EnviStats India 2024, pg 80

How India’s Coastline Went Up by 50% Almost Overnight

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Part 1: Life

Part 2: Growth

Part 3: Future

Part 4: Explore