On January 23, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a historic step by renaming 21 of the largest unnamed islands in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to honor the Param Vir Chakra recipients, India’s highest military honor. This initiative is a tribute to the valor and sacrifices of these brave heroes, ensuring that their contributions to the nation are remembered for generations.
The renamed islands are a reflection of India’s deep respect for its military heroes and an effort to reconnect with the nation’s roots while advancing in development and nation-building.
The 21 islands renamed in this historic move include:
- Abdul Hamid Island
- Ardeshir Burzorji Tarapore Island
- Bishnu Dey Island
- Chuni Lal Soni Island
- Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon Island
- Hawa Singh Island
- Iftikhar Janjua Island
- Jagat Singh Island
- Karam Singh Island
- Kuldip Singh Chandpuri Island
- Lachhiman Singh Sethi Island
- Maharaj Singh Island
- Mohan Singh Sengar Island
- Nand Singh Thapa Island
- Niranjan Singh Suri Island
- Pritam Singh Rawat Island
- Raghunath Singh Thakur Island
- Raghunath Singh Suri Island
- Ratan Singh Island
- Shivnath Singh Rawat Island
- Sukhdev Singh Kadian Island
This gesture underscores India’s commitment to honoring its heroes and preserving their legacies, marking an important moment in the nation’s history.
