Census Portal Displays Chinese Name for Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh; Issue Resolved
India's ongoing Census self-enumeration portal briefly displayed Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh as "Medog," a town in China. A retired Indian Air Force officer first raised the concern, highlighting the sensitivity of such territorial depictions. The Registrar-General and Census Commissioner of India quickly acknowledged and resolved the issue, stating it was raised with the map services provider. India has consistently rejected China's attempts to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh, reiterating that the state is an integral part of India and that such actions cannot alter the undeniable reality of its territory.
Key Points
- The Census of India's self-enumeration portal mistakenly showed Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, with a Chinese name, "Medog."
- The error was promptly identified by a retired IAF officer and subsequently resolved by Census officials.
- India maintains a firm stance against China's attempts to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh, asserting the state's integral status.
- The incident underscores the sensitivity of geographical data and digital mapping in border regions.
- Historically, data collection for the Census involved manual maps, which were later digitized.
Exam Facts
- Town affected: Pasighat, East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh.
- Chinese name displayed: Medog.
- The issue was raised by Group Captain Mohonto Panging Pao (retired).
- The Registrar-General and Census Commissioner of India resolved the issue.
- India reiterated its rejection of China's renaming attempts on April 12.
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