According to a circular issued by the Union Shipping Ministry in April 2025, what is the recalculated length of India’s coastline using the new methodology of calculation?

The correct option is 11098.81 km.

According to the circular issued by the Union Shipping Ministry in April 2025, India’s coastline has been recalculated using a modernized methodology.
Traditionally, the length of India's coastline was widely recorded as 7,516.6 km, which included the mainland coastline and the island territories of Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep.

To obtain a more precise and updated measurement, the ministry employed advanced geospatial mapping, high-resolution satellite imagery, and updated GIS (Geographic Information System) methodologies. This new calculation captures the intricate indentations, tidal creeks, estuaries, and islands with far greater accuracy than previous methods.
As a result of this comprehensive mapping exercise, the official length of India’s coastline has been updated to 11,098.81 km.