The Andaman and Nicobar administration set a Guinness World Record by unfurling the world’s largest underwater Indian national flag.
The event serves as a strategic effort to promote adventure tourism and marine activities within the islands. By securing this record, the administration aims to highlight India’s expanding presence and capabilities in the global marine sector.
The record-breaking attempt took place at Radhanagar Beach on Swaraj Dweep, formerly known as Havelock Island [1]. The operation required precise coordination among a team of approximately 200 trained divers [2]. This group included three teenagers who participated in the deployment [2].
The flag measured 60 metres by 40 metres, totaling 2,400 square metres [1]. Divers worked together to unfurl the massive tricolour beneath the surface of the water, ensuring the dimensions met the requirements for the Guinness World Record [1].
Officials said the initiative was designed to showcase the region's natural beauty and its potential as a hub for underwater exploration. The event brought together professional divers and youth to demonstrate the technical skill required for such a large-scale underwater installation.
Radhanagar Beach is one of the most prominent locations in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, often cited for its white sands and clear waters. The use of this specific site for the record attempt underscores the administration's focus on leveraging its geography to attract international attention to its tourism infrastructure.
“The flag measured 60 metres by 40 metres, totaling 2,400 square metres.”
This record attempt is less about the flag itself and more about economic branding. By utilizing a Guinness World Record, the Andaman and Nicobar administration is attempting to position Swaraj Dweep as a premier destination for high-end adventure tourism, signaling to global travelers that the region possesses the safety and technical infrastructure to support complex marine operations.
