The Andaman and Nicobar administration set a Guinness World Record by unfurling the world's largest underwater national flag at Radhanagar Beach [1].

The event serves as a strategic showcase of the region's capabilities in marine activities. By achieving this record, the administration aims to symbolize the islands' growing achievements in adventure tourism [1].

The operation took place at Radhanagar Beach on Swaraj Dweep, also known as Havelock Island [1]. To execute the feat, the administration coordinated a team of more than 200 divers [2]. This group included three teenagers who participated in the underwater deployment [2].

The Indian tricolour used for the record measured 60 by 40 meters [3]. Divers worked in coordination to unfurl the massive fabric beneath the surface of the water, a process requiring precise timing and buoyancy control to ensure the flag displayed correctly.

Radhanagar Beach is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The use of this specific location highlights the intersection of environmental beauty and organized sporting achievement [1].

Officials said the project was designed to put the region on the global map for specialized diving events. The successful certification by Guinness World Records validates the technical execution of the dive and the dimensions of the flag [2].

“The Andaman and Nicobar administration set a Guinness World Record by unfurling the world's largest underwater national flag.”

This record reflects a broader effort by the Indian government to pivot the Andaman and Nicobar Islands toward high-end adventure tourism. By leveraging Guinness World Records, the administration is attempting to build a global brand for Swaraj Dweep as a hub for professional diving and marine athletics, potentially increasing international tourism arrivals to the remote archipelago.