Swaraj Dweep (Andaman and Nicobar Islands): Andaman and Nicobar Islands made history by creating a new Guinness World Records on unfurling the largest Indian national flag underwater on Saturday. The historic event was held in Swaraj Dweep, a popular tourist attraction in Bay of Bengal.
The huge tricolour was 60 metres long and 40 metres wide, the largest flag that has ever been flown at sea. The experiment was conducted at the time of about 10 AM in the clear waters of the island, which include scuba diving and other marine activities.
Approximately 200 divers took part in the operation, including qualified people employed by government departments, including the forest department and marine police, as well as private divers. It was important to coordinate and be very precise in handling such a large flag under water because of the water pressure and water currents.
The Lieutenant Governor of the islands, retired admiral Devendra Kumar Joshi also joined the diving team on one memorable occasion. His involvement emphasized the close involvement of the administration in the promotion of the region on the global level.
Vinayak Chamadia, the tourism director, states that the primary aim of such an initiative is to make the islands a leading global destination with scuba diving and marine tourism. The event is also meant to display the rich underwater ecosystem of the region, promote sustainable tourism, as well as attract foreigners.
Authorities also added that another attempt to set a Guinness World Record will be undertaken whereby the divers will attempt to build the tallest human stack in the waters around the Swaraj Dweep jetty, with a height of at least 10 metres.
It is hoped that this would attract a great deal of national and international interest in the Andaman Islands, which would be highlighted as a place of adventure and eco-tourism due to its natural beauty, crystal-clear waters, and increased significance as an adventure and eco-tourist destination.
