India Sets Guinness Record with Largest Underwater Tricolour at Radhanagar Beach

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands has make the Guinness World record by unfurling the world’s largest underwater national flag at the Radhanagar Beach. On 3rd May, 2026 this event was take place at the Swaraj Dweep in the Havelock Island. This achievement showcased the commendable coordination between the agencies and divers. The size of the Indian flag is around 60 by 40 metres and the Tricolour was deployed under the sea and earned the official recognition from Guinness World Records.

Andaman Sets Guinness World Record with Underwater Tricolour

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration successfully set the new Guinness World Record by unfurling the largest underwater national flag of India at Radhanagar Beach.

This massive Indian Tricolour is measuring 60 x 40 metres was carefully deployed underwater in the proper coordinated operation.

The event was officially confirmed by a Guinness representative and marks a proud moment for the nation.

Massive Coordination Between Divers and Agencies

The underwater operation required the accurate planning and teamwork and it involves more than 200 trained divers.

Key Participants Included

  • Andaman and Nicobar Police
  • Forest Department
  • Indian Navy
  • Indian Coast Guard
  • Professional scuba divers from multiple centres

Young Participants Adds The Emotional Touch to the Event

Among the participants there were three school students Fateh Jahaan Singh, Lavanya Eira, and Ranvijay Singh were the youngest divers who have participated in the event.

Their participation have added an emotional and inspirational dimension and they have described the experience as both thrilling and deeply patriotic. Holding the national flag underwater have created a memorable moment which symbolized youth participation in national achievements.

Boost to Tourism and Global Recognition

The event will significantly boosts the profile of the Swaraj Dweep which is located in Havelock Island as a premier destination for the,

  • Scuba diving
  • Marine exploration
  • Adventure tourism

After the international recognition the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are likely to attract more global tourists which will strengthen the region’s economy.

Shivam

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