List of Old Names and New Names of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

List of old names and new names of Andaman and Nicobar islands 

Several islands in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago have been renamed to honor notable figures and reflect India's heritage. 

Below is a list of these islands with their former and current names:

• Ross Island: Now known as Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island. 

• Neil Island: Renamed to Shaheed Dweep. 

• Havelock Island: Now called Swaraj Dweep. 

Additionally, there have been proposals to rename Port Blair to Sri Vijaya Puram, though this change has not been officially implemented as of now. 

Furthermore, in 2023, the government renamed 21 islands in the region after Param Vir Chakra awardees, India's highest military decoration for valor. Some of these include:

• Dhan Singh Island: Named after Lieutenant Colonel (then Major) Dhan Singh Thapa.

• Tarapore Island: Named after Lieutenant Colonel Ardeshir Burzorji Tarapore.

• Karam Singh Island: Named after Lance Naik (Honorary Captain) Karam Singh.

• Bana Island: Named after Naib Subedar Bana Singh.

• Ekka Island: Named after Lance Naik Albert Ekka.

• Khetrapal Island: Named after Second Lieutenant Arun Khetrapal.

• Pandey Island: Named after Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey.

• Hoshiar Island: Named after Major Hoshiar Singh.

• Shaitan Island: Named after Major Shaitan Singh.

These renamings serve to honor the bravery and sacrifices of India's military heroes and to reflect the nation's cultural and historical identity.