ABOUT LAKSHADWEEP
“Lakshadweep, the group of 36 islands is known for its exotic and sun-kissed beaches and lush green landscape. The name Lakshadweep in Malayalam and Sanskrit means ‘a hundred thousand islands’. ”
India’s smallest Union Territory Lakshadweep is an archipelago consisting of 36 islands with an area of 32 sq km. It is a uni-district Union Territory and comprises of 12 atolls, three reefs, five submerged banks and ten inhabited islands. The islands have a total area of 32 sq km. The capital is Kavaratti and it is also the principal town of the UT. All Islands are 220 to 440 km away from the coastal city of Kochi in Kerala, in the emerald Arabian Sea. The natural landscapes, the sandy beaches, abundance of flora and fauna and the absence of a rushed lifestyle enhance the mystique of Lakshadweep.
Only BSNL and Airtel provides telecommunication services to Lakshadweep Islands. BSNL provides connectivity in all 10 inhabited islands where as Airtel provides connectivity to Kavaratti and Agatti islands.
The entry to Lakshadweep islands is restricted. One requires an entry permit issued by Lakshadweep Administration to visit these islands.
WHAT'S NEW
- DHS,Kvt –Selection list for the post of Assistant Professor and Nursing Tutor
- LDCL- Tender for Garbage collections from UTL vessels at Kavaratti
- DRAFT LAKSHADWEEP ELECTRIC VEHICLE POLICY-2025
- Department of Port Shipping and Aviation invite tender notice for procurement and supply of Air Bags and Air Compressor.
- DHS,Kvt-Re-tender for the procurement and supply of Furniture
- Lakshadweep Times 05.02.2025
- LDCL- Tender VHF-Annual Maintenance Contract.
- Lakshadweep Times 24.01.2025
- The UTL Administration constituted the State Level Survey Committee under the “Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavenger and their Rehabilitation Act 2013”.
- The UTL Administration constituted the District Level Survey Committee under the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavenger and their Rehabilitation Act 2013.
- Collectorate – Public Notice – The Lakshadweep Tenancy Rules, 2024
- Construction of 50 Bedded Hospital at Agatti Island, Lakshadweep
- Construction of 50 Bedded Hospital at Kavaratti Island, Lakshadweep
- Shore protection, Development of Beach Front Facilities & Construction of Beach Peripheral Road at Agatti Island, Lakshadweep
- Statistical Handbook 2023
Glimpses of Photos
PUBLIC UTILITIES
FIND SERVICES
EVENTS
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G20 Programme 21/09/2023 - 30/09/2033
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Walkthrough video 22/09/2023 - 30/09/2033
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Launching Ceremony of Covid Vaccination for School Children 15-18 years 23/09/2023 - 30/09/2033
Helpline
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ArogyaSetu IVRS - 1921
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Child Helpline - 1098
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Women Helpline - 1091
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Ambulance -102, 108
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Fire and Rescue - 101
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PDS Grievances - 1967
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Electricity Grievances - 04896-263709
TENDERS
- LDCL- Tender for Garbage collections from UTL vessels at Kavaratti
- Department of Port Shipping and Aviation invite tender notice for procurement and supply of Air Bags and Air Compressor.
- DHS,Kvt-Re-tender for the procurement and supply of Furniture
- LDCL- Tender VHF-Annual Maintenance Contract.
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