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
- Provisional selection list and Deposit of Advance Haj Amount for Haj – 2026.
- Sholarship application 2025-26
- DHS,Kvt-Interview Date, Time and Link for the contractual post of Project Coordinator, Field Investigator and Office Assistant
- UTLA-Higher Education-Commencement of online counselling for Post Plus two (+2) level courses (Phase-II).
- Applications are invited for the contractual post to deploy under State Contact Centre/District Contact centre under Department of Election.
- Directorate of Education – Panel for engaging faculty on contract basis to the Higher Educational Institutions.
- Directorate of Education – Panel for engaging faculty on contract basis to the Higher Educational Institutions – shortlist.
- Department of Fisheries UTLA invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from reputed and experienced firms for the Installation of Tuna Canning Machinery and Completion of Partially Constructed Civil Structures at the Tuna Canning Factory Minicoy Island
- Corrigendum- Expression of Interest for Digital Land Survey using DGPS and ETS
- Draft SIA Report – Land Acquisition for the development of the City Centre at Agatti
- Draft SIA Report – Land Acquisition for the expansion of Rajiv Gandhi Specialty Hospital in Agatti
- Draft SIA Report – Land Acquisition for the construction of Playground for Government Senior Basic School, Agatti
- Draft SIA Report – Land Acquisition for the construction of LPG Godown at Agattti
- Draft the Lakshadweep Open Places (Fire and Emergency Service) Regulation 2025.
- Lakshadweep Times 08.08.2025
Glimpses of Photos
SHe-Box - Online complaint management system
PUBLIC UTILITIES
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
- Department of Fisheries UTLA invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from reputed and experienced firms for the Installation of Tuna Canning Machinery and Completion of Partially Constructed Civil Structures at the Tuna Canning Factory Minicoy Island
- Corrigendum- Expression of Interest for Digital Land Survey using DGPS and ETS
- Corrigendum to Tender Notice F. No. I/4/2022-LEDA dated 25.02.2025
- Tender Notice- Boat Hiring – Department of Environment & Forest
