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
- Offline application invited for the allotment of MD Ayurveda seat for the year 2024-2025
- Department of Health Services – The Checklist for the Post of Project Manager and HMIS Manager under ABDM
- Special Recruitment Drive for North East States and UTs
- Haj 2025 – Provisional selection list and deposit of advanced haj amount and submission of HAF.
- Department of Education Lakshadweep-List Published-MBBS seat reserved for Kerala origin Settled in Lakshadweep 2024-2025-Reg
- Department of Education UT of Lakshadweep, List of Candidates Published -MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS seats reserved for Lakshadweep 2024-2025-Reg
- Lakshadweep Times 27.09.2024
- Department of Environment & Forest – Conducting various competitions for school students/public in connection with the celebration of Wildlife Week-2024
- National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
- Notice for inviting e-Tender for Cargo Transportation from Kochi to Islands and vice versa
- Lakshadweep Times 11.09.2024
- Submission of Scholarship application for course completed students
- Lakshadweep Times 13.08.2024
- Lakshadweep Times 01.08.2024
- Lakshadweep Times 24.07.2024
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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
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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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PDS Grievances - 1967
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Electricity Grievances - 04896-263709
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