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
- Selection of State Haj inspector (SHI) for Haj – 2027.
- Notification along with the Lakshadweep Tenancy Rules, 2026 (Gazette Vol. LXII, No. 36)
- NIT- Limited Tender Enquiry for the Purchase of Vehicles
- Lakshadweep Times 12.08.2026
- Notification regarding shifting of the Government College of Education, Kadmat to the DIET Campus, Kavaratti island (Gazette Vol. LXII No.35)
- Tender Notice- Supply of 50 Nos Baggage Trolleys for the use at Lakshadweep Passenger Reporting Center , Willingdon Island, Kochi
- Re-notification regarding the appointment of 1 May 2026 as the date for the applicability of the Code on Social Security, 2020 to establishments in the specified islands of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep (Gazette Vol. LXII, No. 34)
- Shrot listed candidates for the post of Mechanical Engineering
- DHS,Kvt-Virtual Interview for the post GDMO
- Supply of Items to SPORTS-Lakshadweep Tourism
- Polytechnic College, Minicoy – Shortlist of candidates for the post of mechanical engineering.
- UTLA- SSDM Lakshadweep – India Skills Competition 2026-27
- Draft Lakshadweep Registration of Societies Rules – 2026.
- Selection of trainers for Haj – 2026.
- Draft Union Territory of Lakshadweep Legal Metrology (Enforcement) (Amendment) Rules, 2026-Reg
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
- NIT- Limited Tender Enquiry for the Purchase of Vehicles
- Tender Notice- Supply of 50 Nos Baggage Trolleys for the use at Lakshadweep Passenger Reporting Center , Willingdon Island, Kochi
- Supply of Items to SPORTS-Lakshadweep Tourism
- Invitation for Empanelment of Authorised High Security Registration Plate (HSRP) Vendors for Existing (old) Registered Vehicles in Union Territory of Lakshadweep
RECRUITMENTS
- Shrot listed candidates for the post of Mechanical Engineering
- DHS,Kvt-Virtual Interview for the post GDMO
- A walking interview for the post of Young Professional – I.
- Employment Notice :- Computer Programmer on a contract basis under the Samagra Shiksha at the State Project Office, Directorate of Education, Kavaratti
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