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.
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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
- The Department of Fisheries, UTLA invites sealed quotations from interested parties for fabrication of seven (7) FAD buoys and supply of 26 mm stainless steel hooks with base plates for the Fish Aggregation Device (FAD).
- DHS,Kvt-E-tender for Dialysis Equipments
- Supply of Marine Diesel Engine coupled with a Marine Hydraulic Gearbox, Accessories and Batteries
- Department of Fisheries, UTLA invites Request for Proposal (RFP) from Registered Naval Architect firms /Marine Design Consultancy Firms for the Consultancy to design of Marine FRP Maldives Model Pole and Line Deep Sea Fishing Vessel.
RECRUITMENTS
- Employment Notice :- Computer Programmer on a contract basis under the Samagra Shiksha at the State Project Office, Directorate of Education, Kavaratti
- Preparation of panel for the engagement of facutly on contract basis in Polytechnic College.
- Checklist for the engagement of VAS on Contract
- Publishing of Draft Recruitment Rule for the post of the Principal, GSSS, under UTLA for the the comments of the stake holders
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