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
- Directorate of Education -corrigendum
- DHS,Kvt-E-tender for Blood Bank items
- Quotation Notice for Supply of Tube Axial Fan
- Department of Fisheries UTLA invites e-Tenders for the Supply, Transport & Installation of HDPE Docks Floating Jetties for fishing boats a t Minicoy & Chetlat Island under Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV).
- Department of Fisheries, UTLA invites e-Tender for the Supply and Installation of 5 TPD Direct Expansion (DX) Block Ice Plant with 5 Ton Capacity Cold Storage Unit at Chetlat Island Island, under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) – CRCFV C
- Department of Health Services invites applications for the post of GDMO on contract basis-Reg
- Lakshadweep Times 05.02.2026
- Notifications related to Census 2027, (Dept. of Planning, Statistic and Taxation) VOL. LXI No. 52
- Designing, Fabrication, Transportation and Installation of Energy Awareness Selfie Booth
- Department of Education, Corrigendum
- LDCL- Requirement of Chief Engineer(Civil)(On Deputation)
- Disposal of Unserviceable items
- LDCL- Requirement of Marine Superintendent(On Contract basis)
- DHS,Kvt-Selection List of Assistant Professor
- LDCL- Requirement of Marine Superintendent(On Deputation)
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
- Directorate of Education -corrigendum
- DHS,Kvt-E-tender for Blood Bank items
- Quotation Notice for Supply of Tube Axial Fan
- Department of Fisheries UTLA invites e-Tenders for the Supply, Transport & Installation of HDPE Docks Floating Jetties for fishing boats a t Minicoy & Chetlat Island under Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV).
Vigilance Awareness Week 2025
