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
- The Nodal Agency scheduled to commence online counseling in respect of Government ITI, Kavaratti courses Phase-II w.e.f 26.09.2023 onwards.
- Department of Education – Qualified students can join to B.Ed course through spot admission to vacant B.Ed seats at Govt. College of Education, Kadmat Island
- Department of Education published the checklist of applied students for MBBS seat reserved for Keralites working at Lakshadweep
- Department of Education published the checklist of Students who applied for the Lakshadweep reserved quota of MBBS, BDS, BAMS BHMS
- Employement Notice (Dept of Education) – Result publishing for the contractual position of Principal, Govt ARts & Science College, Kadmat
- Rank list of candidates in respect of Government ITI, Kavaratti.
- Department of Education, Lakshadweep invites from NEET qualified local candidates for the allocation of 7 MBBS Seats, 2 BDS Seats, 3 BAMS & 3 BHMS Seats
- Department of Education invites applications from NEET qualified Kerala origin-settled in Lakshadweep candidates for reserved MBBS Seats
- Retender For Low Floor Bus 2 Nos
- Retender for Procurement of fully built AC Low floor Bus 50 seater capacity 2 Nos
- Addition, Alteration and Change of Facade in Government Senior Secondary School at Minicoy, Lakshadweep (Re Tender-III)
- Govt. College of Education, Kadmat published the admission schedule to the sponsored candidates | ലക്ഷദ്വീപ് ബി.എഡ് കോളേജിൽ അഡ്മിഷൻ ലഭിച്ചവർ റിപ്പോർട്ട് ചെയ്യാനുള്ള അറിയിപ്പ്
- Notice by Collector (LA)-Construction of play ground for Government Junior Basic School (Center) at Androth Island.
- Notice by Collector (LA)-Construction of play ground for Government Junior Basic School (East) at Kavaratti Island.
- Notice by Collector (LA)-Construction of play ground for Government Junior Basic School at Kiltan Island.
Glimpses of G-20
PUBLIC UTILITIES
FIND SERVICES
EVENTS
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Visit of Defence Minister 20/09/2023 - 30/09/2023
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Visit of Hon’ble Vice-President of India 20/09/2023 - 30/09/2033
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Visit of Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers. 21/09/2023 - 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
- Retender For Low Floor Bus 2 Nos
- Retender for Procurement of fully built AC Low floor Bus 50 seater capacity 2 Nos
- Addition, Alteration and Change of Facade in Government Senior Secondary School at Minicoy, Lakshadweep (Re Tender-III)
- TENDER NOTICE- Department of Environment & Forest, UTLA invites sealed quotations from the interested boat owners/ contractors/ individuals of Lakshadweep Islands for hiring the boat for the utilisation of Department of Environment & Forest
