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
- DHS,Kvt- Applications invites for admission in B.Sc Nursing
- Online admission – Government Nursing College Kavaratti.
- Tender Notice- Boat Hiring – Department of Environment & Forest
- Extension of last date for Haj – 2026 applications.
- Empanelment of Bota Building Yards (Additional) for the construction of Marine FRP Deep Sea Fishing Vessels under PMMSY
- DHS,Kvt- Selection and waiting list of Medical Laboratory Technology, X-Ray Technology, Operation Technology, Ophthalmic Assistant and CT Scan Technology
- LDCL-EOI_Procurement of Digital Dashboard Vessel Tracking.
- NIT- Hauling up, Launching, Lifting Up & Positioning of Wooden &Steel Crafts and Other related Works at Kavaratti
- Department of Fisheries invites e-tenders for the supply of Remote Operated Vehicle (under water Drone) and underwater Camera with one year warranty and 2 years extended warranty for ROV
- Department of Fisheries UTLA, invites sealed quotations for the Fabrication of Modules for Artificial Reef from the interested parties.
- Lakshadweep Times 28.07.2025
- DHS,Kvt – E-Tender for Radiological items 2025-2026
- Supply, Installation,Testing, Commissioning of 2107 kW Hybrid Rooftop Solar Power Plants with 5525 kWh Battery Energy Storage System
- Standard Operation Procedure for construction of Deep Sea Fishing Vessel under PMMSY
- Expression of Interest (EOI) For Digital Land Survey Using DGPS and ETS in the UT of Lakshadweep
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
- Tender Notice- Boat Hiring – Department of Environment & Forest
- NIT- Hauling up, Launching, Lifting Up & Positioning of Wooden &Steel Crafts and Other related Works at Kavaratti
- Department of Fisheries invites e-tenders for the supply of Remote Operated Vehicle (under water Drone) and underwater Camera with one year warranty and 2 years extended warranty for ROV
- Department of Fisheries UTLA, invites sealed quotations for the Fabrication of Modules for Artificial Reef from the interested parties.
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