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
- Notification Regarding the Publication of the List of Testing and Laboratory Facilities Available under Various Government Departments in Lakshadweep (Gazette Vol.LXII No.18)
- Notification regarding the Constitution of the Cooperative Election Officer and the Secretary to the Cooperative Election Authority (Gazette Vol.LXII No.17)
- Notification Containing the Island-wise Consumer Price Index (CPI) Issued by the Department of Planning, Statistics and Taxation, and Affidavits Submitted by Individuals (Gazette Vol.LXII No.16)
- Re-notification of the Lakshadweep Fire and Emergency Service Regulation, 2026 (Gazette Vol. LXII, No. 14)
- Invitation for Public Comments on Draft Recruitment Rules for the Post under the Directorate of Prosecution UT of Lakshadweep
- UTLA- Higher Education – Online Application invited for the allotment of seat for higher studies for the year 2026-27- Reg
- UTLA- Higher Education – Online application invited for the allotment of seat for higher studies for the year 2026-27
- Inviting nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, 2026′.
- Establishment of Directorate of Prosecution under Home department, U.T. of Lakshadweep (Gazette Vol. LXII No.15)
- Auction Notice
- The Director of Fisheries, Kavaratti invites E- auction for disposal of 4219 Nos unserviceable MS empty barrels stored at Kerala Port Department Yard, Beypore “on as is where is” basis
- Notification regarding Land Acquisition for the development of Beach Road on the eastern side of Agatti, Lakshadweep House Annex Raj Nivas Connecting Road, Kavaratti and Preliminary notification development of Beach Road, Agatti (Gazette Vol LXII No.
- Notification regarding Rescheduling of Id-Ul-Zuha Holiday (Gazette Vol.LXII No.12)
- OM- Change in the Date of Holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) in Kavaratti during the year 2026
- LDCL- EOI Operation of Canteens 22.05.26
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