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
- Department of Environment & Forest- UT level & Island level competitions for public in connection with the celebration of Wildlife Week 2025
- Lakshadweep Times 01.10.2025
- DHS,Kvt- Tender for Anticancer Medicines
- Checklist for contractual posts in Govt. ITI, Kavaratti-Reg.
- DHS,Kvt-Selection List for the post of Project Co-Ordinator, Filed Investigator and Office Assistant
- Public Hearing – SIA – and Acquisition for the construction of LPG Godown at Agatti
- Public Hearing – SIA – Land Acquisition for beach front facilities & construction of beach peripheral road on eastern side at Agatti
- Public Hearing – SIA – Land Acquisition for beach front facilities & construction of beach peripheral road on western side at Agatti
- Public Hearing – SIA – and Acquisition for the expansion of Rajiv Gandhi Specialty Hospital at Agatti
- Public Hearing – SIA – Land Acquisition for the development of City Centre at Agatti
- Public Hearing – SIA – Land Acquisition for the construction of Playground for Govt. Senior Basic School at Agatti
- Department of Education – Rank list and Wait list for central pool Medical Seats and one Kerala origin MBBS.
- Directorate of Fisheries invites Sealed quotation superscripted “Quotation for the Fabrication of 18 Nos of reinforced concrete anchors (Blocks)”, from the interested parties.
- NIT from the C&AG Empaneled Chartered Accountants for the audit of SBM (G) Scheme
- LDCL-NOTICE INVITING SEALED QUOTATIONS COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WAST/GARBAGE AT KAVARATTI.
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
- DHS,Kvt- Tender for Anticancer Medicines
- Directorate of Fisheries invites Sealed quotation superscripted “Quotation for the Fabrication of 18 Nos of reinforced concrete anchors (Blocks)”, from the interested parties.
- NIT from the C&AG Empaneled Chartered Accountants for the audit of SBM (G) Scheme
- Dept.AYUSH,DHS,Kvt-E-tender for Ayurvedic Essential Medicines
