Established in the year 1956, Department of Agriculture is one of the oldest department under Lakshadweep Administration. The Department of Agriculture plays a crucial role in supporting the island’s agrarian activities and sustainable development. Given the region’s unique geographical constraints, the department focuses on promoting coconut cultivation and organic cultivation of vegetables in households and backyards while ensuring soil and water conservation. It provides farmers with technical guidance, quality seeds, fertilizers, and modern farming equipment to enhance productivity.
Service Offered
- Nutri Garden – Scheme started in 2021-22. Terrace and backyard cultivation of vegetables and fruits are encouraged by providing farm inputs like High Yielding Varieties of Vegetable and fruit seeds/seedlings (Tomato, brinjal. Chilli, Sapota, Mango, Guava etc,). This scheme aims address the nutritional requirement of the local population.
- Coconut Development Programme- Under scheme Department provide farm inputs like (a) Copra drier on subsidized rate (b) Dwarf varieties of coconut suitable (c) Comprehensive insurance to Coconut climbers (c) Cut and removal of diseased and senile palms to ensure healthy palm population.
- Integrated Pest and Disease management – Control of various pest and diseases like White fly, Rodent in coconut, Hairy Caterpillar in Terminalia Cattapa(wild almond).
- Human Resource Development Programme- To enhance the knowledge of the farming community and technical staff, the department conduct regular training programme.
- Centra Sector Schemes– Like PMKISAN, Kisan Credit card, Mission on Integrated Development of Horticulture,