Lakshadweep

Lakshadweep records over 15,000 tonnes of fresh tuna landings, contributing about 14% of total tuna landing in India annually.

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Last updated: Dec, 2024

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Capital

Kavaratti

Geographical Area (sq km)

State Language

Malayalam, Mahl, Bengali, Oriya, Tamil, Urdu and Hindi

Literacy Rate

92.28 per cent

Administrative Districts

Key Industries:

Fishery

Agriculture

Tourism

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29 May 25

Indians in Tier-II cities bring 'faster growth' for travel industry: Report

Tier II cities are driving India’s travel boom, with rising budgets, year-round vacations, and evolving preferences shaping both domestic and global tourism trends.

17 Mar 25

India's seaweed industry to hit Rs. 3,277 crore (US$ 377.19 million) in 10 years, needs policy push

India’s seaweed farming sector is projected to grow from US$ 23.02 million to US$ 377.19 million in a decade, benefiting 1.6 million people and expanding farmer participation tenfold.

5 Jan 24

Kavaratti's First On-grid Solar Power Plant with a state-of-the-art Battery Energy Storage System is projected to save US$ 30 million (Rs. 250 crore), reduce diesel consumption by 190 lakh litres and offset 58,000 tonnes of carbon emissions

Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi inaugurates Lakshadweep's first on-grid solar project, a milestone for eco-friendly energy with cutting-edge technology and substantial environmental impact.

4 Jan 24

Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi inaugurates and lays the foundation stone for development projects worth more than US$ 138.2 million (Rs. 1,150 crore) in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep

Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi unveils US$ 138.2 million (Rs. 1,150 crore) development projects in Lakshadweep, emphasizing neglected regions, distributing laptops, bicycles, and PM Kisan Credit Cards.

19 May 21

16 States/UTs lift 100% food grains for May 2021 under PMGKAY Food Corporation of India supplies 31.80 LMT free food grains to a States/ UTs under PMGKA

Food Corporation of India supplies 31.80 LMT free food grains to a States/ UTs under PMGKAY scheme.

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