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25% capital investment subsidy to new entrepreneurs.
Average daily global solar radiation as high as 2,022 kWh/m2/annum
Massive potential for production of coconut products.
Coral reefs, white sand beaches have boosted tourism.
10 minor ports and an airport have boosted connectivity.
15th rank in Ease of Doing Business among the Indian States
Lakshadweep Islands are the first Union Territory to become 100% organic
Kavaratti
Island Development Agency
set up in 2017 for development of India islands under an initiative of NITI Aayog
Tuna Farming
Huge potential for tuna fishing in Minicoy Island; Development of tuna processing plant through PPP
Green Energy
Solar projects with capacity of over 12 MW have been planned for Lakshadweep to ensure power supply surplus
Connectivity
10 modern shipping vessels proposed to improve trade and connectivity between the islands and the mainland
Fiscal Incentives
Incentives as contained in Industrial Policy for North East (NEIDS, 2017) could be extended to Lakshadweep
Food Processing
The Islands have a high presence of food products, beverage manufacturing MSME units.
Timber
The Islands have a high presence of coconut and wood-based products manufacturing MSME units.
Ministry of Tourism
+91-4896-263649; 262105
Lakshadweep, the group of 36 islands is known for its exotic and sun-kissed beaches and lush green landscape.
Island Development Agency
webadm-niti.gov.in
+91-4896-230966/77/88
