Lakshadweep

Lakshadweep is a group of 36 coral islands, scattered over an area of 78,000 sq km across the Laccadive Sea.

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Key Investment Agency

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.

Lakshadweep Tourism Policy 2016

The policy aims to create world class tourism infrastructure and related investment and business opportunities in all the islands of Lakshadweep.

Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands Industrial Development Scheme, (LANIDS) 2018

This scheme will provide incentives to all new industrial units and existing industrial units undertaking substantialexpansion in manufacturing and services sectors located in the islands.

Incredible Islands of India

The objective of this document is to provide preliminary information on the development of sustainable eco-tourism projects in Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands.

National Policy on Marine Fisheries 2017

Development of Tuna Processing Plant in Lakshadweep through PPP

Ministry of Tourism

+91-4896-263649; 262105

Visit Website

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

is spearhIDA is spearheading development of the islands under an initiative of NITI Aayog. Three tourism projects in Lakshadweep have been identified for issue of bids.eading development of the islands under an initiative of NITI Aayog.

Key Investment Agency

Key Growth Sectors

Here are the leading sectors with opportunities for foreign investors

Agriculture

Food Processing

Ports and Shipping

Renewable Energy

Tourism

Wellness

Key Investors

Abaya Tours is the Government of India approved agent for Lakshadweep tourism development and promotion

Bangaram Island Resort operates a luxury property in Lakshadweep.

Investment Opportunities

Airport

Proposed greenfield airport to improve connectivity with Minicoy.

Smart Cities Mission

for which Kavaratti is the city identified in the Lakshadweep Islands

Thermal Energy

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) project coming up in Kavaratti

Eco-Tourism

3 projects in Kadmat, Minicoy, Suheli; 2 water villa projects in Minicoy, Suheli

Action Plan

Action plans being prepared for another five Islands – Kalpeni, Kadamat, Agatti, Chetlat, Bitra

Ecotourism

Stakeholders in ecotourism are being invited to invest in Lakshadweep.

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State Attractions

Kavaratti is the headquarters of the Lakshadweep Administration. Kavaratti, Lakshwadeep

A stunning view of the Lakshadweep Beach

Agatti is the fishing capital of Lakshwadeep.

ENABLING ENVIRONMENT

India has a well-oiled enterprise promoting machinery that is backed by strong legislative, judiciary, executive, and capital establishments