Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for various projects worth Rs 1,150 crore in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. These projects aim to enhance internet speed, improve communication infrastructure, provide clean drinking water, and boost healthcare and education services in the islands.

The Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fibre Connection (KLI – SOFC) project was launched to overcome the challenge of slow internet speed on Lakshadweep Island. This initiative will increase internet speed by more than 100 times, from 1.7 Gbps to 200 Gbps, in the islands.

Lakshadweep is now connected through a submarine optical fibre cable, marking a significant shift in communication infrastructure. This will enhance internet services, telemedicine, e-governance, education, digital banking, currency usage, and literacy in the islands.

The Low Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) plant has been inaugurated at Kadmat, which will produce 1.5 lakh litres of clean drinking water every day, addressing the water scarcity issue.

Additionally, the Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) have been dedicated to all households on the Agatti and Minicoy islands, ensuring better water supply.

To promote renewable energy, PM Modi also inaugurated a solar power plant at Kavaratti, which is the first-ever battery-backed solar power project in Lakshadweep.

Furthermore, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for the renovation of the primary health care facility in Kalpeni, to provide improved healthcare services to the residents.

To enhance early childhood development and education, five model Anganwadi centres, also known as Nand Ghars, will be constructed in the five islands of Androth, Chetlat, Kadmat, Agatti, and Minicoy.

These projects will contribute to the overall development of Lakshadweep and improve the lives of the islanders.