About Lakshadweep Union Territory :
Lakshadweep is the tiniest Union Territory of India and is its only coral island chain. This archipelago consists of 36 islands, 12 atolls, 3 reefs and 5 submerged banks and ten inhabited islands. It is a uni-district Union Territory and has a total area of 32 sq.kms. Only 10 of these islands namely, Agatti, Amini, Andrott, Bitra, Chetlat, Kadmat, Kalpeni, Kavaratti, Kiltan and Minicoy are inhabited. Kavaratti is the Administrative Headquarters of the Union Territory. All Islands are 220 to 440 km away from the coastal city of Kochi in Kerala state. The islands are restricted area and permit from the Administration is required to visit the islands. The total population of Lakshdweep is 64,429 as per Census 2011. Though all the islands are endowed with the beauty of coral reef, sandy beaches, unpolluted and clear water and hospitable settings, most of these differ in terms of facilities and services offered. Some islands have been promoted for diving and water sports; still others have been developed so that people enjoy the charm of relaxation and natural enjoyment. The Kavaratti, Kalpeni, Minicoy, Kadmat, Agatti and Bangaram are some of the tourist focal islands in Lakshadweep
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Tourist Places :
he development of domestic as well as international tourism has immense potential. However, much could not be achieved till recently owing to inadequate transport arrangements. Now international as well as domestic tourism has received a remarkable boost. Numerous infrastructure facilities have been created including the opening of Vayudoot service between Mainland and Agatti in April,1988. Now NEPC, a
private airline is operating in place of Vayudoot service. But limits have been placed on the number of tourists to be admitted in order to prevent overcrowding and consequent environmental damage.
Since the literacy rate in the Union Territory is one of the highest in the country,the level of educated unemployed can be kept under control by developing this sector. Society for promotion of Recreational Tourism and Sports (SPORTS) is a society registered under the Societies Act,1860. The main aim of this organisation is to promote tourism and recreational activities in islands in collaboration with different departments of the Administration. During 1994-95 2962 Home tourists and 1059 foreign tourists arrived in Lakshadweep. It could provide employment to 69 educated unemployed in different islands. In addition the Bangaram Resort has been placed under professional management and employes 20 local boys. There is good potential for employment as tourism is sought to be promoted as an economic activity. Tourist huts and cottage are provided at Kavaratti,Kadmat,Bangaram, Kalpeni and Minicoy. Tourist huts ( 3 in Minicoy and four in Kalpeni) have been set up under Govt. assistance. Twenty bedded Tourist Home is also functioning at Agatti.
Government of India has agreed in principle to open three inhabited islands, Suheli Cheriyakara, Cheriyam and Tinnakara for foreign tourists. A full fledged water sport Institute established at Kadmat during 1992-93 provides facilities for different disciplins of water Sports like wind surfing, Kayaking, Canoeing, water skiing, Yatchting para sailing and Scubadiving etc. Tourist Cafeteria, Floating restaurant etc. are other attractions for tourists
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