L AKSHADWEEP TOURISM

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A GENDA

L AKSHADWEEP
        

Laccadive Islands Smallest Union Territory in India Established: November 10, 1956 Capital: Kavaratti Largest City: Andrott Situated 200 to 440 km off coast of Kerala Land area is 11 sq. million 36 islands Ten islands are inhabited

K AVARATTI I SLAND

H ISTORY


17th century: Islands came under the rule of Ali Rajahs / Arakkal Bheevi of Kannur Got as a gift from the Kolathiris Portuguese took control to exploit coir production Island mentioned in the stories of Arab traveler Ibn Batuta 1787 Came under the rule of Tipu Sultan Came under British control after Third Anglo-Mysore War 1956 State Reorganization Act Became a new territory

M INICOY I SLAND

P OLITICS
 

Forms a single Indian district Governed by an administrator appointed by Central Government Comes under the jurisdiction of Kerala High Court Has 1 member in Lok Sabha No local government at the moment Plans to introduce a 2-tiered system based on Panchayati Raj

L AKSHADWEEP

G EOGRAPHY
  

Archipelago of 12 atolls, 3 reefs, and 5 submerged banks Consists of 36 islands and islets Has 10 inhabited islands, attached islets, 4 newly formed islets, and 5 submerged reefs 2001 census Population is 60,595 Direct flights available from Cochin Need a permit to visit the islands Consumption is alcohol is not permitted

E CONOMY
 

Gross State Domestic Product USD 80 million (2008) Main Industry Coconut fibre extraction and production of fibre products

TOURISM
  

Emerging tourist destination Brings in significant revenue, which is likely to increase Actively promoting tourism as industry cannot be promoted Water Sports Scuba diving, Wind Surfing, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Canoeing, Water Skeing, Yatching, and nightvoyage to sea Tourists flock these islands throughout the year Due to fragile economy, mass tourism is not possible Aims to bring low volume high quality tourists

T HE S OCIETY FOR P ROMOTION N ATURE TOURISM AND S PORTS



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Society under Lakshadweep Administration Shri. J.K. Dadoo, IAS is the chairman Registered under Section 3 of the Societies Registration Act of 1860

SPORTS


Eco-friendly tourism and recreational activities Sports acts as hospitality and catering win Main Resorts - Kadmat, Minicoy and Kavaratti Provides employment opportunities to the educated locals in the tourism sector

O RGANIZATIONAL SETUP

F ISHERIES
    

Rich in marine life and mineral resources Fishing is the main livelihood Tuna fish is available in abundance Mas as well as Tuna pickle are popular export products Sharks, crabs, Shrimp, Lobsters, etc. are available in plenty

M ARINE L IFE

A GRICULTURE
   

Main Crop Agriculture Largest producer of coconuts Productivity per acre is 22,310 Coconuts are rich in coconut oil

T RANSPORT
   

Agatti Aerodrome Only Airport Indian Airlines connects Agatti and Cochin Kingfisher connects Kochi and Bangalore to Agatti Islands are linked by Pawan Hans Helicopter or boat service Ships Major means of transportation Connects with Cochin, Mangalore, and Beypore (Calicut)

M. V. A MINDIVI

C UISINES
   

Delicious variety of sea food with ample mix of coconut Close proximity with Kerala Coconut water Abundant aerated drink Restaurants & Eatery joints To cater the needs of tourists Restaurants serve inter-continental dishes During major festivals, people prepare special dishes in their home

M INICOY F OOD

F ESTIVALS
   

Id-ul-fitr Bakrid Milad-Ul-Nabi Muharram

F OLK A RTS
   

Kolkkali Parichakali Lava Oppana

PARICHAKALI

L AVA

TOURIST S EASON
   

Best time to visit October to Mid May Rainy Mid May to September Reaching by ship is difficult during monsoon Islands like Agatti and Bangaram can be visited during monsoon by flight

R EVENUE
Year Rs/Crores

2005-06

2.79

2006-07

3.07

2007-08

3.54

2008-09

3.98

TOURIST A RRIVALS

S ALIENT FEATURES OF L AKSHADWEEP S TOURISM P OLICY



Conservation of the fragile ecological and environmental structures Protection of the unique local culture and social fabric Promotion of high value and low volume tourism Promotion of sustainable tourism based on the islands carrying capacity Promotion of sea-based ship tourism for larger numbers of visitors Promotion of air-based tourism for high value tourists only