Updated, Jan. 2, 2024. 9.06 PM.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the Centre is fully committed to ensure the overall development of Lakshadweep.
Addressing beneficiaries of government schemes at Agatti island this afternoon, the Prime Minister said the government is addressing various issues faced by the islanders, besides providing job opportunities for the youth in different sectors.
Noting that modern facilities have been provided to fishermen in the islands, he said the ice plant set up at Agatti near the airport will boost fish exports and immensely benefit the seafood processing sector.
He noted that the government’s effort is to ensure houses, toilets, electricity, gas and other facilities for the poor.
Mr Modi said several development projects will be dedicated at a function at Kavaratti tomorrow, including a project to improve internet connectivity, which will benefit the tourism sector in the islands in a big way.