Lakshadweep is the smallest Union Territory comprising 36 Islands and shares the boundary with the Arabian Sea to the west and the Laccadive Sea to the East. Recently, PM Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep is grabbing all the limelight. PM inaugurates Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection, worth 1156 Crores which is a big gift to Lakshadweep. Before this, very few Leaders have visited this stunning island but finally, the untouched region is addressed by our Prime Minister Narender Modi, and he has bestowed many gifts on this Place.
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PM Visit to Lakshadweep and made big investments in Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands
PM Modi has made a big investment of 1156 crores on different projects, and he also promoted tourism by doing underwater activity –snorkeling. He also stated that Lakshadweep has the most pristine beaches, and the warm tranquillity of this place is apt for rejuvenation. Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today, in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep, inaugurated the Kochi-Lakshadweep islands submarine optical fiber connection (KLI-SOFC) project among various developmental projects worth more than Rs 1,150 crore covering a wide range of sectors including technology, energy, water resources, healthcare, and education.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister recalled the guarantee given by him in 2020 about ensuring fast internet within 1,000 days. He said, “Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection (KLI – SOFC) project has been dedicated to people today and will ensure 100 times faster Internet for the people of Lakshadweep”. He added, “This will improve facilities like government services, medical treatment, education, and digital banking. The potential of developing Lakshadweep as a logistics hub will get strength from this”.
The Prime Minister assured the people of Lakshadweep that the government will continue to take every possible step to ensure their ease of living, ease of travel, and ease of doing business. The Prime Minister highlighted that “Lakshadweep will play a strong role in the creation of a Viksit Bharat”.
Administrator of UT of Lakshadweep, Shri Praful Patel was present on the occasion among others.
Advantages of the KLI project
Since the last 9 years we have worked to enhance Lakshadweep’s progress and our resolve only got stronger! pic.twitter.com/hn0otKPuxC
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 4, 2024
The project will play a significant role in achieving the objective of ‘Digital India’ and ‘National Broadband Mission’ and in rolling out various e-governance projects of the Government of India in Lakshadweep Islands. Also, E-Governance, Tourism, Education, Health, Commerce, and Industries will get a boost. It will also help in further improvement in the standards of living of the people on the Island and will accelerate overall social and economic development in these areas. Moreover, the Population of Lakshadweep Islands will be provided high-speed wireline broadband connectivity. High-speed broadband will be provided through FTTH and 5G/4G Mobile networks. Furthermore, the bandwidth created.