Lakshadweep Tourism

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TEAM C1

LAKSHADWEEP TOURISM


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AGENDA


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LAKSHADWEEP

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


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KAVARATTI ISLAND


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HISTORY

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


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MINICOY ISLAND


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POLITICS

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


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LAKSHADWEEP


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GEOGRAPHY

Archipelago of 12 atolls, 3 reefs, and 5 submerged banks

Consists of 36 islands and islets

Has 10 inhabited islands, attached islets, 4 newly formedislets, 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


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ECONOMY

Gross State Domestic Product USD 80 million (2008)

Main Industry Coconut fibre extraction and production

of fibre products


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TOURISM

Emerging tourist destination

Brings in significant revenue, which is likely to increase

Actively promoting tourism as industry cannot bepromoted

Water Sports Scuba diving, Wind Surfing, Snorkeling,

Kayaking, Canoeing, Water Skeing, Yatching, and night-

voyage 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


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THE SOCIETY FOR PROMOTION OF

NATURE TOURISM AND SPORTS

Society under Lakshadweep Administration

Shri. J.K. Dadoo, IAS is the chairman

Registered under Section 3 of the Societies Registration

Act of 1860


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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

SPORTS


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FISHERIES

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


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MARINE LIFE


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AGRICULTURE

Main Crop Agriculture

Largest producer of coconuts

Productivity per acre is 22,310

Coconuts are rich in coconut oil


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TRANSPORT

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)


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M. V. AMINDIVI


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CUISINES

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


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FESTIVALS

Id-ul-fitr

Bakrid

Milad-Ul-Nabi

Muharram


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FOLK ARTS

Kolkkali

Parichakali

Lava

Oppana


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PARICHAKALI


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LAVA


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TOURIST SEASON

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


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REVENUE

Year Rs/Crores

2005-06 2.79

2006-07 3.07

2007-08 3.54

2008-09 3.98


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TOURIST ARRIVALS


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SALIENT FEATURES OF

LAKSHADWEEPS TOURISM POLICY

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


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