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Lakshadweep: Government Schemes, Projects & Representatives

Administrator: Praful Khoda Patel · Capital: Kavaratti · Updated October 2026

Lakshadweep is a union territory in Islands — Union Territory, with its capital at Kavaratti. It elects 1 member to the Lok Sabha. The current Administrator is Praful Khoda Patel. Nagarik tracks 2 Lakshadweep government schemes and projects, including Kochi–Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Cable (KLI) and Agatti Airport Expansion.

Overview

At a glance

Schemes, projects, civic focus, and verified indicators for your state.

Current CM
Praful Khoda Patel (Admin.)
Central Govt
Projects tracked
2
0 ongoing 1 completed 1 proposed
Municipal focus
Kavaratti Kavaratti Smart City / UT Administration
2 ongoing 0 completed
View these projects in the Municipalities tab →
Lok Sabha
1seats
Assembly
0seats
SDG score
68/100Performer
GSDP / capita
₹200KMoSPI approx.
Literacy
91.8%Census 2011
DPIIT BRAP
Not listednot listed

Recent updates

Chief Minister

Administrator
Praful Khoda Patel (Admin.)
Central Govt

Projects & Initiatives 0 ongoing · 1 completed

Agatti Airport Expansion
Proposed
Since 2024 · Announced proposal to develop Agatti airstrip for larger civilian and defence aircraft operations as part of the islands' development push. At proposal/planning stage per official statements.
Official agency / source
PibOfficial scheme / project source
Verified Jun 2026 · pib.gov.in
Kochi–Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Cable (KLI)
Completed
CompletionJan 2024 (inaugurated)
Since 2020 · Undersea optical fibre cable from Kochi to eleven Lakshadweep islands, inaugurated January 2024, bringing high-speed connectivity to the islands.
Official agency / source
PibOfficial scheme / project source
Verified Jun 2026 · pib.gov.in

Municipal snapshot — Lakshadweep

Focus urban body

Kavaratti Smart City / UT Administration

Kavaratti · UT administration portal

UT municipal project source linked lakshadweep.gov.in ↗ cityfinance.in ↗
2Tracked
2Ongoing
0Completed
0Proposed

This tab is a state/UT-level urban snapshot, not a full ward or councillor roster. Numeric budgets and private vendor names should be added only when verified from official tender/project documents or named vendor disclosures.

Lakshadweep government schemes & projects

Each page has the official source, status and — where citizens can act — the application link.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the Administrator of Lakshadweep?

Praful Khoda Patel is the current Administrator of Lakshadweep.

What is the capital of Lakshadweep?

The capital of Lakshadweep is Kavaratti.

How many Lok Sabha seats does Lakshadweep have?

Lakshadweep has 1 Lok Sabha seat.

What are the main government schemes in Lakshadweep?

Schemes and projects tracked for Lakshadweep include Kochi–Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Cable (KLI), Agatti Airport Expansion. Central schemes also apply — see all government schemes.

Where can I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Lakshadweep?

Apply online on Lakshadweep's official state services portal, Lakshadweep Administration (lakshadweep.gov.in). It is free or low-cost; you do not need an agent.