This policy announcement from the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying highlights developmental progress in Lakshadweep under Prime Minister Modi's leadership over the past 11 years. Key areas of focus include fisheries, education, healthcare, infrastructure, ecotourism, and renewable energy. The central government has approved ₹14.06 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) for Lakshadweep, designating it as a Seaweed Cluster. Investments are being made in education through the PM SHRI scheme, and healthcare through the construction of three 30-bedded hospitals and a proposed Nursing and Paramedical College. Infrastructure upgrades encompass port development, jetties, and road construction, with substantial allocations for beachfront development. Ecotourism is being promoted through Water Villa Projects and cruise liner operations. Lakshadweep is transitioning to renewable energy with solar installations and desalination plants to improve water security. The announcement also emphasizes national achievements in defense, social schemes, economic growth, and women's empowerment during the "Amrit Kaal."
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry Dairying: A government ministry overseeing fisheries, animal husbandry, and dairying.
Shri George Kurian: Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
Lakshadweep: A Union Territory of India, the focus of developmental progress highlighted in the notification.
PM Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose leadership is credited for the developmental strides in Lakshadweep.
10 JUN 2025: Date of the press release.
PIB Thiruvananthpuram: Press Information Bureau, Thiruvananthpuram, the source of the press release.
Kavaratti Island: Location of the press conference held by Shri George Kurian; capital of Lakshadweep.
UT of Lakshadweep: Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
Shri Narendra Modi: Honorable Prime Minister of India.
Sankalp Se Siddhi: A vision for a developed and self-reliant India.
140 crore Indians: The population of India.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana PMMSY: A central government scheme related to fisheries, under which Rs. 14.06 crore has been approved for Lakshadweep.
Seaweed Cluster: Lakshadweep has been designated as a seaweed cluster.
PM SHRI scheme: A scheme under which eleven schools in Lakshadweep have been selected for upgrades.
Minicoy: Location where a hospital is being constructed.
Androth: Location where a hospital and new port facilities are being constructed.
Kadmat: Location where a hospital and jetties are being constructed.
Ministry of Home Affairs: A government ministry that has accorded in-principle approval for a Nursing and Paramedical College project worth 127 crore.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways MoPSW: A government ministry that has undertaken major infrastructure upgrades in Lakshadweep.
Kalpeni: Location where jetties are being constructed, and beachfront development including roads and protection walls are proposed.
Agatti: Location where beachfront development including roads and protection walls are proposed, and where a solar plant has been commissioned.
Kavaratti: Location where beachfront development including roads and protection walls are proposed, and where a solar plant has been commissioned.
Suheli: Location where a Water Villa Project is being developed.
NITI Aayog: An Indian government policy think tank, consulted for Water Villa Projects.
Mumbai: Connected via weekly cruise liner operations.
Kochi: Connected via weekly cruise liner operations.
Thinnakara: Connected via weekly cruise liner operations.
Solar Energy Corporation of India SECI: An entity with which an MoU was signed regarding renewable energy in Lakshadweep.
Jal Jeevan Mission: A government mission under which funds have been allocated to provide Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) across all islands.
Amrit Kaal: A period of national progress mentioned in the text.
Operation Sindoor: A military operation reflecting India's zero-tolerance approach to terrorism.
S400 systems: A defense system.
BrahMos: A defense system.
Akash missiles: A defense system.
Tejas jets: A defense system.
INS Vikrant: A defense system.
PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana: A social scheme.
PM Awas Yojana: A social scheme.
UPI: Unified Payments Interface, a digital payment system in India.
Chenab Bridge: The world's highest railway bridge.
Vadhavan Port: A port with significant investment.
Nari Shakti Vandan Act: An act guaranteeing 33% reservation for women in legislatures.
MUDRA Yojana: A financial scheme for women.
Maternity Benefit Scheme: A scheme providing benefits for maternity.
Line of Control: A military control line.
STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics fields.
Modi Hai Toh Mumkin Hai: A slogan.
SK: Initial of the person who created the release id.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Shri George Kurian Highlights 11 Years of
Transformational Development in Lakshadweep
Under PM Modi
Lakshadweep Witnesses Unprecedented Progress in
Fisheries, Education, and Infrastructure: Shri George
Kurian
From Islands to Nation-Building: Lakshadweep’s
Growth Reflects Modi Government’s Sankalp Se
Siddhi Vision
Posted On: 10 JUN 2025 8:05PM by PIB ThiruvananthpuramUnion Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri
George Kurian highlighted the transformative developmental strides made under the leadership of
Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi over the past 11 years while addressing a press
conference at Kavaratti Island, UT of Lakshadweep.
Shri Kurian said that the Modi Government’s tenure is being written in golden letters in the annals of
India’s history, marking a golden era of “Sankalp Se Siddhi” towards a Developed and Self-
Reliant India. He emphasised that this journey of transformation has been made possible through
the collective efforts, dreams, and determination of 140 crore Indians, steered by the Prime
Minister’s resolute vision.
Fisheries: Backbone of Lakshadweep’s Economy
Recognizing fisheries as a vital sector and lifeline for Lakshadweep, Shri Kurian shared that the
UT’s waters hold an annual fish catch potential of 1 lakh MT. Further, the Centre has approved
Rs. 14.06 crore under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) for the Union Territory of
Lakshwadeep. Lakshadweep has been designated as a Seaweed Cluster also.
Education and Healthcare: Foundations of Social Welfare
The Minister commended the 91.65% literacy rate in Lakshadweep and the zero school dropout
rate. Eleven schools have been selected under the PM SHRI scheme, with high-speed internet,
computer labs, and digital libraries enhancing learning experiences.
In the healthcare sector:
Three 30-bedded hospitals are being constructed in Minicoy, Androth, and Kadmat at a cost
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of 231.96 crore.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has accorded in-principle approval for a Nursing and
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Paramedical College project worth 127 crore.
Modern Infrastructure: Ports, Jetties and Roads
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) has undertaken major infrastructure
upgrades:
Development of eastern and western jetties in Kadmat and Kalpeni, and new port facilities in
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Androth worth 1,664.88 crore.
Proposals under examination for Beachfront development including roads and protection
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walls in Agatti, Kadmat, Kalpeni, Kavaratti, and Minicoy at a cost of 2,128.86 crore.
Eco-Tourism and Green Energy
Eco-tourism is getting a major boost with three Water Villa Projects being developed in Minicoy,
Kadmat, and Suheli, in consultation with NITI Aayog, with a combined investment of 810 crore.
Weekly cruise liner operations are also underway, connecting Mumbai, Kochi, Agatti, and
Thinnakara.
To reduce dependence on diesel, Lakshadweep is transitioning to renewable energy:
MoU signed with Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).
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Rooftop solar systems installed in over 450 homes.
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Solar plants commissioned in Agatti (0.3 MW) and Kavaratti (1.4 MW).
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Water Security and Basic Amenities
To ensure access to drinking water:
1.5 lakh litre/day Desalination Plants have been established in six islands.
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Under Jal Jeevan Mission, 268.81 crore has been allocated to provide Functional
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Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) across all islands.
All households now have piped water connections.
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National Achievements Under PM Modi’s LeadershipShri Kurian reiterated the national progress made during the Amrit Kaal, including:
Operation Sindoor reflecting India’s zero-tolerance approach to terrorism.
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Defense modernization with S-400 systems, BrahMos, Akash missiles, Tejas jets, and INS
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Vikrant.
Defense exports surged 34-fold to 23,622 crore.
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Social schemes like PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, PM Awas Yojana (4 crore houses), and
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Jal Jeevan Mission (15 crore households covered).
India is on track to become the 4th largest economy.
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UPI now accounts for 83% of digital payments, contributing to 24 lakh crore in digital
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transactions in 2024.
Ease of Doing Business rank improved from 142 to 63 in
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Over 1.8 lakh new companies registered in 2023–24.
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MSMEs received 2.39 lakh crore in emergency credit.
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Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, symbolizes India's commitment to
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modern infrastructure.
7,600 crore investment in the Vadhavan Port and the development of vertical lift sea bridges.
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Empowering Women: Nari Shakti Rising
The Nari Shakti Vandan Act guarantees 33% reservation for women in legislatures. Other
initiatives like MUDRA Yojana, Maternity Benefit Scheme, and 90 lakh self-help groups are
transforming the lives of Indian women. Women are now permanently serving in the armed forces,
including on the Line of Control, and leading in fields like STEM and aviation.
A New Era of Possibilities
Shri Kurian concluded:
“Modi Hai Toh Mumkin Hai is not just a slogan — it’s a proven reality. Politics is no longer about
promises, but performance.”
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