PM Modi addresses a public meeting at Agatti Airport Lakshadweep:
“The Government of India is committed to the development of Airport Lakshadweep”
Agatti Airport Lakshadweep: Development projects worth more than ₹1,150 crore.
Airport Lakshadweep: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke to a crowd of people after landing at Agatti Airport in Lakshadweep, highlighting the unrealized potential of the area. He emphasized the insufficient port infrastructure that is essential for the region’s survival in areas like shipping, education, health, and fuel supply, while also acknowledging the historical neglect Lakshadweep has had since gaining its independence.
In response to these issues, the prime minister reaffirmed the government’s dedication to the overall development of Lakshadweep and emphasized the need to remove roadblocks to advancement. He congratulated Agatti for having completed a number of development projects in the last ten years, highlighting in particular the modernization initiatives that have helped the local fisherman, such as the construction of an ice plant and an airport.
The Prime Minister, pointing out that Lakshadweep has started exporting tuna fish, emphasized the beneficial effects of these measures on the seafood industry. In order to meet energy needs, he talked about ongoing development projects like the opening of an aviation fuel depot and a solar facility. The Prime Minister also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing the impoverished with basic facilities including homes, bathrooms, power, and cooking gas, as well as the successful saturation of tapped water connections in Agatti Island.
He spoke about the forthcoming event in Kavaratti, which is expected to bring forth more development projects throughout Lakshadweep. During the Prime Minister’s visit, about Rs 1150 crore worth of projects will be inaugurated, dedicated, and have the foundation stone laid.
Prime Minister Modi declared the completion of the Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection (KLI – SOFC) project as part of transformative measures. The project’s goal was to greatly increase the region’s internet speed. Lakshadweep will now be connected through Submarine Optic Fibre Cable, enabling faster and more dependable internet services, telemedicine, e-governance, educational initiatives, digital banking, the use of digital currency, and digital literacy. This historic achievement was highlighted in the August 2020 Independence Day speech.
The Low Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) plant in Kadmat, which generates 1.5 lakh liters of clean drinking water every day, will also be dedicated by the prime minister. In order to solve the long-standing issue of restricted groundwater availability, all homes on Agatti and Minicoy islands will also have their Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) dedicated. It is anticipated that these initiatives will expand the capacity for tourism, creating more job possibilities in the area.
Other initiatives include the opening of a new administrative building and an 80-man barrack in the India Reserve Battalion (IRBn) Complex at Kavaratti, as well as the first-ever battery-backed solar power plant at Kavaratti, which aims to lessen reliance on diesel-based power generation. Additionally, the Prime Minister will lay the groundwork for the development of five model Anganwadi Centers (Nand Ghars) in Androth, Chetlat, Kadmat, Agatti, and Minicoy islands, as well as the refurbishment of the Primary Health Care facility in Kalpeni.
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FAQ’s –Questions Ans. GK PM Modi:
Here’s a set of 15 General Knowledge quiz questions related to the article about Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep and the transformative initiatives and development projects announced:
1. Question: Where did Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi address a public gathering upon his arrival?
- Answer: Agatti Airport in Lakshadweep.
2. Question: What historical neglect did Prime Minister Modi acknowledge concerning Lakshadweep?
- Answer: Historical neglect since Independence.
3. Question: Which sectors did Prime Minister Modi emphasize as facing challenges due to inadequate port infrastructure in Lakshadweep?
- Answer: Shipping, education, health, and fuel supply.
4. Question: What did Prime Minister Modi express the government’s commitment to regarding Lakshadweep’s development?
- Answer: Comprehensive development and removal of obstacles hindering progress.
5. Question: What specific developments did Prime Minister Modi praise in Agatti over the past decade?
- Answer: Modernization efforts benefiting local fishermen, including the establishment of an airport and an ice plant.
6. Question: What positive impact did Prime Minister Modi highlight in the seafood sector due to ongoing initiatives?
- Answer: Commencement of tuna fish export from Lakshadweep.
7. Question: What key projects did Prime Minister Modi mention regarding energy needs in Lakshadweep?
- Answer: Inaugurating a solar plant and an aviation fuel depot.
8. Question: What did the Prime Minister mention about the successful saturation of tapped water connections in Agatti Island?
- Answer: It’s part of the government’s commitment to providing essential amenities like houses, toilets, electricity, and cooking gas to the underprivileged.
9. Question: What transformative initiative did Prime Minister Modi announce during his visit to Lakshadweep?
- Answer: The completion of the Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection (KLI-SOFC) project.
10. Question: What improvements is the KLI-SOFC project expected to bring to Lakshadweep?
- Answer: Significantly improve internet speed, enabling various services like telemedicine, e-governance, digital banking, and digital literacy.
11. Question: What is the daily production capacity of the Low Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) plant at Kadmat?
- Answer: 1.5 lakh litres of clean drinking water daily.
12. Question: What long-standing challenge does the Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) in all households of Agatti and Minicoy islands address?
- Answer: Limited groundwater availability.
13. Question: What is the expected impact of these projects on tourism in Lakshadweep?
- Answer: Enhance tourism capacity, leading to increased local employment opportunities.
14. Question: Name one specific project mentioned for reducing dependence on diesel-based power generation.
- Answer: The first-ever battery-backed solar power plant at Kavaratti.
15. Question: What is the significance of the Prime Minister’s visit to Lakshadweep in terms of holistic development?
- Answer: It signals a significant stride towards holistic development, addressing long-standing challenges and unlocking the true potential of the archipelago.
