New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took to social media platforms to describe his recent visit to the Union Territory of Lakshadweep and shared several photos, including an “exciting experience” in which he attempted snorkeling. In a series of posts on Twitter, the PM shared photos of the natural beauty of the islands and said, “For those who want to embrace the adventurous in them, Lakshadweep should be on your list.” He also thanked the people of the island for their hospitality. “Recently, I had the opportunity to live among the people of Lakshadweep.
I am still amazed by the amazing beauty of its islands and the incredible warmth of its people. I had the opportunity to interact with people in Agatti, Bangaram and Kavaratti. I thank the people of the island for their hospitality. Here are some highlights, including aerial shots of Lakshadweep… During my stay, I also tried snorkeling – what an experience it was! For those who want to embrace the adventurer within them, Lakshadweep should be on your list,” PM Modi said.
Sharing a photo of himself sitting on the beach, the PM said, “And the morning walks along the pristine beaches were also moments of pure bliss.” “Apart from the natural beauty, the tranquility of Lakshadweep is also mesmerizing,” the Prime Minister posted. “It gave me an opportunity to think about how to work even harder for the welfare of 140 crore Indians,” PM Modi captioned one of his posts. The PM said that Lakshadweep is not just a group of islands; It is a timeless legacy of traditions and a testament to the spirit of its people. “My journey has been a rich one of learning and growing,” PM Modi said. He also said that the focus of his government is to uplift lives through advanced development. “Our focus at Lakshadweep is to uplift lives through innovative development. Apart from building the infrastructure of the future, it is also about creating opportunities for better health care, faster internet and drinking water, as well as celebrating the vibrant local culture.
The projects that were inaugurated reflect this spirit,” the PM said. The PM also shared photographs taken during his interaction with beneficiaries of various government schemes. “Had excellent interactions with beneficiaries of various government schemes,” he said. It is inspiring to see firsthand how these initiatives are promoting better health, self-reliance, women empowerment, better agricultural practices and much more. The life journeys I heard about were truly inspiring.” , The PM on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of development projects worth more than Rs 1,150 crore in Agatti. Prime Minister inaugurated the Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection (KLI-SOFC) project to solve the challenge of slow internet speeds in the Union Territory. He also inaugurated the Low Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) plant at Kadmat, which will produce 1.5 lakh liters of clean drinking water every day, and functional household tap connections (FHTC) to all households in Agatti and Minicoy islands.
Other projects dedicated to the nation include the solar power plant at Kavaratti, which is Lakshadweep’s first battery-supported solar power project. The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for the renovation of the health care facility at Kalpeni and construction of five model Anganwadi Centers (Nand Ghars) in the five islands of Androth, Chetlat, Kadmat, Agatti and Minicoy.
