Vice-President arrives on his maiden visit to Lakshadweep, says it is heaven for tourists
Lakshadweep is no longer India's hidden paradise, the visit of the Prime Minister has put it on the global tourist map-VP
The century belongs to Bharat on account of policies of Prime Minister Modi-VP
Lakshadweep is more than a group of islands; defines our culture, unity in diversity-VP
Vice-President inaugurates Desalination Plant and Nandhar Anganwadi
in Lakshadweep
VP to inaugurate Tent City at Bangaram Island, Lakshadweep
Vice-President, Jagdeep Dhankhar today said that, “Lakshadweep is no longer India's hidden paradise. The visit of the honourable Prime Minister has put it on global tourist map.”
“In our country, development is touching the lives of people like sun touches every part of the earth”, he added.
Speaking at a Public Function at Panchayat Stage at Agatti Island in Lakshadweep today, Vice-President said that, “ My visit is no less than a journey for discovery and personal growth.”
Appreciating the pristine beauty and recent development works in Lakshadweep, Shri Dhankhar said, “Lakshadweep, the size may be small, but the heart is very, very large. The Bangaram Island Tent City Resort is a tourist revolution. 17,500 square meter world class hospitality. It is heaven for tourists….Lakshadweep is more than a group of islands. It defines our culture, unity in diversity and what we mean by good environment”.
Vice-President also remotely inaugurated Low Temperature Thermal Desalination Plant In Chetlat Island and Nandhar Anganwadi in Kalpeni Island. Later in the day the Vice-President will be visiting Bangaram Island and will inaugurate the tent city at the Island on saturday.
Hon'ble Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar and Dr. Sudesh Dhankhar were welcomed by Shri Praful Patel Ji, Hon’ble Administrator of Lakshadweep and other dignitaries on their arrival in Agatti, Lakshadweep today. @prafulkpatel pic.twitter.com/vCgJkoJhNV
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) January 17, 2025
Earlier Vice-President was received at the airport by Shri Praful Patel, Administrator Union Territory of Lakshadweep and other dignitaries. The Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar and Dr. (Smt) Sudesh Dhankhar were also welcomed by the Girl student band at the Agatti airport.
Deeply moved by the overwhelming warmth and heartfelt welcome from the wonderful people of Agatti on my arrival at Lakshadweep today. @prafulkpatel #Lakshadweep pic.twitter.com/nSdVW0O1VV
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) January 17, 2025
Shri Praful Patel, Administrator, Union Territory of Lakshadweep, Shri Muhammed Hamdulla Sayeed, Hon’ble Member of Lok Sabha and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
