Lakshadweep plans to improve aerial connectivity with a dual-use airfield in Minicoy for civilian and military purposes, accommodating Airbus A320/Boeing 737-size planes and fighter jets.

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PM Modi addressed a public function at the Agatti Airport in Lakshadweep. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister noted the immense possibilities that Lakshadweep offers and pointed out the long ...

India plans to build new airport at Lakshadweep's Minicoy for military, civilian aircraft amid Maldives row The decision is intended to boost tourism in the union territory of Lakshadweep and ...

Last year, the Cochin Port forwarded the pre-feasibility reports for the development of water aerodromes on the three islands of Lakshadweep to the Airport Authority of India (AAI) for concurrence.

India's Shipping Ministry has identified 10 locations, 4 in Andaman and 6 in Lakshadweep, to set up infrastructure for sea-plane operations. Port Blair has been declared an authorised immigration ...

Currently, Lakshadweep possesses the necessary infrastructure to cater to its 60,000 residents and a limited number of tourists. In 2021, the island welcomed 13,500 tourists, and this number ...

Lakshadweep tourism: The Minicoy airport, once operational, will enhance the defence forces' surveillance capabilities in the Arabian Sea. Additionally, it will stimulate regional tourism, as ...

As the Indian government prepares a mega infrastructure upgrade for Lakshadweep as part of its larger plan to develop the islands as a tourism hub, there are reports that a new airport is being ...

Lakshadweep leapfrogs with mega airport expansion plan at Minicoy and Agatti; First-of-kind resorts to come in archipelago Construction major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has been allotted the contract ...

To promote the Lakshadweep islands for tourism, India plans to develop a new airfield at Minicoy Island that would be capable of operating commercial and military aircraft, including fighter jets ...

India planning new airport in Lakshadweep for commercial, defence use amid Maldives row: Report "The plan is to have a joint airfield that would be capable of operating fighter jets, ...