5 Native Island That can boost India's GDP

BY MONEYCONTROL NEWS May 26, 2024 KHUSHI THAKUR

Island Survey

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PM Interview

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GDP Contribution

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In Lakshdweep, a total investment of Rs 3,600 crore has been made by the government for the infrastructure upgrade and development of the islands.

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In Lakshdweep, a total investment of Rs 3,600 crore has been made by the government for the infrastructure upgrade and development of the islands.

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In Lakshdweep, a total investment of Rs 3,600 crore has been made by the government for the infrastructure upgrade and development of the islands.

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In Lakshdweep, a total investment of Rs 3,600 crore has been made by the government for the infrastructure upgrade and development of the islands.

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In Lakshdweep, a total investment of Rs 3,600 crore has been made by the government for the infrastructure upgrade and development of the islands.

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In Lakshdweep, a total investment of Rs 3,600 crore has been made by the government for the infrastructure upgrade and development of the islands.

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5 Native Island That can boost India's GDP

Island Survey

PM Interview

GDP Contribution

In Lakshdweep, a total investment of Rs 3,600 crore has been made by the government for the infrastructure upgrade and development of the islands.

Lakshadweep Island

In Lakshdweep, a total investment of Rs 3,600 crore has been made by the government for the infrastructure upgrade and development of the islands.

Aggati Island

In Lakshdweep, a total investment of Rs 3,600 crore has been made by the government for the infrastructure upgrade and development of the islands.

Minicoy Island

In Lakshdweep, a total investment of Rs 3,600 crore has been made by the government for the infrastructure upgrade and development of the islands.

Kadmat Island

In Lakshdweep, a total investment of Rs 3,600 crore has been made by the government for the infrastructure upgrade and development of the islands.

Island Development Agency (IDA), to work on developing the islands sustainably. Rs 10,000 crore investment has been made.

Andman and Nicobar Island

In Lakshdweep, a total investment of Rs 3,600 crore has been made by the government for the infrastructure upgrade and development of the islands.

Great Nicobar Island