India has proposed a ₹3,600-crore infrastructure upgrade plan for the Lakshadweep islands, aiming to transform them into a tourist hub. The plan includes developing port facilities, peripheral roads, and beachfront amenities. Financed through the Sagarmala scheme, which focuses on port-led development, the initiative aims to boost tourism and generate employment. Despite recent controversy, Lakshadweep's natural beauty lacks sufficient infrastructure, prompting investment to harness its potential and offer an alternative to Maldives.
