Lakshadweep tourism (spots)

What Lakshadweep tourism (spots) does

The U.T. Administration of Lakshadweep is a Government of India administrative entity responsible for governing India's smallest Union Territory — an archipelago of 36 islands (10 inhabited) covering 32.69 sq km in the Arabian Sea, 220–440 km from Kochi, Kerala. The entity is not a commercial company; it is headed by an Administrator (currently Shri Praful Patel) appointed by the President of India and reports through the Ministry of Home Affairs. Its core operational product is the official digital portal at lakshadweep.gov.in, built on India's S3WaaS (Secure, Scalable, Sugamya Website as a Service) platform and hosted by the National Informatics Centre (NIC). The portal integrates Digital India services including Aadhaar authentication for e-permits, ship ticket booking, electricity bill payment, and recruitment examinations, and offers accessibility tools (high-contrast mode, font adjustment, screen-reader support, multi-language Hindi/English).

The Administration's tourism offering is structured around a regulated-access model: all visitors to Lakshadweep require entry permits issued by the Administration, creating a controlled visitor flow into a fragile island ecosystem. Core tourism products include the Entry Permit System, an Island Directory covering all 10 inhabited islands (Agatti, Amini, Andrott, Bangaram, Bitra, Chetlat, Kadmat, Kalpeni, Kavaratti, Kiltan, Minicoy), curated Tourist Packages, Adventure Activities (scuba diving, surfing, water sports), and an Accommodation Booking information layer. Distribution occurs through 14 ship ticketing counters and designated guest houses. Tourism packages with pricing are routed through a separate marketing portal (lakshadweeptourism.com); no package pricing is disclosed on the UT Administration website.

The entity does not operate a commercial revenue model — it is funded through the Government of India, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. A development arm, Lakshadweep Development Corporation Limited, exists as an adjacent operating subsidiary. Marketing efforts rely on government channels: the official website, the Lakshadweep Tourism portal, media/photo galleries, and participation in flagship government events such as the G20 Programme (September 2023). A mobile app was launched in May 2025, expanding digital service delivery to residents and visitors. Headcount data is sparse — the firmographic record lists 10 employees — and the resident population of Lakshadweep is 64,473 (Census 2011).

Name

Lakshadweep tourism (spots)

Legal name

U.T. Administration of Lakshadweep

Website

https://lakshadweep.nic.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The U.T. Administration of Lakshadweep is a Government of India administrative entity that governs India's smallest Union Territory, an archipelago of 36 islands, and operates the official digital portal for regulated tourism services including entry permits, island information, adventure activities, and accommodation bookings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Island Tourism / Destination Tourism Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Tour Operators (561520), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (487)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Permitting, Reservations & Visitor Information Services (Passes, Booking, Visitor Centers) (THAAAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recreation & Activity Services (Hiking, Boating, Climbing, Fishing—Guided/Authorized) (THAAAGAF), Island, Beach & Resort Travel Agencies (THAKAFAL)

Keywords

• Island tourism services
• Entry permit system
• Beach destination tourism
• Adventure water sports
• Coral reef tourism

Headquarters

HQ city

Kavaratti

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The U.T. Administration of Lakshadweep operates the official tourism portal and destination management system for India's smallest Union Territory, a 36-island archipelago. The Administration regulates access through an entry permit system, offers curated tourist packages, adventure activities (scuba diving, surfing), accommodation information, and provides an island directory for visitors. The portal integrates Aadhaar authentication, Digital India services, and accessibility tools to facilitate regulated tourism.

Product overview

Lakshadweep operates as a government tourism portal under the UT Administration, offering a unified digital platform that connects tourists to the islands' offerings. The core product is the official tourism portal (https://lakshadweep.gov.in) which integrates entry permit services, island directory, tourist packages, adventure activities, and accommodation information into a single service. Since entry to Lakshadweep islands is restricted and requires permits, the portal serves as the primary gateway for tourism services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lakshadweep Official Tourism Portal Official government website serving as the primary digital platform for Lakshadweep tourism, providing information about islands, entry permits, accommodations, tourist packages, and travel guidance for visitors.
• Entry Permit System Electronic permit system allowing tourists to apply for entry permits required to visit Lakshadweep islands, which are restricted areas. Uses Aadhaar authentication for e-permit applications.
• Tourist Packages Curated tourism packages offered for visiting various Lakshadweep islands, providing structured travel itineraries for visitors.
• Adventure Activities Adventure tourism offerings including scuba diving, surfing, and other water sports activities available across the islands.
• Accommodation Booking Information portal for tourist accommodations including guest houses and lodging facilities across the islands.
• Island Directory Comprehensive directory of 36 islands including 10 inhabited islands (Agatti, Amini, Andrott, Bangaram, Bitra, Chetlat, Kadmat, Kalpeni, Kavaratti, Kiltan, Minicoy) with individual pages providing island-specific information.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• National Informatics Centre (NIC)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNIC, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India, developed and hosts the official Lakshadweep UT Administration website. Provides technical infrastructure and digital services support for government portals including eOffice Lakshadweep.
• Digital India InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLakshadweep Administration participates in Digital India programme, integrating digital services for citizens including health ID cards, Aadhaar authentication for permits and services, and online government utilities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Seychelles Tourism Board: Island nation tourism board with similar exclusivity, eco-tourism, and diving focus. Comparable as a small-island premium destination in the Indian Ocean targeting high-value visitors.
• Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau: South Asian island destination marketing body. Comparable as a competing regional island brand with similar exotic positioning, beach offerings, and adventure tourism components.
• Visit Maldives: National tourism marketing organization for the Maldives, an Indian Ocean island nation. The closest international competitor for premium beach, diving, and honeymoon travelers seeking uncrowded tropical experiences.
• Tourism Authority of Thailand: National tourism organization with an established island tourism portfolio including diving and beach experiences. Comparable as a much larger regional competitor in the Asian island tourism market.
• Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority: Indian Ocean island destination competing for premium beach, diving, and cultural tourism. Comparable as a controlled-access exotic island destination with similar visitor profile.

Direct peers

• Kerala Tourism: Neighboring Indian state tourism board with established beach, backwater, and adventure offerings. Comparable both as the gateway region for Lakshadweep visitors (departures from Kochi) and as a competing coastal destination.
• Andaman & Nicobar Islands Tourism: Indian Union Territory with parallel island tourism profile and restricted-area permit regimes. The closest direct peer given shared UT status, island geography, and protected-area access controls.
• Karnataka Tourism: Indian state tourism board with beach, heritage, and adventure offerings. Comparable as a domestic peer operating in the same national tourism ecosystem and competing for similar traveler segments.
• Goa Tourism: Indian state tourism board focused on beach and adventure tourism with high domestic visitor volumes. Comparable as a domestic Indian beach destination competing for the same leisure traveler segment.

Broad incumbents

• Incredible India (Ministry of Tourism): National tourism brand under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Comparable as the umbrella marketing organization under which Lakshadweep tourism operates and from which it derives policy and promotional support.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/administration-of-union-territory-of-lakshadweep

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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