 In 2014, the man of the masses, the visionary, our Honourable Prime Minister Srinarendra Modi made a promise for a change to the people of India. Hargarjal, empowerment of Nari Shakti, Swachh Bharat, free rations for the poor, digital India, direct benefits transfer, housing for all, Aishman Bharat, prosperity for farmers, unprecedented opportunities for the youth. The Honourable Prime Minister, while fulfilling the promises, set benchmark for various developmental parameters in the country. With a vision and guidance of Honourable Prime Minister and along with the relentless and dynamic leadership of Honourable Administrator Shri Praful Patel, Lakshadeep is witnessing the largest developmental milestone in the Archipelago's history. Even after 75 years of independence, the level of development in Lakshadeep Islands has not been commensurate with its potential. However, in the recent decade, the Lakshadeep administration has been ushering in a new development paradigm by focusing on all fronts for the growth and development of the islands. On this historic day, as the islands bloom into a new era, our Honourable Prime Minister is dedicating five prestigious projects worth Rs.1,156 crore to the people of Lakshadeep to assure a positive difference in their lives. Kerala Lakshadeep Islands, Submarine Optical Fibre Cable On 15th August 2020, during his independent speech from the Ramparts of Red Fort, Shreem Narendra Modi announced the dream project of the Submarine Optical Fibre Cable. The usage of the internet is no longer a luxury to the people of Lakshadeep. Today, we are witnessing Lakshapurthy. With the guidance of the Honourable Prime Minister, 11 islands of Lakshadeep have 100 Gbps under KLI Submarine Optical Fibre Cable connectivity project worth Rs.1,072 crore. LTTD, Law Temperature Thermal Desalination Plant, Karmat. Even after 75 years of independence, people of Lakshadeep had difficulty in accessing clean drinking water. The UT administration tied up with the National Institute of Ocean Technology, NIOT, to develop indigenous and cost-effective low-temperature thermal desalination LTTD plant that converts seawater into potable water without reverse osmosis. The LTTD plant at Karmat is worth Rs.32 crores. IRBN, Indian Reserve Battalion In 1996, the Government of India announced the allocation of the India Reserve Battalion, IRBN, for three UTs including Lakshadeep. Under the UTL administration, the construction of an administrative block and 18 men barrack with all amenities for IRB headquarters was completed at an estimated cost of Rs.19 crore. Solar Power Plant The Argypalago relied on diesel-based power plants for electricity generation across 10 islands of Lakshadeep with a capacity of 26 MW. However, the diesel power plant posed multiple obstacles for the administration. During the 4th Island Development Agency meeting shared by the visionary Prime Minister of India, Srinarendra Modi, it was decided to implement solar power projects in the UT of Lakshadeep. Keeping up with the commitment, Solar Energy Corporation of India with the active support of Lakshadeep administration has successfully commissioned 1.4 MW solar power plant in Kavrati at an estimated cost of Rs.16 crore in line with the commitment of our nation towards green and sustainable energy sources. JJM, Jal Jeevan Mission With scarce underground freshwater resources and being surrounded by sea, the islanders had to rely on groundwater wells for drinking water. The water supply through diesel-nation plants was also done through street water supply. UT administration under the Jal Jeevan Mission of the Government of India has taken up house-to-house functional tap connection project in all the inhabited islands of Lakshadeep. On the outset, the work in Agati and Minicoi has already been completed. This marks the beginning of a new era of progress, prosperity and unprecedented opportunities for the people of Lakshadeep, uplifting the islands as a thriving centre of innovation On the vibrant tapestry of India, Vixit Lakshadeep, Modi ki Guarantee