Lakshadweep : The Coral Paradise of India

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction: historical background-administrative set up-judiciary. 2. Geo-physical background : Geo-physical background. 3. Climate. 4. Water resources. 5. Soils. 6. Flora and Fauna : flora-fauna. 7. Population : education - health - occupation. 8. Agriculture : land reforms - land use - cropping pattern. 9. Industry. 10. Power, transport and communication : power - transport and communication. 11. Trade and commerce. 12. Science and technology. 13. Social and cultural heritage. 14. Tourism. 15. Environment. 16. Conclusion. Appendix. References. Materials/information collected from Kavaratti, Lakshadweep.