Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for several projects worth Rs 1,150 crore in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. The Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fibre Connection project aims to improve internet speed on the islands by over 100 times. Other projects include the Low Temperature Thermal Desalination plant at Kadmat, Functional Household Tap Connections in Agatti and Minicoy islands, a solar power plant at Kavaratti, and renovations to primary healthcare facilities.