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Prime Minister Narendra Modi attempted snorkeling on Thursday during his stay in Lakshadweep. In a post on X (formerly called Twitter), he shared several pictures of corals and fish. He also advised people to add the spot to their bucket list.

“For those who wish to embrace the adventurer in them, Lakshadweep has to be on your list. During my stay, I also tried snorkeling—what an exhilarating experience it was,” the prime minister posted on X on Thursday.

On Lakshadweep, PM Modi said that he is in "awe of the stunning beauty of its islands and the incredible warmth of its people". "I had the opportunity to interact with people in Agatti, Bangaram and Kavaratti. I thank the people of the islands for their hospitality," PM Modi added.

PM Modi also shared two pictures of early morning walks and called it as the "moments of pure bliss".

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The PM said that Lakshadweep is not just a group of islands; it is a timeless legacy of traditions and a testament to the spirit of its people.

"My visit has been an enriching journey of learning and growing," PM Modi said.

He also said that the focus of his government is to uplift lives through enhanced development.

"Our focus in Lakshadweep is to uplift lives through enhanced development. In addition to creating futuristic infrastructure, it is also about creating opportunities for better healthcare, faster internet and drinking water, while protecting as well celebrating the vibrant local culture. The projects that were inaugurated reflect this spirit," the PM said.

The PM laid the foundation stone of development projects worth over Rs 1,150 crore in Agatti on Tuesday.

The PM inaugurated the Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection (KLI - SOFC) project in a move to resolve the challenge of slow internet speed in the Union Territory.

He also inaugurated the Low-Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) plant at Kadmat, which will produce 1.5 lakh litres of clean drinking water every day, and the Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) in all households of Agatti and Minicoy islands.

Other projects that were dedicated to the nation include the solar power plant at Kavaratti, which is the first-ever battery-backed solar power project of Lakshadweep.

The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of the renovation of the Health Care facility in Kalpeni and the construction of five model Anganwadi Centres (Nand Ghars) in the five islands of Androth, Chetlat, Kadmat, Agatti and Minicoy.