Why Kollam Port stands to gain from Lakshadweep’s big tourism plans

It’s the shortest sea route from Minicoy Island to mainland India

With the Lakshadweep administration set to turn the archipelago into a top-rated tourist destination, Kollam Port stands to gain a lot due to its strategic location. The shortest sea route from Minicoy Island to mainland India, the port has the potential to become a centre of cruise tourism and cargo movement once it becomes fully operational.

Located around 200 nautical miles from Minicoy, it can function as a major transit point and transform Kollam into a bustling seaport city. "Since the biggest eco-tourism project announced by the administration is coming up in Minicoy Island, Kollam Port will be an ideal choice for tourism and cargo operations. If they are planning to develop the island into a global destination within a couple of years, they can't ignore Kollam Port," says an official.