Studies

NO	NAME OF STUDY	CONDUCTED BY	FINDINGS	YEAR
1	Report of the Survey of Marine Algal Resources of Lakshadweep	The Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar,	Determined the standing crop of the seaweeds and their distribution with a view to their immediate utilization for the socio economic betterment of the islanders.	1979
2	Report of the Expert Team on Environmental Assessment of Development activities in Lakshadweep Islands			1985
3	The strategy for the INTEGRATED Development of Lakshadweep Island	Planning Commission, New Delhi	Advised an appropriate strategy for an integrated development of the lakshadweep islands.	1986
4	Report of the Committee constituted by the M/o Transport to draw up a detailed plan for further Development of Harbour Facilities in Lakshadweep Islands	M/o Transport, (Department of Surface Transport)New Delhi		1986
5	Survey of Fishing Potential of Lakshadweep	CMFRI, Cochin		1987
6	Report of Expert Committee on Island Development Institute	Planning Commission – IDA	Advised to provide skilled vocational training and encourage self employment through the institutional approach.	1987
7	Land Use Pattern in Lakshadweep	Dr. Chaturvedi	Indicated future land utilisation strategies both with respect of very small land areas and extensive lagoonal and shallow coastal areas.	1987
8	Proposals for the Developmental Tourism in the Andaman & Lakshadweep Islands	Shri.Romi Khosla Committee	Formulated a clear picture of the holding capacity of the islands.	1987
9	Detailed project Report on Construction of Break water and Wharf on the eastern side of Minicoy Islands, Lakshadweep	Lakshadweep Harbour Works Lakshadweep	Obtained bore hole data for the proposed project.	1987
10	The Structure of Development bodies for the Andaman & Nicobar islands and the Lakshadweep islands.	Management Development Institute on behalf of Planning Commission.	Provided organizational structure of development bodies to be constituted in the unique situation of the islands.	1988
11	Vocational Curriculum in marine fisheries for VII,IXC & X classes in Lakshadweep	Department of ocean Development, Govt.India	Advised to introduce vocational education at High school level so that they can develop a confidence that on completion they can manage the marine living sources and fisheries.	1988
12	Master Plan for Lakshadweep Island for Development of Fisheries	M/o Agriculture, New Delhi	This will help concerned authorities in respective planning for fisheries development in lakshadweep in coming years.	1988
13	Educational Development in Lakshadweep Planning and Dimension	National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration, New Delhi	Advised how to improve the quality and relevance of education in the islands.	1988
14	Guidelines for environmentally sound development Strategy for A&N & Lakshadweep Islands.	Cecil Saldhana on request of IDA	Guided to ensure integrated development strategy is sustainable and environmentally sound	1988
15	Lakshadweep Island Development possibilities	Shri.Romi Khosla Commission		1988
16	Report of the group constituted to look into the Unemployment problem in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep	B.Roy Committee	Prepared immediate and short-term measures required to be taken to tackle the unemployment problem.	1989
17	Restructuring/Redesigning of the Administrative set up of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep	Cochin University of Science & Technology, Cochin	Re-designed the organization structure with emphasis on the coordination control system and the decision authorities at various levels.	1989
18	Maldives and lakshadweep A note on water sanitation in the islands.	Fr.Cecil J.Saldhana	A comparative study of water and sanitation in the islands.	1989
19	Report of the Working Group for Waste lands Development Sector in the VIII Five Year Plan	M/o E & F New Delhi		1989
20	Geophysical and Hydrogeological Studies for the Assessment of Ground water Resources potential in the U.T of Lakshadweep	Centre for Earth Science Studies, Trivandrum	Generated data for water resource assessment for developing appropriate technology for its exploitation.	1989
21	Expert committee report on construction of buildings in lakshadweep A&N islands.		Guidelines for the implementation strategy for the design of Govt. buildings and the promotion of the use of appropriate building materials.	1989
22	Project Report for Deployment of Solar Photo Voltaic Systems in the Lakshadweep Islands	Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd, Electronic Division Bangalore	Advised for direct conversion of sunlight into electricity, thus minimizing pollution from diesel as well as Air & Noise.	1989
23	Wave Power Potential of the Lakshadweep and Andaman Nicobar Islands	Centre for Earth Science Studies, Trivandrum	Useful reference material in making policy decisions and planning criteria for the development of islands with the present day technological developments.	1990
24	Report on Establishing a Mini cement plant at Kavaratti Island .	Kerala Industrial & Technical Consultancy Organization Ltd. Kochi.	Advised to establish a mini cement plant of 20 T/D capacity to manufacture white cement.	1990
25	Water Resources in Kavaratti island and appraisal	National Geophysical Research Institute Hyderabad	Envisaged a hazard free scheme for development of water resources at Kavaratti.	1990
26	A Study of Training needs for Lakshadweep Islands	Institute of Applied Manpower Research New Delhi.	Assessed demand for various skills over the next decade	1991
27	Land Use Plan for Lakshadweep	National Transportation Planning & Research Centre (NATPAC), Trivandrum	Advised a better environment, Preservation of natural resource and Integrated Development	1991
28	Studies on Ornithological Survey of Pitti Island.	Madras Naturalist Society, Madras	Fformulated a proper conservation policy for protecting the nesting colony which has been badly affected by human interference and natural causes.	1991
29	Lakshadweep Infrastructure for Inter Island Ferries.	Govt. of India ,Ministry of Surface Transport.	The new landing facilities and their environmental impact consequent on the introduction IIF are discussed.	1991
30	Lakshadweep Infrastructure for inter island ferries	M/o Surface Transport GOI		1991
31	Construction and Innovation of FRP Fishing Boats	CIFT, Kochi & Samudra Engineering Company Aroor, Kerala.		1992
32	Studies on Coastal Morphology, Sediment movement and bathymetry in selected Islands of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep	Centre for Earth Science Studies, Trivandrum	Generated base line data on the long term erosional and acrretional behavior of the beach.	1993
33	Report of the Expert Group set up by Planning Commission on prospects of Rubber, Coir and Boat Building Industries in Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep group of islands	Development Commissioner (Small Scale Industries) M/o Industry, New Delhi		1993
34	A study of Correlates of Academic Achievement of Scheduled Tribe Students of Lakshadweep	Dr. Thampi Durai, Govt. High School, Kavaratti	Studied the level of academic achievement, academic achievement motivation and personality adjustment of the ST students of high School in lakshadweep	1994
35	A comprehensive design of Waste water collection, treatment and disposal system for Kavaratti Island UT of Lakshadweep	Centre for Environmental Science & Technology, Shri. Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering Mysore	Designed an efficient system for waste water collection, treatment and disposal system for Kavaratti Island	1994
36	Ground Water Resources and Management in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep Part.III Andrott & Minicoy Island	Central Ground Water Board, New Delhi	Aassessed methodology for resource evaluation in this islands for adapting climatic water balance.	1995
37	Assessment of Ground Water Recharge in Kavaratti Island U.T of Lakshadweep	Centre for Earth science Studies, Trivandrum	Eestimated the ground water recharge, temporal change in the geometry and physico chemical properties of fresh water lens and to evaluate the ground water resource potential, water level fluctuation etc.	1995
38	Taxonomic and Ecological Survey of the Lakshadweep for Perumal Marine park	Goa university, Goa.	Surveyed the marine fauna and flora of the Lakshadweep, to obtain quantitative data on the density, distribution and community characteristics of corals and associated organisms and suggested guidelines for establishing a marine park.	1996
39	Development of Comprehensive Waste Management System for Lakshadweep Islands	NEERI, Nagpur	Designed appropriately for collection and transportation of the entire quantity of the solid waste generated in the collection area for its possible processing and ultimate disposal.	1996
40	The Kavaratti Island – An Environmental Study	Environmental Resource Research Centre, Trivandrum	Undertaken EIA study of island and recommended the guidelines with regard to CRZ regulations.	1996
41	Report of the Expert Committee on Ocean Part of the Coastal Zone	Department of Ocean Development New Delhi	Considered environment related activities for the purpose of Ocean regulation area.	1996
42	Tinnakara Island – An Environmental Study	Environmental Resource Research Centre, Trivandrum	Undertaken EIA study of island and recommended the guidelines with regard to CRZ regulations	1996
43	Identification of Air-strip Corridors based on Environmental Impact Assessment in Kavaratti, Andrott, Kadmat, Kiltan and Minicoy Islands of Lakshadweep	Centre for Earth Science Studies, Trivandrum	Suitability assessment with respect to Coastal Zone regulation.	1996-97
44	Education and Health Profile of Families in Marumakkathayam System with Special reference to Women and Children	The Research Institute, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Kochi	Focused the various characteristic features associated with education and health aspects of women and children and the extent and effect of the Marumakkathayam system on the islanders	1997
45	Studies on Coastal Erosion and Sediment Movement in Selected Islands of U.T of Lakshadweep	Centre for Earth Science Studies, Trivandrum		1997
46	Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction System (COMAPS)- Annual Report 1996-97	Centre for Earth Science Studies Trivandrum	Studied the physical and biological parameters of the marine environment of the islands.	1997
47	Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction System (COMAPS)- Annual Report 1997-98	Centre for Earth Science Studies Trivandrum	Do	1998
48	Pilot Coral Reef Monitoring Exercise, Kadmat Island, Lakshadweep	NIO Goa	This report details the activities undertaken as part of this exercise, the results obtained and the future action plans that are being conceived.	1999
49	Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment of the Mini Air-strip at Minicoy Island, U.T of Lakshadweep	-do-	Established the base line environmental status of the area	1999-00
50	Marine Environmental Impact Assessment on the proposed hatchery for ornamental fishes at Agatti	Dr. V N Shankaranarayanan, DD (RTD), NIO, Cochin	Compilation of environmental data from the project area with reference to EIA and to establish a data base on water quality parameters based on the data collected.	1999
51	Coral and Sea grass mortality in reefs: Microbial Pathogens and Environmental Disturbances	NIO, Goa		2000
52	Study on Environmental Impact Assessment of IX Five Year Plan	Lakshadweep Administration	The long time survival of lakshadweep islands depends upon protection, preservation and conservation of its unique and extremely fragile ecosystems. All developmental plans in the islands have therefore to be ecologically compatible and must avoid ecological stress.	2000
53	Coastal Ocean Monitoring and Prediction System (COMAPS)- Annual Report 1999-2000	Centre for Earth Science Studies Trivandrum	Do	2000
54	Studies on Coastal Erosion and Sediment Movement in selected islands of UT of Lakshadweep	Centre for Earth Science Studies, Trivandrum		2001
55	Survey of Coral Reefs, lagoon, Eco-System Salient features of the habitate, flora and fauna etc. and suggestions and conservation for Perumal Par, Pitti and Amini Island in Lakshadweep	University of Goa
56	Lakshadweep an Environmental Impact Assessment	-do-
57	Master Plan for Transport System in the Andaman Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep	NATPAC
58	Guidelines and questionnaire for impact Assessment of Shipping and Harbour Project.	GOI, M/o E & F
59	A blue print for Industrial Development	Small Industries Service Institute, Govt. of India, Trichur
60	Action oriented Industry Potential report of the UT of Lakshadweep	-do-
61	Report of the study team on Development of Coir Industry in Lakshadweep	Coir Board
62	Feasibility Report on Demonstration Plant for coconut Processing at Andrott, Lakshadweep	Regional Research Laboratory, Trivandrum
63	Report on Agronomic practices for the development of Lakshadweep	Central Plantation Cro Research Institute, Kasargod
64	Implementation of National Policy on Education Vocalisation in Lakshadweep	National Institute Educational Planning & Administration, New Delhi.
65	Water Quality of Lakshadweep	NEERI
66	Utilisation of Non-Conventional Energy Devices and System in Lakshadweep Group of Island	Department of Non-Conventional Energy, New Delhi
67	Management of Renewable Resources. An Science and Technology programme.	Science Advisory Council to the Prime Minister
68	Report of the team of Experts constituted to suggest Pilot Schemes to combat erosion in Lakshadweep	C.W.P.R.S
69	Ecologically sensitive Architecture Experts Committee report on constitution of Buildings in Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Island.	Group of Architects
70	Recommendations of the Expert Committee on Health Department of Lakshadweep	Dr. A.K. Bhattachariya Committee
71	Integrated Telecommunication Plan for Island Communities	Department of Telecommunications, New Delhi	Advised to provide communication from the islands to the mainland and also between the islands.
72	Report on Building Materials in Andaman, Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands	Centre for Science & Technology for Rural Development Trichur	This report examines traditional and imported materials.