The geographically and culturally isolated Lakshadweep-- the coral paradise of India remaind in obscurity till 1956 when it was declared a Union Terriroty and a fresh perception of its significance and strategic importance emerged. In this volume, Dr. Abraham George present his pioneering study of the economy and society of lakshadweep in a historical perspective based on his several visits to the islands during 1978 to 1985 and painstaking first hand collection of data. The author has outlined an interesting account of the evolutionary developments of Lakshadweep and portrayed the socail lfie of the islanders and their cultural uniquenes. The author's venture to compute the regional income of Lakshadweep throws light upon an area which was virtually unexplored and his study on teh inocme-expenditure patterns and asset structure of the island thouseholds provide an inisght into the levels of living of the islanders.

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Joining previous editions on other Indian states, this report reviews Lakshadweep’s development experience and highlights issues critical for its future progress. This analysis serves as a useful reference and stimulates informed debate on policy issues facing this tropical paradise of the western coast of India that promises to be an attractive, exotic tourist destination.