Explanation:

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi inaugurated Kochi-Lakshadweep islands submarine optical fiber connection (KLI-SOFC) project among various developmental projects worth more than Rs 1,150 crore covering a wide range of sectors including technology,  energy, water resources, healthcare and education.

Highlights of the KLI Project:

• Total link distance: 1,868 kilometres.

• Total cost of project : Rs 1072 crore plus taxes.