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Addressing this backdrop, Sitharaman's budget announcement regarding Lakshadweep's inclusion in tourism projects is notable. Travel industry expert Nishant Pitti, whose firm EaseMyTrip suspended flight bookings to the Maldives due to the diplomatic row, commended Sitharaman's vision, calling it a "transformative approach."
The Agatti island airport, a crucial gateway to Lakshadweep, experienced the lowest number of flights from April to November 2023, marking an eight-year low with only 1,080 aircraft movements.
A primary culprit in this decline is the stark lack of direct connectivity, with only Alliance Air currently providing a daily flight to Agatti.
The President of Maldives on his five day China visit stated the relation with China and seeks support to boost tourism amidst India-Maldives controversy.