On March 31, 2022 the Indian National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) performed a groundbreaking/ foundation stone-laying ceremony for a pilot OTEC-powered desalination plan on Kavaratti Island in Lakshadweep. The “bhoomi puja” ceremony was performed by Administrator Praful Patel with the director of NIOT.
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The Bhoomi puja for OTEC powered desalination plant in Kavaratti was performed by the Honorable Administrator of U.T. Lakshadweep Shri. Praful. K. Patel in the presence of Dr. G.A.Ramadass,Director,NIOT,
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Dr. Purnima Jalihal, Dr. G.Venkatesan on 31-03-2022@moesgoi @CentreCoastal pic.twitter.com/Ba3dVCiMfI