About · NAF Lakshadweep

About the Foundation

Explore. Protect. Empower. Inspire.

We make the islands' extraordinary marine wilderness accessible — safely, responsibly and unforgettably.

Our Mission

To deliver world-class, safety-first island adventures while protecting Lakshadweep's reefs and empowering its communities.

Our Vision

A future where exploration and conservation move together — where every visitor leaves the islands better than they found them.

Our Objectives

Train island youth as certified guides, fund continuous reef monitoring, and champion low-impact, permit-controlled tourism.

What we do

Adventure, conservation and community — woven into one mission.

From first-time snorkellers to youth training for a career on the water, the Lakshadweep Chapter runs a year-round programme of activities that let people experience the reef while helping protect it.

Ocean Adventures

Guided scuba diving, coral snorkeling, lagoon kayaking, island-hopping, sunrise beach camping and traditional night fishing — across Agatti, Bangaram, Kadmat, Kavaratti, Kalpeni and Minicoy, every activity led by certified instructors.

Youth Instructor Academy

Our Kavaratti academy trains island youth as dive guides, boat handlers and marine naturalists to international standards, creating skilled, year-round livelihoods on the islands.

Reef Conservation

Continuous coral-health monitoring, reef clean-ups and coral-restoration trials, run hand-in-hand with island fisherfolk and marine scientists.

Marine Education

School and college expedition camps, marine-photography workshops and citizen-science dives that turn adventure into hands-on learning about the reef.

Community & Culture

Local-guide and homestay programmes that channel tourism income to island families, while celebrating Lakshadweep's maritime heritage and cuisine.

Safety First

Strict protocols on every outing — certified guides, thorough briefings, quality-checked equipment and close coordination with the Indian Coast Guard.

The Chapter at work