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Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Only 1. The Union Cabinet approved an undersea optical fiber cable link to connect 11 islands of Lakshadweep with Kochi in mainland India at an estimated cost of ₹1, 072 crores, including operational expenses for five years. Hence 1 statement is correct.

Detailed explanation-2: -India’s first optical fiber factory has been established in “Mandidweep". Mandideep Industrial Area is located in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lakshadweep Islands will soon have an enhanced mobile network connectivity as the Department of Telecom, under the Ministry of Communication, has approved a Rs 61-crore telecom development package, which includes new 4G towers and laying of 225 km of optical fibre internet connectivity.