How has land been prepared for growing bananas and vegetables in parts of Lakshadweep?

In parts of Lakshadweep, land preparation for the cultivation of bananas, vegetables, edible root crops, and millet involves a specific process to overcome the limitations of the local soil. Because the islands are primarily composed of sandy soil derived from coral, the underlying coral is first excised. Following this, the resulting tracts are fertilized with organic matter to make the ground suitable for agriculture.1