THRUST AREAS

Information Technology

The Knowledge based sunrise industry growing stronger with time. A large pool of IT professionals, state-of-the-art communications facilities available at Puducherry. Most comprehensive and futuristic IT policy and incentives announced for the IT industry

Textiles

The traditional business of Puducherry. Specialized skilled manpower available. Fabric produced is of the highest quality with promising demand in the overseas market.


Leather Products

Skilled craftsman manufacturing world class leather products. The largest items of exports from Puducherry.

Auto Components

With the coming up of auto giants like Ford and Hyundai in neighdouring State, there is good scope for establishing ancillary units.

Marine Products

Marine catch amounting to 40000 tonnes. Huge untapped potential for processing units. Great scope for shrimp culture and crab farming. A modern fishing harbor coming up at Thengaithittu, Puducherry. and also at Karukalacheri, Karaikal

Agro Processing

Much sought after destination for Agro Food processing, floriculture ventures like cut flowers and for cultivating medicinal and aromatic plants. Huge pool of trained manpower available at much cheaper rates than elsewhere. Good potential for Guava pulp and processing units.