Projects Under Progress

1. Family Entertainment Complex in Pondicherry - Approx. project cost - Rs.35 crores.
2. Five Start Resort in Pondicherry - Approx. project cost - Rs.10 crores.
3. Eco Beach Park at Karaikal - Approx project cost - Rs.5.50 crores
4. Thirunallar Temple Town Development - Approx project cost - Rs.220 crores

Up coming projects in Pondicherry

• Special Tourism Development Zone at Manapet, Pondicherry
  
• Development of Chunnambar Water Front in Pondicherry
  
• Development of Laser Show Complex.
  
• Development of Heritage Tourism Products.
  
• Development and beautification of Botanical Garden.
  
• Development of International Convention Centre
  
• Development of Star Category Resorts/Hotels.
  
• Development of Theme Parks & Amusement Parks.
  
• Development of Film City
  
• Development of Oceanarium.
  
• Development of lagoons.
  
• Development of Yacht Marina
  
• Development of Handicraft Bazar near Gandhi Thidal in Pondicherry.

Thrust Areas

Information Technology

• Knowledge based sunrise industry
• Large pool of IT professionals, state of the art communication facilities

Textiles

• Production of high quality fabric
  
• Presence of specialized manpower
  
• High demand in the Overseas market

Leather

• Production of world class leather products
  
• Presence of skilled manpower
  
• Largest item of exports.

Auto Components

• Emergence of a number of auto giants such as Ford and Hyundai at Chennai
  
• Good scope for the establishment of ancillary units.

Marine Products

• Modern fishing harbour at Thengaithittu, Pondicherry and also at Karukalacheri, Karaikal in the pipeline.
  
• Large untapped potential for processing units.
  
• Good scope in shrimp culture and crab farming

Agro Processing

• Sought after destination for Agro Food processing
  
• Scope for floriculture ventures like cut flowers and for cultivating medicinal and aromatic plants.
  
• Good potential for Guava pulp and processing units.

Investment Opportunities

• Information Technology and software Development
  
• Electronics
  
• Agro processing including marine products
  
• Textiles including garments
  
• Leather Products, Foot wears
  
• Light Engineering including Auto Components
  
• Tourism
  
  • Heritage and Star Hotels
    
  • Food courts and restaurants
    
  • Amusement parks
    
  • Arts & Crafts village
    
  • Boutiques
    
  • Eco-tourism
    
  • Beach resorts
    
  • Health centres and spas
    
  • Convention centres
    
  • Entertainment multiplex