Foreword

Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Government of Puducherry is the nodal agency for co-ordination and promotion of Statistical activities in the U.T of Puducherry, constantly endeavoring to collect, compile and disseminate statistical information to meet the challenging needs of Planners of Union Territory of Puducherry. I am happy that the Directorate  is bringing out its Annual Publication entitled “Puducherry at a Glance 2014”. The publication presents a profile of key socio-economic activities and achievements in different sectors of the Union Territory Economy for the year 2013-14. The publication also contains socio-economic indicators, which are essential for formulation of social policy, decision making and for evaluation of the impact of various schemes being implemented by different  Departments.

I am sure that the present issue of the publication “Puducherry at a Glance- 2014” would serve its purpose to Administrators, Planners, Research Scholars and Academicians and all data users who are interested in the developmental progress of the economy of the Union Territory of Puducherry

CHETAN B. SANGHI, I.A.S.
CHIEF SECRETARY
GOVT. OF PUDUCHERRY

PUDUCHERRY
August - 2014