- overview
- strengths
- policies
- agencies
Capital of two states, governed by the Central Government.
One of India's best planned and cleanest urban centres.
Heads the list of Indian states and union territories in HDI.
Attracts over 1.5mn tourists each year for varied purposes.
86.1% literacy rate in the union territory as per 2011 census.
US$5.7bn GSDP recorded during fiscal fiscal year 2018-19.
Chandigarh
US$3,878
per capita income in Chandigarh - fourth highest in the country
Location
Chandigarh is at the centre of large engineering and agricultural industries
2,900
small scale and 15 large and medium scale units are present in the UT
Infrastructure
efficient urban planning has made Chandigarh ideal for investment
Renewables
contribute over 67% of the territory’s overall power requirement
Chandigarh Administration
+91-172-2740641
Chandigarh has one of the highest per capita incomes in the country and has been rated as “Wealthiest Town” in India.
Industries Department
+91-172 270 2401
Industries Department looks after the all-round Industrial Policy and Promotion in the Union Territory; it provides direct assistance, regulation and coordination of industry-promoting activities.
Ease of Doing Business
+91-172-2679006
Apart from its manufacturing, engineering and agricultural advantages, Chandigarh has also come up as an IT and innovation hub.
Chandigarh Industrial & Tourism Development Corporation
+91-172-2704761, 2704356
