Chandigarh Business Opportunities | Infrastructure | Knowledge City | Tourism
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| the Rock Garden |
Chandigarh is a unique union territory of India. It is the only city which is the capital city of two states which is Punjab and Haryana simultaneously. Chandigarh is the first planned city of India and is known for its architecture and landscapes.
It is bordered by Kandi in the north east and Sirowal and alluvial plains in the remaining parts.The principle religions are Sikhism and Hinduism and the principle languages are Hindi, Punjabi and English.
The total area of Chandigarh is 114 Sq Km which lies at an altitude varying from 304.8 to 365.76 meters above sea level and located in the foothills of Shivalik Hill ranges. It is the gateway of many neighbouring states and opening up investment opportunities in Tourism Indusry. Chandigarh has literacy rate of 86.43 percent and the total population is 1.05 million.
Major industries include food, repair service, basic metals and alloys but analysts suggest future development into a “Knowlede city”.
Business Opportunities
Chandigarh is one of the preferred and fastest growing investment hotspots in India. It is a gateway to the hilly state of Himachal Pardesh and is easily accessible from all the neighboring cities like Punjab, Haryana and Delhi. As a result , it has many investment opportunities in the tourism sector.Chandigarh’s economy is dominated by various industrial units relating to food products, repair services, basic metals and alloys. Also, due to its competent manpower resorce base, it is a preferred destination for the global information technology companies and has he potential to become a knowledge city in the years to come.
Information Technology
Chandigarh provides an ideal stage for the growth of the information technology culture and for optimum utilization of the benefits of IT Revolution. The Chandigarh government has the goal of creating a knowledge base society through extensive use of IT. The ultimate goal is to use IT as a channel for effective interaction between the administration and the public.
Tourism
Chandigarh is one of the cleanest and greenest cities in India, with rich human resource base and cultural heritage. It is famous for its landscapes and some of its great architectural creations.
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| Sukhna Lake |
Chandigarh also acts as a gateway to many pilgrimage centers in the neighboring states of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. It offers places of varying interest to tourists which includes the Rock Garden, the Rose Garden, Sukhna Lake, Pinjore Garden, the Museum and Art Gallery, the City Museum, the Tower of Shadows , the Geometric Hill Museum of Evolution, Kala Gram, Log huts, Nepli Forests, Fitness Trails in Leisure valley, National Gallery of Portraits, The Central Plaza, the International Doll Museum and Smriti Upvan.
Infrastructure
In order to attract investment into the territory, the government of Chandigarh has undertaken various infrastructure projects to provide sound physical connectivity with other parts of the country.
Chandigarh's efficient transportation system and power generating system made the the territory a popular investment spot for investors.
Roadways
The Union Territory of Chandigarh is well served by an excellent road network. Its asphlat roads are changed into RCC roads as a part of its long term project.
The Chandigarh government paying for the road construction by purchasing plastic waste from Rag Pickers.
The unique feature of Chandigarh’s road is its classified 7-V’s Road systems.
- V-1 – Fast roads connecting Chandigarh to other towns
- V-2 – Arterial Roads
- V-3 – Fast vehicular sector dividing roads
- V-4 – Meandering shopping streets
- V-5 – Sector circulation roads
- V-6 – Access roads to houses
- V-7- Foot paths and cycle tracks
In this buses can only run through V-1 to V-4 roads and walls are installed on V-3 roads to separate the sectors. This road system not only helps for the traffic circulation, but also effective in controlling the noise level and pollution in residential areas. Chandigarh’s road system connects into number of popular towns and pilgrimage centers near by.
The newly introduced grid transport system in local bus services shortened the traveling time for the passengers.
Railways
Chandigarh railway station is about 8 kilometers from the city center. Shatabdi express and Himalayan Queen provide two train services on a daily basis between Chandigarh and delhi. Paschim express connects the city to Mumbai, Sadbhavna to Lucknow, Kerala Sampark kranti to kerala and Chennai express to Chennai.
Aviation
Chandigarh’s airport is 12 kilometers from the city center. Indian Airlines and Jet Airways connect Chandigarh and Delhi., Leh and Amristar. There is a well maintained tourist information center at the airport.
The Chandigarh government is also working on upgrades of Chandigarh airport to international level to enhance its connectivity to the other parts of the world and to improve its export potential.
Power
Chandigarh has one of the better power supply and electricity distribution systems in India. It gets power from neighboring states and central government projects. All the villages around the city stand electrified and have been extended the facility of pubic lighting.
The government has undertaken a project to provide uninterrupted power supply with a reliability of 99.99 percent. Also, a new grid transport system has been introduced for a quick and efficient public transportation system in the city.
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