The Railway Ministry has major plans for the development of railway sector in Puducherry, Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan said here on Wednesday.

Speaking at the third edition of CII’s Puducherry IndEx 2026, the Lt. Governor said there was an urgent need for setting up a terminal railway station in Puducherry as it would help in operating more trains from here.

“We will see a new station coming up at Villianur with the Railway Ministry initiating measures in this regard. Steps are also being taken to provide rail connectivity to more destinations and operate faster trains from the territory,” the Lt. Governor said.

He further emphasised the potential of Karaikal as a port-led industrial development centre, stating that increasing port capacity and attracting industries around the port could create significant opportunities for industrial growth in the region. 

The Lt. Governor explained the efforts taken by the Puducherry government to improve air and road connectivity. Touching upon the measures taken to attract more companies, including IT firms, the Lt. Governor said “It is our moral duty to see that the educated youth are provided with right employment opportunities in Puducherry itself.”

He further noted that ease of doing business reforms, including faster and more transparent approvals would be critical to encouraging investments. It was essential to remove all impediments that hamper the progress of the industrial sector, he said.

The three-day industrial exhibition brings together over 70 exhibitors and MSMEs. The event was expected to attract around 3,000 visitors at Suganya Convention Centre, the venue of the expo, CII said in a release.