Y-POWER Score: 62.5 / 100
Ranked 1 of 4 districts in Puducherry
Karaikal has ₹6.1 lakh in savings per working-age adult — in the top 30% of districts nationally. 85% of registered enterprises are in services while 15% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 23% of ITI trainers are certified.