Y-POWER Score: 47.3 / 100
Ranked 25 of 38 districts in Tamil Nadu
Cuddalore has ₹3.7 lakh in savings per working-age adult — close to the national median. 77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 72% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 3% of ITI trainers are certified.