Rangasamy cites income growth, public services and job measures in Independence Day speech
Chief Minister N. Rangasamy said on Saturday that the per capita income of the Union Territory of Puducherry has increased to ₹3,06,119, attributing the rise to policy measures implemented by his administration over recent years. He delivered the remarks after hoisting the national flag during Independence Day celebrations held on the Beach Promenade in Puducherry.
In a broadly policy-focused address, the Chief Minister highlighted initiatives across agriculture, dairy, fisheries, education, health and industry departments. He also described administrative and infrastructure measures intended to improve urban services such as traffic management, drinking water supply and prevention of waterlogging, and said the government was working to expand job opportunities for youth.
"The government had taken several measures to improve the livelihoods of all sections of society," the Chief Minister said, thanking voters for re-electing the AINRC-BJP alliance in the 2026 Assembly polls and noting continued cooperation with the Central government.
Transport sector figures, electric buses and infrastructure
Mr. Rangasamy reported stronger receipts from the public transport sector. He said the Pondicherry Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) earned ₹200 crore in revenue in the financial year 2025-26, and so far in the current fiscal year the corporation has realised ₹59.09 crore.
The Chief Minister also referred to the Union government's PM e-Bus Sewa scheme: in-principle sanction has been received for around 75 electric vehicles, of which 25 have already been purchased and deployed in service in the Union Territory. In addition, he said the territorial administration secured in-principle approval under the Central Government’s Capital Investment Scheme for 132 new bus shelters across the U.T.
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| PRTC revenue (FY 2025-26) | ₹200 crore |
| PRTC revenue (current fiscal to date) | ₹59.09 crore |
| Electric buses sanctioned (PM e-Bus Sewa) | 75 (in-principle) |
| Electric buses purchased and deployed | 25 |
| Bus shelters (in-principle approval) | 132 |
Employment and sectoral measures
The Chief Minister said administrative action is underway to recruit 74 junior engineers in the Public Works Department through a written examination. He also outlined targeted measures to improve livelihoods of agricultural and dairy farmers, and cited policy interventions in fisheries and schemes for Adi Dravidar communities, though he did not provide detailed financials for these programmes in the address.
On civic infrastructure, Mr. Rangasamy indicated the administration was preparing a Waterways Master Plan. He said work is in progress to tackle waterlogging and to enhance the drinking water supply, while steps are being taken to improve traffic conditions in urban areas.
- Per capita income for the U.T.: ₹3,06,119.
- PRTC revenue reported at ₹200 crore (FY 2025-26) and ₹59.09 crore so far this fiscal.
- Transport upgrades include 75 electric buses sanctioned (25 deployed) and 132 bus shelters approved in principle.
Mr. Rangasamy thanked voters for returning the AINRC-BJP alliance to power in the 2026 Assembly elections, and said his government will continue working with the Central administration led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fulfil local aspirations. The speech outlined broad policy directions; specific timelines and budget details for many of the measures mentioned were not disclosed during the address.
