Snapshot

89% of India's polyester yarn is produced in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

There are over 7,100 industrial units in the UT, around 85% of which lie in the MSME sector. Major industries present in the region are chemicals, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, plastics and textiles.

The Union Territory (UT) of Daman and Diu consists of two districts, namely Daman and Diu, situated on the western coast of India at about 700 km away from each other.

Daman is on the mainland near the southern portion of Gujarat, with Vapi being the nearest railway station on Western Railway line. The major river of the region, Daman Ganga river, divides the district into two separate parts. The river Bhagwan runs along the northern border of the district whereas the river Kalem runs along the southern border.

On the other hand, Diu is an island near Junagarh district in Gujarat, with Delwada being the nearest railway station. The district has 21 km of the coastal region and is straddled by Chasi river in the north and the Arabian sea on the remaining three sides.