Demographic Advantage

As per the 2011 Census, the estimated population of Daman and Diu is 3.4 Lakh, and that in Dadar and Nagar Haveli is ~2.4 Lakh, with 75.1% of the people living in urban areas in Daman and Diu and 46.7% of people living in urban areas in Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

The male-female ratio in the UT is higher, with 817 females per 1000 males, and the literacy rate of 76.2% in Dadar and Nagar Haveli and 87.1% in Daman and Diu shows a favourable demographic trend for the UT.

According to the PLFS Survey 2022-23, the worker population ratio in the UT for 15-59-year-olds is 66.6%, and the labour force participation rate for the same age group is 68.4%.

Healthcare Facilities

The UTs of Daman and Diu and Dadar and Nagar Haveli are equipped with healthcare facilities for primary health services. According to the RHS data, the UT has 97 sub-centres, 13 primary health centres, 4 community health centres, and 3 district hospitals to provide timely patient care.

Furthermore, the Marwad Government Hospital in Daman is equipped with modern medical devices for illness detection and timely treatment, as well as supporting healthcare needs. For inclusive healthcare treatment and services, the UT launched the Shramyogi Swasthya Sewa initiative, which provided healthcare services at the doorstep of labourers. 

Educational Facilities

According to the UDISE Report 2021-22, there are 460 schools in the UT with more than 1.3 lakh students enrolled, with a gross enrolment ratio of 89.1 at the primary level and 90.8 at the upper primary level, showcasing the UT administration's efforts to increase the impartment of education among the students of the UT.

There are 3 AICTE-approved engineering and technology institutions in Daman & Diu and 1 management and 1 pharmacy institution in Dadar & Nagar Haveli. The NAMO Medical Education & Research Institute in Silvassa has also recently been developed with a capacity of 177 medical students per year, strengthening medical education and human resources in the UT.

Infrastructure

The UTs of Daman & Diu and Dadar & Nagar Haveli, situated near the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat, have established a network road that spans a total length of 721.71km. The Bombay-Ahmedabad-Delhi NH-8 is at a distance of 12–15 km from Silvassa, and all the villages in the UT are connected via a well-developed network of roads.

The nearest international airport to the UT is Mumbai, with all flights available to all major airports in India and abroad; the nearest domestic airport is Surat. Through rail, the nearest railway station is Vapi on Western Railway, located about 18 km from Silvassa, with all major Mail/Express trains available at Vapi. For Diu, the nearest railway junction is Veraval, which is 90 km away.

The Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor is just 18 km away from the border of Dadar and Nagar Haveli, creating industrial trade and allied opportunities for the UT. 

Sustainability Initiatives

In line with India's sustainable initiatives, the UT has launched a variety of programs for the region's cleaner and greener development. The Devka Village in Daman district, due to its 100% LED Street Lights Initiative and Seaweed Cultivation Training Program for creating sustainable job opportunities, has been recognised as the Best Tourism Village 2023 in the Bronze Category.

The 100% processing of waste in the region earmarks the UT's vision to create a sustainable ecosystem in and around the region.