Infrastructure

* **Electricity**: Power is distributed by the Electricity Department of the Government of Puducherry; the city generally enjoys a stable power supply compared to neighboring rural areas. * **Water & Sewer**: Municipal water is primarily drawn from groundwater borewells and local lakes. The city is currently upgrading its aging underground sewerage system under the national Smart City Mission. * **Telecommunications**: Excellent 4G/5G cellular coverage and high-speed broadband/fiber internet are provided by major Indian telecom operators (Jio, Airtel, BSNL). * **Smart City Initiatives**: Pondicherry has been selected under the Government of India's Smart Cities Mission, bringing ongoing investments in public Wi-Fi, smart traffic management, and urban beautification.