Proximity to well developed city i.e. Chandigarh / Mohali will be a major plus point for the middle and senior level management of the factory. Location of an Intra-land Container Depot at Baddi and Chandigarh (in Uttaranchal it is only at Saharanpur, which is far away from Pant Nagar). Location of ICD will improve logistics (particularly for inbound goods). Availability of skilled workers in abundance (very high numbers of ITIs, Polytechnics, Engineering Colleges) There are virtually no law and order problems in H.P. and crime occurrence in the area and on way to the proposed locations is much negligible. Proximity to a well developed airport with 3 flights a day at Chandigarh. If you decide on Raja Ka Bagh, international airport also is nearby. There is complete tax holiday (both VAT and CST) for 10 years at places as close as 70 kms. from Chandigarh. Advanced level of telecommunication infrastructure with more than 60% of metalled road length having OFC. Leader in all developmental indices in the country as per an independent survey. Very low extent of unionisation and virtually no industrial unrest. Much better condition of roads from Delhi up to Delhi.
Large base of IT companies [keyboards, CRT/ LCD monitors, motherboards (proposed shortly) etc.] for fulfilling supply chain. Proposed IT parks locations:
