Agriculture and industries play an important role in strengthening the economy of the district of Yanam. The agriculturists of Yanam grow several agricultural products of paddy, coconut, groundnut, and pulses in addition to the other miscellaneous crops.
The majority of the indigenous populations are also engaged in the allied economic activities of Fishery and animal husbandry that contributes to building up a strong base for economic development of the district. Yanam houses numerous small scale and medium scale cottage industries of coir making and handicraft items that enables the local craftsmen of the district to earn handsome revenues.
With several important educational institutions, Yanam may truly be said to be the educational hub of Pondicherry. Apart from housing numerous branches of Navodaya Vidyalaya, Yanam boasts of famous Degree Colleges, Polytechnic Institutes, Industrial Technical Institution, and Junior Colleges.
The district of Yanam is endowed with the bounty of nature that casts a magical spell on the tourists. Some of the tourist destinations of Yanam are:
- Venkanna Babu Temple- One of the prominent religious shrines of Yanam, Venkanna Babu temple draws devotees who visit the place to derive divine pleasure
- The new Yanam- Ferry road- An engineering marvel of Yanam, The new Yanam- Ferry road is an important landmark of the district
