Dadra and Nagar Haveli is a Union Territory of the Indian Sub- Continent controlled by the Federal Government of India and therefore the latter is also responsible for the infrastructure of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The President of India nominates an Administrator or 'Lieutenant Governor' who is the Head of the Government of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Silvasa is the capital city and most of the infrastructure of Ddara and Nagar Haveli is regulated from there.
The road and transport infrastructure of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is completely dependent on the the State Transport systems of Gujarat and Maharashtra, which are its neighboring States. The road infrastructure of Dadra and Nagar Haveli can boast of 342 kilometers of road. The National Highway number 8 which is also known as the Western Express Highway touches the Capital Silvasa thus connecting it with most of the Western Indian cities. Vapi and Bombay are the nearest railway station and airport respectively.
The Health care infrastructure in Dadra and Nagar Haveli is not the best in the country but is good enough to cater to the people residing in the Union Territory.
| HEALTH INSTITUTION | NUMBER |
| Homeopathic Hospitals | 1 |
| Ayurvedic Dispensaries | 1 |
| Unani Hospitals | none |
| Homeopathic Dispensary | 1 |
| District Hospitals | 1 |
| Rural Dispensaries | 3 |
| Referral Hospitals | 1 |
| City Family Welfare Center | none |
| Ayurvedic Hospitals | none |
| Medical College | none |
| Unani Dispensaries | none |
As far as the business and economic infrastructure of Dadra and Nagar Haveli is concerned, the region has a locational advantage. With Mumbai and Gujarat as the neighboring States Dadra and Nagar Haveli can carry on easy business and communication. More over the Government of the Union Territory and Indian Federal Government are working towards the improvement of the Industrial infrastructure of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Last Updated on: 4th April 2013
