He presented President's police medals for meritorious services to various police personnel.
Kataria gave away the Chief Minister's Rolling Trophy jointly to 36 schools including a few government schools for scoring cent percent pass in the SSLC public examination in March last year.
In a message released on the occasion, he said Puducherry encouraged establishment of eco-friendly industries units consuming less water and power by entrepreneurs.
He said a sum of Rs 89.39 crores had been earmarked for strengthening the power infrastructures during the fiscal 2013-2014.
Several departments presented tableaux highlighting various schemes implemented by them in Puducherry. Cultural programme by students of various schools marked the highlight of the celebration which lasted two hours.