Economy of Orissa

The economy of Orissa is a balanced mix of agricultural and industrial sectors. The Orissa economy has been boosted with the presence of modern infrastructural facilities. The transportation system has been upgraded with well maintained road networks, an international airport at Bhubaneswar , major ports and rail network connecting all major cities of the country.

Stress has been given on the improvement of the power sector. The extensive telecom network in Orissa constitutes mostly of modern microwave systems and optical fibers. In the agricultural sector, the presence of fertile soils and favorable climate have aided Orissa to emerge as one of the leading agricultural states of the country. The state is also one of the major fish producing states.

A list of the major contributors to the Orissa economy and leading industries of the state are:

Agriculture
Forest based husbandry
Minerals
Cement
Paper
Sugar
Fertilizer
Iron and steel
Handloom
Information and technology

The steel plants in Orissa are greatly responsible for the industrial boom that the state has witnessed in the recent past. The active presence of companies and organizations like ESSAR, Steel Authority of India, POSCO, Nilachal Ispat Nigam Limited, Jindal Steel etc. have resulted in the overall improvement of the industrial scenario of the state. The significance of small scale industries like handloom and handicrafts can not be overlooked as they contribute a considerable amount of revenue to the state's economy. To read more about the economic aspect of Orissa, please log into the followings: