Odisha

The state is home to a large number of MSME units. The state is amongst the top ten states accounting for the highest number of MSME enterprises.

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Last updated: Aug, 2024

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Capital

Bhubaneswar

Geographical Area (sq km)

155,707

State Language

Oriya, Hindi and English

Literacy Rate

72.87 per cent

Key Industries:

Iron & Steel

Ferroalloy

Aluminium

Mining

Handloom

IT and ITeS

Tourism

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Orissa Government Industrial Promotion and Investment Corporation Of Orissa Limited (IPICOL) Orissa State Financial Corporation (OSFC) Orissa Mining Corporation Ltd Orissa Team Orissa

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8 Oct 24

Small Indian cities to witness high retail developments by 2029: Report

Tier-II and Tier-III cities are projected to gain 25 million square feet of new retail supply by 2029, driven by rising consumer demand and land availability.

26 Sep 24

India's Container Handling Capacity Set for a Twofold Increase in 5 Years

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mr. Sarbananda Sonowal, highlighted initiatives to enhance port infrastructure and ease of business, projecting container handling to reach 40 million TEUs and create 2 million jobs in 5 years.

18 Sep 24

Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi launches railway, national highway projects worth over US$ 453.6 million (Rs. 3,800 crore) in Odisha

Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi inaugurated railway and highway projects in Odisha worth US$ 453.6 million (Rs. 3,800 crore), including US$ 334.2 million (Rs. 2,800 crore) for railway infrastructure in Bhubaneswar, aimed at improving regional connectivity and development.

2 May 24

Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo system successfully flight-tested by DRDO off the Odisha coast

DRDO successfully tests the Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system which will enhance Navy's anti-submarine capabilities with an advanced torpedo delivery system.

5 Apr 24

New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni-Prime successfully flight-tested by Strategic Forces Command and DRDO off the Odisha coast.

The Strategic Forces Command (SFC) and DRDO conducted a successful flight test of the New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni-Prime, showcasing advanced defence capabilities.

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