Snapshot

Produces more than 50% of aluminium in India

Odisha is considered as a hub for mineral-based industries due to its large mineral deposits. Beyond aluminium production, the state also contributes about 20% to stainless steel smelting capacity in India.

Odisha, with a coastline of 485 km, is located on the east coast of India along the Bay of Bengal. The state is served by 3 ports - Paradip, Dhamra and Gopalpur. Paradip port is one of the largest ports on the eastern coast of India and has a capacity of 127 MMT. The state is domestically well-connected with over 250,000 km of road length and 15 national highways passing through the state. The state has installed power capacity of over 7,330 MW and is the first state in India to have undertaken restructuring initiatives in the power sector. Bhubaneswar, the state’s capital, was ranked first in the ‘Smart City Challenge’ of Government of India.

A first-of-its-kind Single Window Portal called Government of Odisha – Single Window for Investor Facilitation and Tracking (GO SWIFT) has been introduced covering the complete life-cycle of industrial projects for time-bound and hassle-free investment in the State.

Minerals

Largest producer of metals and minerals - aluminium, steel, bauxite, chromite and iron ore

Cargo Port

2nd largest publicly owned port in cargo-handling capacity at Paradip  

Horticulture

Leading producer of horticulture crops - brinjal, cabbage, sweet potato, cashewnut  

Chemicals, Plastics and Petrochemicals

Odisha is one of the four states in India where Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR) is being set up with a refinery of 15 MMTPA of expected capacity.

The chemical exports from Odisha grew by 400% in value between 2012-2014 to reach $ 136 mn.

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Food Processing

Odisha is a leading producer of a variety of horticulture crops in India.

The state has a long coastline of 485 km and is the second-largest producer of tiger shrimps in the country. Odisha has 10 agro-climatic zones and 8 major soil types favourable for the production of a variety of crops.

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Ancillary & Downstream Industries in Metals

Odisha produced $ 579 mn worth of mineral resources in 2016-17. The state has 99% of India’s chromite deposits, 51% of iron ore deposits and 39% of bauxite deposits.

The state has the presence of several investment regions such as Kalinganagar National Investment and Manufacturing Zone and Downstream Aluminum Park at Angul set up by the state government along with private regions such as Gopalpur Industrial Park set up in 1,200 ha area by Tata Steel, with 500 ha of multiproduct SEZ. 

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Tourism

Tourism sector contributes 13% to the GDP of Odisha. The state recorded 12.9 mn tourist arrivals in the year 2016, with annual growth of 11.5%.

The state government has developed tourism circuits such as the Golden Triangle of Tourism and Chilika Lagoon.

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Food Processing
Ancillary & Downstream Industries in Metals
Tourism
17

Urbanisation Rate

Females/ 1000 Males
978

Female/Male Ratio

Male/Female Ratio

Demographics

65% of Odisha's population is in the working age group of 15-59 years.

Odisha, the 11th most populated state in India is home to 3.5% of the country's total population. The state's population of 41.9 mn is equivalent to the population of Argentina, on just 5.6% of its geographical area.

Skilled Manpower

  • 1

    Central University

  • 18

    State Universities

  • 4

    Private Universities

  • 227

    Engineering Colleges (AICTE approved)

  • 100

    Industrial Training Institutes

  • 66

    Management colleges

  • 5

    Architecture colleges

  • 32

    Pharmacy colleges
  • Open

    Odisha Aerospace and Defence Manufacturi…

    To emerge as one of the leading and globally recognized aero…

  • Open

    Odisha Apparel Policy 2016 (Amended 2017…

    The Policy delineates 'Textile & Apparel' as a priority…

  • Open

    Odisha Biotechnology Policy 2018

    To promote investments, research, and establishing biotechno…

  • Open

    Odisha Fisheries Policy 2015

    To be a pioneer in aquaculture development and fisheries exp…

  • Open

    Odisha Food Processing Policy 2016

    Aims at creating an enabling environment and related infrast…

  • Open

    Odisha Handicrafts Policy 2018 (Draft)

    To promote industrialisation and investments in Handicrafts…

  • Open

    Odisha Healthcare Investment Promotion P…

    To provide quality healthcare services by promoting private…

  • Open

    Odisha Industrial Policy 2015 (Amendment…

    To transform Odisha into a vibrant industrialized state.

  • Open

    Odisha Information Communication Technol…

    To promote Odisha as an attractive investment destination fo…

  • Open

    Odisha MSME Development Policy 2016

    To provide a conducive ecosystem for promotion and growth of…

  • Open

    Odisha Pharmaceuticals Policy 2016

    Aims at creating an enabling environment through dedicated i…

  • Open

    Odisha Renewable Energy Policy 2016

    To provide a sustainable solution for meeting energy needs a…

  • Open

    Odisha SEZ Policy 2015

    To promote SEZs as internationally competitive growth centre…

  • Open

    Odisha Startup Policy 2016

    To become one of the top three “Startup Hubs” in India by 20…

  • Open

    Odisha State Film Policy 2019

    To facilitate film tourism in the state.

  • Open

    Odisha Tourism Policy 2016

    To promote tourism for economic development, inclusive growt…

  • Open

    Odisha Youth Innovation Fund Scheme

    To help Odisha to become a creative and innovative society a…

*As per secondary research sources

Investible Projects

Investment Opportunities in Odisha

  • Projects

    121

  • Opportunity

    $9.73 bn

  • Promoters

    36

  • District

    32

  • Private Projects

    5

  • Govt. Projects

    116

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$1.54 bn

Manufacturing Zone Project - Kalinganagar [Jajpur]

State (s) Odisha
open

$1.27 bn

New Mega Port Project [Jagatsinghpur]

State (s) Odisha
open

$606.87 mn

Outer Harbour Project [Jagatsingpur]

State (s) Odisha
open

$464.7 mn

Heavy Haul Corridor Project [Jagatsinghpur]

State (s) Odisha
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Gallery

  • Feb 26, 2017 Electronic Manufacturing Cluster- InfoValley, Bhubaneswar
  • Aug 15, 2018 I am Odisha: Stories of entrepreneurship, innovation and drive
  • Aug 30, 2018 Make in Odisha Conclave 2018
  • Aug 16, 2018 Odisha Investors' Meet 2018, Mumbai
  • Dec 21, 2016 Angul Aluminium Park being set up by NALCO & IDCO
  • Feb 26, 2017 Electronic Manufacturing Cluster- InfoValley,…
  • Aug 15, 2018 I am Odisha: Stories of entrepreneurship,…
  • Aug 30, 2018 Make in Odisha Conclave 2018
  • Aug 16, 2018 Odisha Investors' Meet 2018, Mumbai
  • Dec 21, 2016 Angul Aluminium Park being set up by NALCO &…

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