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Animal Husbandry in Odisha Animal husbandry has tremendous potential for EMPLOYMENT generation .Dairy farming. sheep farming, goat farming, Poultry farming & pig farming provide excellent opportunity for self employment. This sector has great role to play in POVERTY reduction and employment generation. Livestock products account for more than 20 % of the total value of … Read more
agriculture in Odisha According to the 2011 Census Of India, 61.8% of the Odisha’s working Population are engaged in agricultural activities. However, the agricultural’s contribution to the GSDP was 16.3% in the fiscal year 2013-14 and it was estimated to be 15.4% in 2014-15. The area under cultivation was 5,691 hectares in 2005-06 and it … Read more
Rivers and Drainage System of Odisha Following is the list of important rivers of Odisha: Mahanadi Brahmani Baitarani Subarnarekha Budhabalanga Rushikulya Bahuda vamsadhara Nagavali Salandi Indirabati Kolab Baitarani River The Baitarani is one of the important east flowing rivers of peninsular India, flowing eastward and joining the Bay of Bengal. The river rises in … Read more
Industrial Developement of Odisha:- Orissa is endowed with vast Resources of a variety of Minerals and occupies a prominent place in the country as a mineral rich State. Abundant reserves of high-grade Iron Ore, Bauxite, Chromite, Manganese ore along with other minerals such as Coal, Limestone, Dolomite, Tin, Nickel, Vanadium, Lead, Graphite, Gold, Gemstone, Diamond, … Read more
Minerals of Odisha Odisha topped among all the states as it contributed above 10% to total mineral production in the country. The value of principal minerals produced remained at Rs. 22567.67 crore, an increase of 31.64% over the previous year period. The value of minor minerals remained Rs. 85.68 crores. Coal, bauxite, chromite, iron & … Read more
Transport and Communication is the basic infrastructural requirement for achieving rapid Economic Development. Adequacy of
Wild life and Ecotourism of Odisha Wildlife of Odisha The Fauna of the region includes Deer, Sambar, Black Panthers, Tiger, Leopard, Elephant, Hyena, Wildboar, Bear, Porcupine, Reptiles, Blackbuck, Monkey, Squirrel, Jungle Cat, Hyena, Jackel, Karanja Lizards, Chameleon and Mangoose. Eighteen Sanctuaries, a National Park and one proposed Tiger conservational Park constitute the Protected Area Network of Odisha … Read more
Soils of Odisha Soil is the top layer of the earth’s surface in which Plants can grow and develop, consisting of rock and mineral particles mixed with decayed organic matter and having the capability of retaining water. Soil Profile The soil profile is defined as a vertical section of the soil that is exposed by … Read more
Vegetation of Odisha Orissa, owing to its peculiar geographical location and wide range of physical features, embraces a diversified floristic composition and consequently a vast economic potential. The extensive range of hilly forests, several lofty peaks, long stretch of coast line, excellent river rain system, brackish waters and coastal plains altogether have gifted the state … Read more
Natural hazards and other related aspects of Odisha Orissa is vulnerable to multiple disasters. Owing to its sub-tropical littoral location, the state is prone to tropical INFRASTRUCTURE in 14 districts of the State and disrupted public life very severely. With millions of trees uprooted during the super cyclone, the State, especially the coastal … Read more