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INDIAN STATE : ORISSA
General Information
Orissa is located between the parallels of 17°49'N
and 22°34'N latitudes and meridians of 81°27'E
and 87°29'E longitudes. Orissa is located on India's
east coast. The state is rich in mineral resources such
as coal, iron-ore and bauxite and is poised to emerge
as the metals, mining, and a manufacturing hub of the
country. Bhubaneshwar is the capital of Orissa.Cuttack,
Rourkela, Berhampur, Baleshwar and Puri are the other
important cities of the state. Orissa is an investor's
choice owing to its vast natural resources, peace loving
and qualified people and well developed infrastructure.
Orissa has the advantage of sharing its border with
4 states, namely; West Bangal,Jharkhand,Chattisgarh
and Andhra Pradesh providing a huge opportunity in terms
of trade and commerce.
Fact File
| Geographical Area |
1.56 (lakh sq. km) |
| Coast Line |
480 kms |
| Forest Area |
58136.23 sq. kms |
| Normal rainfall |
1451 mm |
| Capital |
Bhubaneshwar |
| Population (2001 Census) in
lakhs |
368.05 |
| Percentage of State Population
to All India Population |
3.58 |
Literacy Rate (2001 Census)
Male
Female |
63.08%
75.35%
50.51% |
| Principal languages |
Oriya, English |
Advantage Orissa
Abundant natural resources
- Abundant mineral resources
- Long coastline
- Rich marine wealth
- Diverse agriculture & horticulture crops
Proactive Government
- Effective regulatory framework
- Transparent private sector investment process
- Public private partnership in ports,infrastructure
and power
Quality manpower
- World class education facilities
- Large number of technical manpower
- Least number of person day lost due to industrial
unrest
Robust Infrastucture
- Quality physical,social and industrial infrastructure
- Abundant power supply
- Efficient road,rail,air and marine connectivity
Inspiring governance
The enterprise
friendly government plays a major role in Orissa's emergence
as a global business destination.A government committed
to policy driven governance and reform driven policies,procedures
and regulatory frameworks that catalyse business growth.
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