Fact File
Orissa is arguably, the most mineral rich state in India, yet it is one of the most
under developed/ backward state. It ranks eighth in the country on account of total
area and stands eleventh on population basis.
Orissa is a resource rich state, abundance of mineral reserves, adequate water resources,
convenient transport through sea, road and railways, conducive agro-climate regions.
All these accounts for the most favourite destination for project investments in
the country. Since, it is the darling of investors and attracted a handsome projects
investment in the current year.
Projects Investment in Orissa
According to the 42nd Quarterly Survey of Projects Investment conducted by ProjectsToday, the state is ranked 3rd in total outstanding investment in the country. As of 31
March 2011, the state had 1,645 projects worth a whopping Rs
529,754 crore in various stages of planning and implementation.
The projects implementation ratio of the state was 42.94 per cent, as against the national average of
46.17 per cent.
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The top ten projects of Orissa:
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