Odisha Shows Growth in Livestock and Fisheries: Economic Survey

Bhubaneswar: According to the Economic Survey tabled in the state Assembly on the eve of the 2024-25 budget, Odisha has also experienced growth in livestock and fisheries, enhancing food security and economic growth.

Meat production climbed to 226.9 thousand MT in 2022-23, up from 216.2 thousand MT in 2021-22. Milk production grew to 24.8 lakh metric tonnes in 2022-23, up from 24.0 lakh metric tonnes in 2021-22.

Fish production soared to 10.5 lakh tonnes in 2022-23, with a CAGR of 11% from 4.4 lakh tonnes in 2014-15. Per capita fish consumption annually in the state rose from 11.06 kg in 2014-15 to 17.73 kg in 2022-23.

Mineral revenue in Odisha reached INR 38,075 crore in 2022-23, providing substantial funds for development. Financial services contribute 2.9% to the state’s GSVA in 2023-24 (AE), one of the lowest among major states. According to the SLBC report (March 2023), 4,373 Gram Panchayats lack a single brick-and-mortar bank branch.