Odisha is one of the warmest regions of India, having temperatures ranging approx 30°C throughout the year. Forest area is one-third in state and thus depends heavily on greenery and environmental sustainability. The oxygen of the nation is a little percentage of the state’s green resources and plantation of Jungles. Geographically and topographically the state has all kinds of terrains, hills, plateaus, isolated areas. Bamboo is the main plantation type and grows in the category of tropical hardwoods, like teak, rosewood, and padauk.

Two-fifths of the population in the state is constituted and occupied by the Scheduled castes and scheduled tribes. The further segregation of these indigenous people can be done on the basis of language, as the speakers of Munda languages like Santhal, Savara and Juan; Dravidian languages like Khond, Gond and Oraon and Odia spoken by Bhuiyan (or Oriya). Hence there is no common language of the state and has various and diverse groups following various linguistic patterns.

The important towns, cities and districts are Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Brahmapur, Raurkela, Sambalpur, and Puri

The religious composition of the state is Hindu 93.63%, Muslim 2.17%, Christian 2.77%, Sikh 0.05%, Buddhist 0.03%, Jain 0.02%, others 1.32%

The Industrial Areas of the state are

• Infocity IT SEZ
• ITES/BPO SEZ in Mancheswar Industrial Estate
• GENPACT
• Apparel Park
• Multi-product SEZ
• Sector-specific SEZ
• Industrial Water Supply

This shows the state has a rich and developed industrial base and is the budding and developing economy as per the sector. The manufacturing plants in the area help in the GDP thus allowing the transition to industry and service-based economy. It also creates good employment opportunities in the sector.

There are various literary maestros from the area like Sarala Das who wrote the Mahabharata, Chandi Purana and Vilanka Ramayana. The other contemporary creators are Arjuna Das who wrote Rama-Bibha, a long poem. Generally, the state used palm-leaf inscriptions to write down the folklores and literary masterpieces, but the first printing press was set up in the early 1800s.

Bodha Dayini the first official Magazine in the Odia language was published from Balasore, a city in the state in 1861. The natives are responsible to develop and extend the cultural, traditional and literature values, to sustain the distinctive features. The first Odia paper, the Utkal Deepika was published under the guidance of Gouri Sankar Ray and Bichitrananda.

The popular folk music of the state are Jogi Gita, Kendara Gita, Dhuduki Badya, Prahallada Nataka, Palla, Sankirtan, Mogal Tamasa, Gitinatya, Kandhei Nacha, Kela Nacha, Ghoda Nacha, Danda Nacha and Daskathia.

The cultural events and entertainment practices are developed in temples, which concludes that the values and traditionality of Indian territory and regional differences are deeply woven, and are practised today.Mahari Dance, Jhumair and Pala are some of the important dance forms of Odisha. The state is rich in terms of drama and cultural education, and also believes in extending them to various locations.

Some good and mouth licking savouries are Chena Poda, Rasgulla (one of the most popular desserts in India, which is believed to have originated in Bengal), rice pudding, kheeri (kheer).

Traditional dressing styles and patterns of the state are Dhoti, Kurta and Gamucha. The natives and the citizens wear them during festivals, religious occasions and namely all important events of life. Women prefer to wear Sari, Sambalpuri Sari, or the Shalwar kameez. Though the western culture is budding in the indigenous locations of the state and their attire is becoming popular.

The five important divisions according to morphological regions are the Coastal Plains, mountains, highlands, plateaus, the uplands and floodplains. The Mahanadi is one of the significant rivers of the state and the nation.

1. Agriculture

The state believes in connecting to the roots and nature, and thus the main occupation of the state is still Agriculture. Getting important results and better yield, with cost-effective measures is a new aim, with measures to reduce the harsh measures which deteriorate the condition of the environment.

2. Agro-based processing units

The future and further process after the produce and harvest are in the value additions to the raw materials, to reach the final users that are the customers.

3. Information technology

The hot and trending career option. The lucrative and the potential of the sector have also grown the count of courses for the same. The phrase future is computers is applied correctly in the sector of the state.

4. Tourism

With Hinduism culture in the forefront of the state, having various important temples, religious and pious identities in the state, and so beautiful geographical locations. The state also has good terrains and other natural features, which imparts interests in a potential. Daringbadi in the Kandhamal district is called Kashmir of Odisha

5. Minerals and Energy resources

• Bauxite
• China Clay
• Chromite
• Coal
• Dolomite
• Fireclay
• Graphite
• Gemstones
• Iron ore
• Limestone
• Manganese ore
• Nickel ore
• Quartz

The state is rich in the types of minerals. Mining and extraction are important economic solutions of the state.

Tourism Sector

The beautiful destinations, the religious values are the main highlights for which the tourist may likely visit the place.

Urban Haats

The local fairs and festivals showcase raw talent, community work.

Handicraft & Handloom Cluster

The indigenous community has special kinds of handicrafts and art style. To outgrow the values, and to reach potential customers one can take up a career in the field. If you are good at creative works and want to show the world about the state.

Jute Yarn, Jute Sutli & Hessian Weaving

Charcoal from Coconut Shell

Since the state provides the natural advantage to the region, by allowing the growth and plantation of the concerned items, and thus impact the economy of the state.

Tea Processing and Packaging

The city of Bhubaneswar is famous for its tea plantations and thus acts as an important economic activity of the nation.

Petrochemical and Chemical Plants

The state is rich in petroleum and other energy resources. So various thermal power plants have the scope for entry and emerging at the same time.