Odisha economy

Odisha’s central transfers have crossed the ₹1 lakh crore mark in Budget Estimates for 2025–26 and 2026–27, coinciding with the State’s political transition and renewed focus on Centre–State coordination. The increase reflects an expansion…

The Odisha government has allocated ₹18,957 crore to the Women and Child Development sector in the 2026–27 budget, accounting for 6.1 per cent of the total ₹3.10 lakh crore outlay, underscoring continued emphasis on nutrition, women…

The Odisha government has allocated ₹25,208 crore to the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) sector in the 2026–27 budget, accounting for 8.1 per cent of the total ₹3.10 lakh crore outlay and about 2.3 per…

Infrastructure development remains a central pillar of Odisha’s fiscal strategy, with the state government allocating ₹72,100 crore toward capital outlay in the 2026–27 budget to strengthen connectivity, irrigation, energy, and urban…

The Odisha government has allocated ₹42,492 crore to the agriculture and allied sector in the 2026–27 budget, accounting for 13.7 per cent of the total ₹3.10 lakh crore outlay and about 3.8 per cent of the state’s Gross State Domestic…

The Odisha government has allocated ₹44,309 crore to the rural development sector in the 2026–27 budget, accounting for 14.3 per cent of the total ₹3.10 lakh crore outlay and about 4 per cent of the state’s Gross State Domestic Product…

The Odisha government has allocated ₹23,182 crore to the Health and Family Welfare Department in the 2026–27 budget, accounting for 7.5 per cent of the total ₹3.10 lakh crore outlay and about 2.1 per cent of the state’s Gross State Domestic…

The Odisha government has allocated ₹42,565 crore to the education sector in the 2026–27 budget, accounting for 13.7 per cent of the total ₹3.10 lakh crore outlay and 3.8 per cent of the state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP),…

The Odisha government’s ₹3.10 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 places strong emphasis on welfare and development, with social and economic services together accounting for approximately 73.5 per cent of total expenditure, reflecting the…

Odisha has reinforced its position as one of India’s fiscally strongest states, posting a revenue surplus of ₹31,800 crore in 2025-26 Budget Estimates, equivalent to 3.2 per cent of Gross State Domestic Product, reflecting strong revenue…