Metal sector's share seen at 25% in Odisha's quest to become $1 trn economy

Other drivers of Odisha's 2030 vision of achieving trillion-dollar mark include farm sector, food processing, creative industries, MSMEs and women entrepreneurship

The metals sector is projected to contribute 25 per cent to Odisha's economy, which expected to touch a size of one trillion dollars by 2030.

A Vision Report titled 'Economic Possibilities for Odisha Towards a One Trillion Dollar Economy' jointly commissioned by JSW Group and PwC India says besides the mineral based industries, sectors like agriculture, food processing, creative industries, MSMEs (micro, small & medium enterprises) and women entrepreneurship will propel Odisha's economy towards the envisaged $1 trillion milestone.

The findings of the report reviewed by Business Standard show the Gross State Value Added (GSVA) in basic iron, steel and non-ferrous metal