Odisha to lean on marine products, mining to boost exports

Identified sectors accounted for 95% of the state's exports valued at $2.3 bn in 2015

Odisha government has identified four key sectors, which have a strong presence in conventional markets including the US, UK, UAE and China, that will help the resource-rich state in boosting overall exports from the region.

Identified sectors- marine, mineral and metals, chemicals and textiles- account for about 95 per cent of the state's exports in 2015 with an estimated value of $2.93 billion.

State government also plans to expand to other markets by tapping potential in countries like Germany, Italy, Spain, Canada and Russia. Potential sectors identified by the state include the handloom, handicrafts, silver filigree, rubber coconut, vegetables, cereals,