Odisha tops in mineral output value with 34% of total: Economic Survey

Odisha leads in the outbound movement of limestone, iron ore, manganese ore and metal products

Odisha aces other mineral producing states in value of output. In 2017-18, Odisha known for its immense repository of minerals, contributed 34.3 per cent to the total production by value. Rajasthan had to contend at the second slot, accounting for 18.8 per cent share, data by the Economic Survey 2018-19 for Odisha showed.

According to the survey's findings, Odisha is a major supplier of raw materials to other states. It leads in the outbound movement of limestone, iron ore, manganese ore and metal products. In 2016-17, Odisha exported 67.5 per cent of iron ore, 31.8 per cent of manganese, 21.7 per