Statistics on Indian States (2024-25)
A Comprehensive Analysis of Health, Education, Economy, and Infrastructure Across All States
Report Overview: This analysis covers 31 critical development indicators across India's 36 states/UTs,
revealing how Odisha performs against national benchmarks. From health crisis indicators (worst maternal mortality in India)
to economic strengths (5th largest forest cover), we provide top 5, bottom 5, and complete rankings for every metric.
Table of Contents
- Table 1: State-Wise Gross Enrolment Ratio (2024-25)
- Table 2: State-Wise Birth Rate
- Table 3: State-Wise Infant Mortality Rate
- Table 4: State-Wise Maternal Mortality Ratio
- Table 5: State-Wise Total Fertility Rate
- Table 6: State-Wise Life Expectancy
- Table 7: State-Wise Unemployment Rate
- Table 8: State-Wise Poverty Estimates
- Table 9: State-Wise Domestic Tourist Visits
- Table 10: Children Aged 6-59 Months Who Are Anaemic
- Table 11: Pregnant Women Aged 15-49 Years Who Are Anaemic
- Table 12: State-Wise Public Expenditure On Health
- Table 13: Gross State Domestic Product
- Table 14: GSVA - Agriculture
- Table 15: GSVA - Industry
- Table 16: GSVA - Services
- Table 17: Gross Sown Area
- Table 18: Gross Irrigated Area
- Table 19: State-Wise Forest Cover
- Table 20: Sustainable Development Goals Score
- Table 21: Status Of Ground Water Extraction
- Table 22: Medium & Small Scale Industries
- Table 23: Per Capita Availability Of Power
- Table 24: Length Of National Highways
- Table 25: Length Of State Highways
- Table 26: Telephones Per 100 Population
- Table 27: Gross Fiscal Deficit
- Table 28: Capital Expenditure
- Table 29: Social Sector Expenditure
- Table 30: State-Wise Exports
- Table 31: State-Wise Foreign Tourist Visits
Key Findings: Odisha's Position at a Glance
Health Indicators (Critical Concerns)
- Maternal Mortality Ratio: 153 per 100,000 live births — WORST IN INDIA (Rank 19/19)
- Infant Mortality Rate: 61 per 1000 — Rank 29/32 (Goa leads with 10)
- Maternal Anaemia: 61.8% of pregnant women — Rank 28/32
- Child Anaemia: 64.2% of children 6-59 months — Rank 16/33
- Life Expectancy: 58 years — Rank 14/17 (Kerala leads with 71.7)
Education & Employment
- Secondary Enrolment Ratio: 66.8% — Rank 24/34 (Chandigarh: 115.5%)
- Unemployment Rate: 29% — Rank 16/34 (Puducherry: 1%)
- Telephones per 100 people: 60.21 — Rank 12/20 (Delhi: 221.6)
Economic & Industrial Performance
- GSDP: Rs 3.93 trillion — Rank 16/31 (Maharashtra: Rs 2.2 trillion)
- Industrial GSVA: Rs 1.40 trillion — Rank 12/31 (Strong mineral base)
- Exports: Rs 10,098 crore — Rank 9/33
- Capital Expenditure: Rs 10,513 crore — Rank 11/28
Natural Resources & Infrastructure
- Forest Cover: 48,755 sq km — Rank 5/31 (30.2% of state area)
- National Highways: 4,416 km — Rank 8/31
- Groundwater Extraction: 44.25% — Sustainable level (vs Chandigarh's risky 81%)
- Irrigated Area: 29.5% — Significant monsoon dependency
Table 1: State-Wise Gross Enrolment Ratio (2024-25)
Key Observation: Chandigarh leads with a Secondary Enrolment Ratio of 115.5%, exceeding 100% due to over-age students. Odisha's 66.8% indicates significant drop-outs at secondary level, ranking 24th nationally.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Chandigarh | 115.50 | 34Jammu and Kashmir |
| 2Goa | 102.10 | 33Assam |
| 3Puducherry | 97.60 | 32Jharkhand |
| 4Delhi | 97.30 | 31Nagaland |
| 5Himachal Pradesh | 93.20 | 30Bihar |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 24 out of 34 | Value: 66.80
Direction: Higher is better
Rank: 24 out of 34 | Value: 66.80
Direction: Higher is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chandigarh | 115.50 |
| 2 | Goa | 102.10 |
| 3 | Puducherry | 97.60 |
| 4 | Delhi | 97.30 |
| 5 | Himachal Pradesh | 93.20 |
| 6 | Kerala | 91.80 |
| 7 | Tamil Nadu | 87.20 |
| 8 | Punjab | 85.60 |
| 9 | Uttarakhand | 85.50 |
| 10 | Telangana | 83.70 |
| 11 | Haryana | 81.70 |
| 12 | West Bengal | 81.20 |
| 13 | Karnataka | 80.80 |
| 14 | Maharashtra | 78.90 |
| 15 | Andhra Pradesh | 74.00 |
| 16 | Mizoram | 73.70 |
| 17 | Ladakh | 73.00 |
| 18 | Rajasthan | 72.90 |
| 19 | Lakshadweep | 71.80 |
| 20 | Sikkim | 71.70 |
| 21 | Manipur | 70.80 |
| 22 | Chhattisgarh | 68.10 |
| 23 | Tripura | 67.80 |
| 24 | Odisha | 66.80 |
| 25 | Meghalaya | 62.70 |
| 26 | Gujarat | 61.90 |
| 27 | Arunachal Pradesh | 60.60 |
| 28 | Uttar Pradesh | 58.90 |
| 29 | Madhya Pradesh | 57.90 |
| 30 | Jammu and Kashmir | 56.20 |
| 31 | Assam | 55.90 |
| 32 | Jharkhand | 49.50 |
| 33 | Nagaland | 47.80 |
| 34 | Bihar | 46.00 |
| — | ALL INDIA (Average) | 41.30 |
Table 2: State-Wise Birth Rate
Key Observation: Goa maintains the lowest birth rate at 13.2 per thousand, reflecting high literacy and family planning adoption. Odisha's 20.5 birth rate places it among middle-performing states.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Goa | 13.20 | 31Jharkhand |
| 2Lakshadweep | 14.30 | 30Rajasthan |
| 3Kerala | 14.80 | 29Madhya Pradesh |
| 4Manipur | 14.90 | 28Bihar |
| 5Tripura | 14.90 | 27Uttar Pradesh |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 21 out of 31 | Value: 20.50
Direction: Lower is better
Rank: 21 out of 31 | Value: 20.50
Direction: Lower is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goa | 13.20 |
| 2 | Lakshadweep | 14.30 |
| 3 | Kerala | 14.80 |
| 4 | Manipur | 14.90 |
| 5 | Tripura | 14.90 |
| 6 | Chandigarh | 15.60 |
| 7 | Tamil Nadu | 15.90 |
| 8 | Punjab | 16.60 |
| 9 | Puducherry | 16.70 |
| 10 | Nagaland | 16.80 |
| 11 | West Bengal | 16.80 |
| 12 | Himachal Pradesh | 16.90 |
| 13 | Maharashtra | 17.10 |
| 14 | Mizoram | 17.10 |
| 15 | Delhi | 17.80 |
| 16 | Sikkim | 17.80 |
| 17 | Andhra Pradesh | 17.90 |
| 18 | Karnataka | 19.20 |
| 19 | Uttarakhand | 19.30 |
| 20 | Arunachal Pradesh | 20.50 |
| 21 | Odisha | 20.50 |
| 22 | Gujarat | 21.80 |
| 23 | Haryana | 22.30 |
| 24 | Assam | 23.20 |
| 25 | Meghalaya | 24.50 |
| 26 | Chhattisgarh | 25.30 |
| 27 | Jharkhand | 25.30 |
| 28 | Rajasthan | 26.70 |
| 29 | Madhya Pradesh | 27.30 |
| 30 | Bihar | 28.10 |
| 31 | Uttar Pradesh | 28.30 |
| — | ALL INDIA (Average) | 24.10 |
Table 3: State-Wise Infant Mortality Rate
Key Observation: Infant mortality in Goa (10 per 1000) is 6x lower than Odisha's 61 per 1000 live births. This critical gap reflects disparities in healthcare infrastructure and maternal nutrition.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Goa | 10.00 | 31Rajasthan |
| 2Kerala | 13.00 | 30Assam |
| 3Manipur | 14.00 | 29Odisha |
| 4Chandigarh | 22.00 | 28Uttar Pradesh |
| 5Puducherry | 22.00 | 27Madhya Pradesh |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 29 out of 31 | Value: 61.00
Direction: Lower is better
Rank: 29 out of 31 | Value: 61.00
Direction: Lower is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goa | 10.00 |
| 2 | Kerala | 13.00 |
| 3 | Manipur | 14.00 |
| 4 | Chandigarh | 22.00 |
| 5 | Puducherry | 22.00 |
| 6 | Nagaland | 23.00 |
| 7 | Tamil Nadu | 24.00 |
| 8 | Lakshadweep | 25.00 |
| 9 | Tripura | 27.00 |
| 10 | Maharashtra | 28.00 |
| 11 | Delhi | 30.00 |
| 12 | Sikkim | 30.00 |
| 13 | Arunachal Pradesh | 31.00 |
| 14 | West Bengal | 31.00 |
| 15 | Punjab | 34.00 |
| 16 | Mizoram | 37.00 |
| 17 | Karnataka | 38.00 |
| 18 | Uttarakhand | 38.00 |
| 19 | Himachal Pradesh | 40.00 |
| 20 | Jharkhand | 42.00 |
| 21 | Gujarat | 44.00 |
| 22 | Andhra Pradesh | 46.00 |
| 23 | Bihar | 48.00 |
| 24 | Haryana | 48.00 |
| 25 | Chhattisgarh | 51.00 |
| 26 | Meghalaya | 55.00 |
| 27 | Rajasthan | 55.00 |
| 28 | Assam | 58.00 |
| 29 | Odisha | 61.00 |
| 30 | Uttar Pradesh | 61.00 |
| 31 | Madhya Pradesh | 62.00 |
| — | ALL INDIA (Average) | 58.00 |
Table 4: State-Wise Maternal Mortality Ratio
Key Observation: Andhra Pradesh achieves the best MMR of 30 per 100,000 live births, while Odisha's 153 indicates maternal health remains a significant challenge, placing it last among states with available data.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Andhra Pradesh | 30.00 | 19Assam |
| 2Kerala | 30.00 | 18Uttar Pradesh |
| 3Tamil Nadu | 35.00 | 17Madhya Pradesh |
| 4Maharashtra | 36.00 | 16Chhattisgarh |
| 5Gujarat | 51.00 | 15Odisha |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 19 out of 19 | Value: 153.00
Direction: Lower is better
Rank: 19 out of 19 | Value: 153.00
Direction: Lower is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | 30.00 |
| 2 | Kerala | 30.00 |
| 3 | Tamil Nadu | 35.00 |
| 4 | Maharashtra | 36.00 |
| 5 | Gujarat | 51.00 |
| 6 | Jharkhand | 54.00 |
| 7 | Telangana | 59.00 |
| 8 | Karnataka | 68.00 |
| 9 | Rajasthan | 86.00 |
| 10 | Haryana | 89.00 |
| 11 | Punjab | 90.00 |
| 12 | Uttarakhand | 91.00 |
| 13 | Bihar | 104.00 |
| 14 | West Bengal | 104.00 |
| 15 | Assam | 110.00 |
| 16 | Uttar Pradesh | 141.00 |
| 17 | Madhya Pradesh | 142.00 |
| 18 | Chhattisgarh | 146.00 |
| 19 | Odisha | 153.00 |
| — | ALL INDIA (Average) | 327.00 |
Table 5: State-Wise Total Fertility Rate
Key Observation: Tamil Nadu leads with TFR of 1.7 children per woman. Odisha's 2.2 TFR is moderate, suggesting improving family planning effectiveness compared to states like Jharkhand (2.9).
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Tamil Nadu | 1.70 | 19Jharkhand |
| 2West Bengal | 1.70 | 18Rajasthan |
| 3Andhra Pradesh | 1.80 | 17Madhya Pradesh |
| 4Delhi | 1.80 | 16Uttar Pradesh |
| 5Himachal Pradesh | 1.80 | 15Bihar |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 10 out of 19 | Value: 2.20
Direction: Lower is better
Rank: 10 out of 19 | Value: 2.20
Direction: Lower is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamil Nadu | 1.70 |
| 2 | West Bengal | 1.70 |
| 3 | Andhra Pradesh | 1.80 |
| 4 | Delhi | 1.80 |
| 5 | Himachal Pradesh | 1.80 |
| 6 | Kerala | 1.80 |
| 7 | Maharashtra | 1.80 |
| 8 | Punjab | 1.80 |
| 9 | Karnataka | 1.90 |
| 10 | Odisha | 2.20 |
| 11 | Haryana | 2.30 |
| 12 | Assam | 2.40 |
| 13 | Gujarat | 2.40 |
| 14 | Chhattisgarh | 2.70 |
| 15 | Jharkhand | 2.90 |
| 16 | Rajasthan | 3.00 |
| 17 | Madhya Pradesh | 3.10 |
| 18 | Uttar Pradesh | 3.40 |
| 19 | Bihar | 3.60 |
| — | ALL INDIA (Average) | 3.00 |
Table 6: State-Wise Life Expectancy
Key Observation: Kerala achieves the highest life expectancy at 71.7 years, driven by superior healthcare and education. Odisha's 58 years reflects significant health disparities requiring urgent intervention.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Kerala | 71.70 | 16Bihar |
| 2Punjab | 66.40 | 15Uttar Pradesh |
| 3Himachal Pradesh | 66.20 | 14Odisha |
| 4Maharashtra | 65.50 | 13Assam |
| 5Karnataka | 64.40 | 12Madhya Pradesh |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 14 out of 16 | Value: 58.00
Direction: Higher is better
Rank: 14 out of 16 | Value: 58.00
Direction: Higher is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kerala | 71.70 |
| 2 | Punjab | 66.40 |
| 3 | Himachal Pradesh | 66.20 |
| 4 | Maharashtra | 65.50 |
| 5 | Karnataka | 64.40 |
| 6 | Tamil Nadu | 64.40 |
| 7 | Gujarat | 64.10 |
| 8 | Haryana | 64.10 |
| 9 | West Bengal | 63.70 |
| 10 | Andhra Pradesh | 62.50 |
| 11 | Rajasthan | 61.70 |
| 12 | Bihar | 59.50 |
| 13 | Uttar Pradesh | 59.10 |
| 14 | Odisha | 58.00 |
| 15 | Assam | 57.30 |
| 16 | Madhya Pradesh | 56.60 |
| — | ALL INDIA (Average) | 60.40 |
Table 7: State-Wise Unemployment Rate
Key Observation: Puducherry and Goa maintain remarkably low unemployment at ~1-2%, while Odisha's 29% unemployment rate is concerning, indicating limited job creation in formal sectors.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Puducherry | 1.00 | 33Uttarakhand |
| 2Gujarat | 5.00 | 32Punjab |
| 3Madhya Pradesh | 6.00 | 31Arunachal Pradesh |
| 4Chandigarh | 7.00 | 30Nagaland |
| 5Jharkhand | 8.00 | 29Goa |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 16 out of 33 | Value: 29.00
Direction: Lower is better
Rank: 16 out of 33 | Value: 29.00
Direction: Lower is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puducherry | 1.00 |
| 2 | Gujarat | 5.00 |
| 3 | Madhya Pradesh | 6.00 |
| 4 | Chandigarh | 7.00 |
| 5 | Jharkhand | 8.00 |
| 6 | Lakshadweep | 12.00 |
| 7 | Mizoram | 15.00 |
| 8 | Chhattisgarh | 16.00 |
| 9 | Tripura | 16.00 |
| 10 | Ladakh | 20.00 |
| 11 | West Bengal | 23.00 |
| 12 | Karnataka | 25.00 |
| 13 | Uttar Pradesh | 26.00 |
| 14 | Sikkim | 27.00 |
| 15 | Maharashtra | 28.00 |
| 16 | Odisha | 29.00 |
| 17 | Himachal Pradesh | 32.00 |
| 18 | Bihar | 33.00 |
| 19 | Rajasthan | 35.00 |
| 20 | Tamil Nadu | 35.00 |
| 21 | Assam | 36.00 |
| 22 | Delhi | 36.00 |
| 23 | Haryana | 36.00 |
| 24 | Meghalaya | 37.00 |
| 25 | Telangana | 37.00 |
| 26 | Andhra Pradesh | 38.00 |
| 27 | Kerala | 46.00 |
| 28 | Manipur | 47.00 |
| 29 | Uttarakhand | 48.00 |
| 30 | Punjab | 51.00 |
| 31 | Arunachal Pradesh | 54.00 |
| 32 | Nagaland | 55.00 |
| 33 | Goa | 71.00 |
| — | ALL INDIA (Average) | 14.00 |
Table 8: State-Wise Poverty Estimates
Key Observation: Goa and Kerala have achieved near-zero multi-dimensional poverty (below 0.01%), while Odisha's 0.07 MPI, though improving, still affects millions, placing it 26th nationally.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Goa | 0.00 | 33Madhya Pradesh |
| 2Kerala | 0.00 | 32Uttar Pradesh |
| 3Lakshadweep | 0.00 | 31Jharkhand |
| 4Puducherry | 0.00 | 30Meghalaya |
| 5Sikkim | 0.01 | 29Bihar |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 26 out of 33 | Value: 0.07
Direction: Lower is better
Rank: 26 out of 33 | Value: 0.07
Direction: Lower is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goa | 0.00 |
| 2 | Kerala | 0.00 |
| 3 | Lakshadweep | 0.00 |
| 4 | Puducherry | 0.00 |
| 5 | Sikkim | 0.01 |
| 6 | Tamil Nadu | 0.01 |
| 7 | Delhi | 0.01 |
| 8 | Himachal Pradesh | 0.02 |
| 9 | Mizoram | 0.02 |
| 10 | Punjab | 0.02 |
| 11 | Telangana | 0.02 |
| 12 | Chandigarh | 0.02 |
| 13 | Ladakh | 0.02 |
| 14 | Andhra Pradesh | 0.03 |
| 15 | Haryana | 0.03 |
| 16 | Karnataka | 0.03 |
| 17 | Maharashtra | 0.03 |
| 18 | Manipur | 0.03 |
| 19 | Uttarakhand | 0.04 |
| 20 | Gujarat | 0.05 |
| 21 | West Bengal | 0.05 |
| 22 | Arunachal Pradesh | 0.06 |
| 23 | Tripura | 0.06 |
| 24 | Chhattisgarh | 0.07 |
| 25 | Nagaland | 0.07 |
| 26 | Odisha | 0.07 |
| 27 | Rajasthan | 0.07 |
| 28 | Assam | 0.09 |
| 29 | Madhya Pradesh | 0.09 |
| 30 | Uttar Pradesh | 0.10 |
| 31 | Jharkhand | 0.13 |
| 32 | Meghalaya | 0.13 |
| 33 | Bihar | 0.16 |
| — | ALL INDIA (Average) | 24.85 |
Table 9: State-Wise Domestic Tourist Visits
Key Observation: Tamil Nadu dominates tourist arrivals with 343.81 million visits annually. Odisha's 12.84 million (ranking 19th) shows untapped potential in eco-tourism and temple tourism sectors.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Tamil Nadu | 343.81 | 32Tripura |
| 2Uttar Pradesh | 213.54 | 31Manipur |
| 3Andhra Pradesh | 153.16 | 30Mizoram |
| 4Madhya Pradesh | 150.49 | 29Nagaland |
| 5Karnataka | 129.76 | 28Lakshadweep |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 19 out of 32 | Value: 12.84
Direction: Higher is better
Rank: 19 out of 32 | Value: 12.84
Direction: Higher is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tamil Nadu | 343.81 |
| 2 | Uttar Pradesh | 213.54 |
| 3 | Andhra Pradesh | 153.16 |
| 4 | Madhya Pradesh | 150.49 |
| 5 | Karnataka | 129.76 |
| 6 | Maharashtra | 116.52 |
| 7 | Telangana | 95.16 |
| 8 | West Bengal | 74.46 |
| 9 | Gujarat | 42.25 |
| 10 | Rajasthan | 41.50 |
| 11 | Punjab | 38.70 |
| 12 | Jharkhand | 33.39 |
| 13 | Uttarakhand | 30.51 |
| 14 | Bihar | 28.52 |
| 15 | Delhi | 28.46 |
| 16 | Himachal Pradesh | 18.00 |
| 17 | Chhattisgarh | 16.53 |
| 18 | Kerala | 13.17 |
| 19 | Odisha | 12.84 |
| 20 | Haryana | 7.38 |
| 21 | Goa | 5.65 |
| 22 | Assam | 5.16 |
| 23 | Puducherry | 1.40 |
| 24 | Chandigarh | 1.18 |
| 25 | Meghalaya | 0.83 |
| 26 | Sikkim | 0.75 |
| 27 | Arunachal Pradesh | 0.39 |
| 28 | Tripura | 0.37 |
| 29 | Manipur | 0.15 |
| 30 | Mizoram | 0.07 |
| 31 | Nagaland | 0.06 |
| 32 | Lakshadweep | 0.01 |
| — | ALL INDIA (Average) | 864.53 |
Table 10: Children Aged 6-59 Months Who Are Anaemic
Key Observation: Child anaemia prevalence ranges from 39.4% (Kerala) to 71.1% (Punjab). Odisha's 64.2% indicates moderate-to-high malnutrition affecting cognitive development in 2 of 3 children.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Kerala | 39.40 | 33Punjab |
| 2Nagaland | 42.70 | 32Rajasthan |
| 3Manipur | 42.80 | 31Madhya Pradesh |
| 4Lakshadweep | 43.10 | 30Gujarat |
| 5Meghalaya | 45.10 | 29Ladakh |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 16 out of 33 | Value: 64.20
Direction: Lower is better
Rank: 16 out of 33 | Value: 64.20
Direction: Lower is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kerala | 39.40 |
| 2 | Nagaland | 42.70 |
| 3 | Manipur | 42.80 |
| 4 | Lakshadweep | 43.10 |
| 5 | Meghalaya | 45.10 |
| 6 | Mizoram | 46.40 |
| 7 | Goa | 53.20 |
| 8 | Chandigarh | 54.60 |
| 9 | Himachal Pradesh | 55.40 |
| 10 | Sikkim | 56.40 |
| 11 | Arunachal Pradesh | 56.60 |
| 12 | Tamil Nadu | 57.40 |
| 13 | Uttarakhand | 58.80 |
| 14 | Andhra Pradesh | 63.20 |
| 15 | Puducherry | 64.00 |
| 16 | Odisha | 64.20 |
| 17 | Tripura | 64.20 |
| 18 | Karnataka | 65.50 |
| 19 | Uttar Pradesh | 66.40 |
| 20 | Chhattisgarh | 67.20 |
| 21 | Jharkhand | 67.40 |
| 22 | Assam | 68.40 |
| 23 | Maharashtra | 68.90 |
| 24 | West Bengal | 69.00 |
| 25 | Delhi | 69.20 |
| 26 | Bihar | 69.40 |
| 27 | Telangana | 70.00 |
| 28 | Haryana | 70.40 |
| 29 | Punjab | 71.10 |
| 30 | Rajasthan | 71.50 |
| 31 | Madhya Pradesh | 72.60 |
| 32 | Gujarat | 79.70 |
| 33 | Ladakh | 93.90 |
| — | ALL INDIA (Average) | 69.50 |
Table 11: Pregnant Women Aged 15-49 Years Who Are Anaemic
Key Observation: Maternal anaemia affects 22-62% of pregnant women across states. Odisha's 61.8% (nearly worst) reflects poor nutrition and limited micronutrient supplementation programs.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Nagaland | 22.20 | 32Odisha |
| 2Arunachal Pradesh | 27.90 | 31West Bengal |
| 3Kerala | 31.40 | 30Gujarat |
| 4Manipur | 32.40 | 29Bihar |
| 5Mizoram | 34.00 | 28Ladakh |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 28 out of 32 | Value: 61.80
Direction: Lower is better
Rank: 28 out of 32 | Value: 61.80
Direction: Lower is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nagaland | 22.20 |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | 27.90 |
| 3 | Kerala | 31.40 |
| 4 | Manipur | 32.40 |
| 5 | Mizoram | 34.00 |
| 6 | Lakshadweep | 36.50 |
| 7 | Goa | 36.90 |
| 8 | Sikkim | 40.70 |
| 9 | Delhi | 42.20 |
| 10 | Himachal Pradesh | 42.20 |
| 11 | Puducherry | 42.50 |
| 12 | Meghalaya | 45.00 |
| 13 | Karnataka | 45.70 |
| 14 | Maharashtra | 45.70 |
| 15 | Uttar Pradesh | 45.90 |
| 16 | Rajasthan | 46.30 |
| 17 | Uttarakhand | 46.40 |
| 18 | Tamil Nadu | 48.30 |
| 19 | Punjab | 51.70 |
| 20 | Chhattisgarh | 51.80 |
| 21 | Madhya Pradesh | 52.90 |
| 22 | Telangana | 53.20 |
| 23 | Andhra Pradesh | 53.70 |
| 24 | Assam | 54.20 |
| 25 | Haryana | 56.50 |
| 26 | Jharkhand | 56.80 |
| 27 | Tripura | 61.50 |
| 28 | Odisha | 61.80 |
| 29 | West Bengal | 62.30 |
| 30 | Gujarat | 62.60 |
| 31 | Bihar | 63.10 |
| 32 | Ladakh | 78.10 |
| — | ALL INDIA (Average) | 57.80 |
Table 12: State-Wise Public Expenditure On Health
Key Observation: Uttar Pradesh leads health expenditure with Rs 20,250 crore. Odisha's Rs 6,293 crore (12th rank) is proportionate but may be insufficient for population health needs.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Uttar Pradesh | 20250.00 | 31Manipur |
| 2Maharashtra | 14756.00 | 30Mizoram |
| 3Rajasthan | 12211.00 | 29Sikkim |
| 4West Bengal | 11093.00 | 28Chandigarh |
| 5Gujarat | 10396.00 | 27Lakshadweep |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 12 out of 31 | Value: 6293.00
Direction: Higher is better
Rank: 12 out of 31 | Value: 6293.00
Direction: Higher is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uttar Pradesh | 20250.00 |
| 2 | Maharashtra | 14756.00 |
| 3 | Rajasthan | 12211.00 |
| 4 | West Bengal | 11093.00 |
| 5 | Gujarat | 10396.00 |
| 6 | Madhya Pradesh | 9673.00 |
| 7 | Karnataka | 9474.00 |
| 8 | Bihar | 8079.00 |
| 9 | Andhra Pradesh | 7941.00 |
| 10 | Kerala | 7539.00 |
| 11 | Telangana | 7304.00 |
| 12 | Odisha | 6293.00 |
| 13 | Delhi | 5930.00 |
| 14 | Assam | 5446.00 |
| 15 | Haryana | 5378.00 |
| 16 | Chhattisgarh | 4788.00 |
| 17 | Punjab | 3777.00 |
| 18 | Jharkhand | 3152.00 |
| 19 | Himachal Pradesh | 2461.00 |
| 20 | Uttarakhand | 2145.00 |
| 21 | Goa | 1098.00 |
| 22 | Arunachal Pradesh | 1013.00 |
| 23 | Meghalaya | 911.00 |
| 24 | Tripura | 907.00 |
| 25 | Puducherry | 735.00 |
| 26 | Nagaland | 669.00 |
| 27 | Manipur | 668.00 |
| 28 | Mizoram | 651.00 |
| 29 | Sikkim | 427.00 |
| 30 | Chandigarh | 374.00 |
| 31 | Lakshadweep | 58.00 |
Table 13: Gross State Domestic Product
Key Observation: Maharashtra's GSDP of Rs 2.2 trillion dwarfs smaller states. Odisha's Rs 3.93 trillion ranks 16th nationally, with significant potential for mineral-based economic growth.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Maharashtra | 219818515.00 | 31Nagaland |
| 2Uttar Pradesh | 132986395.00 | 30Manipur |
| 3Tamil Nadu | 130263858.00 | 29Sikkim |
| 4Karnataka | 120760772.00 | 28Arunachal Pradesh |
| 5Gujarat | 116715558.00 | 27Mizoram |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 16 out of 31 | Value: 39280367.00
Direction: Higher is better
Rank: 16 out of 31 | Value: 39280367.00
Direction: Higher is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maharashtra | 219818515.00 |
| 2 | Uttar Pradesh | 132986395.00 |
| 3 | Tamil Nadu | 130263858.00 |
| 4 | Karnataka | 120760772.00 |
| 5 | Gujarat | 116715558.00 |
| 6 | West Bengal | 87252723.00 |
| 7 | Rajasthan | 76058727.00 |
| 8 | Andhra Pradesh | 68441587.00 |
| 9 | Telangana | 65832534.00 |
| 10 | Madhya Pradesh | 64982281.00 |
| 11 | Kerala | 63488640.00 |
| 12 | Delhi | 61608506.00 |
| 13 | Haryana | 56142417.00 |
| 14 | Punjab | 42698810.00 |
| 15 | Bihar | 42105150.00 |
| 16 | Odisha | 39280367.00 |
| 17 | Chhattisgarh | 26280175.00 |
| 18 | Assam | 25438236.00 |
| 19 | Jharkhand | 23624972.00 |
| 20 | Uttarakhand | 19512486.00 |
| 21 | Himachal Pradesh | 12563364.00 |
| 22 | Goa | 6297631.00 |
| 23 | Tripura | 3947940.00 |
| 24 | Chandigarh | 3242666.00 |
| 25 | Puducherry | 2957266.00 |
| 26 | Meghalaya | 2743862.00 |
| 27 | Nagaland | 2172245.00 |
| 28 | Manipur | 2129389.00 |
| 29 | Sikkim | 2068719.00 |
| 30 | Arunachal Pradesh | 1990212.00 |
| 31 | Mizoram | 1719191.00 |
Table 14: GSVA - Agriculture
Key Observation: Agricultural GSVA heavily concentrated in northern plains (Uttar Pradesh leads with Rs 1.9 trillion). Odisha's Rs 470 billion (13th) reflects reliance on agriculture for 16% of economy.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Uttar Pradesh | 19152008.00 | 31Sikkim |
| 2Madhya Pradesh | 18913732.00 | 30Mizoram |
| 3Maharashtra | 15382358.00 | 29Delhi |
| 4West Bengal | 12036882.00 | 28Puducherry |
| 5Gujarat | 10970840.00 | 27Chandigarh |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 13 out of 31 | Value: 4707586.00
Direction: Higher is better
Rank: 13 out of 31 | Value: 4707586.00
Direction: Higher is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uttar Pradesh | 19152008.00 |
| 2 | Madhya Pradesh | 18913732.00 |
| 3 | Maharashtra | 15382358.00 |
| 4 | West Bengal | 12036882.00 |
| 5 | Gujarat | 10970840.00 |
| 6 | Rajasthan | 10156123.00 |
| 7 | Andhra Pradesh | 9649845.00 |
| 8 | Karnataka | 8211588.00 |
| 9 | Punjab | 6633055.00 |
| 10 | Bihar | 5777188.00 |
| 11 | Tamil Nadu | 5634803.00 |
| 12 | Haryana | 5436459.00 |
| 13 | Odisha | 4707586.00 |
| 14 | Telangana | 4352911.00 |
| 15 | Assam | 3419844.00 |
| 16 | Chhattisgarh | 3372989.00 |
| 17 | Kerala | 2917374.00 |
| 18 | Jharkhand | 2281657.00 |
| 19 | Himachal Pradesh | 967466.00 |
| 20 | Uttarakhand | 858452.00 |
| 21 | Tripura | 738728.00 |
| 22 | Nagaland | 439814.00 |
| 23 | Arunachal Pradesh | 286311.00 |
| 24 | Meghalaya | 268160.00 |
| 25 | Manipur | 224997.00 |
| 26 | Goa | 185372.00 |
| 27 | Sikkim | 156908.00 |
| 28 | Mizoram | 147435.00 |
| 29 | Delhi | 52738.00 |
| 30 | Puducherry | 39341.00 |
| 31 | Chandigarh | 1719.00 |
Table 15: GSVA - Industry
Key Observation: Industrial GSVA dominated by Maharashtra (Rs 5.86 trillion). Odisha's Rs 1.40 trillion positions it as a key industrial hub, largely due to mining and minerals-based manufacturing.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Maharashtra | 58593454.00 | 31Arunachal Pradesh |
| 2Gujarat | 49577001.00 | 30Mizoram |
| 3Tamil Nadu | 41422601.00 | 29Chandigarh |
| 4Uttar Pradesh | 34646769.00 | 28Manipur |
| 5Karnataka | 26852038.00 | 27Nagaland |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 12 out of 31 | Value: 13962588.00
Direction: Higher is better
Rank: 12 out of 31 | Value: 13962588.00
Direction: Higher is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maharashtra | 58593454.00 |
| 2 | Gujarat | 49577001.00 |
| 3 | Tamil Nadu | 41422601.00 |
| 4 | Uttar Pradesh | 34646769.00 |
| 5 | Karnataka | 26852038.00 |
| 6 | Rajasthan | 21267724.00 |
| 7 | West Bengal | 18145381.00 |
| 8 | Haryana | 15561955.00 |
| 9 | Andhra Pradesh | 15039373.00 |
| 10 | Kerala | 14746355.00 |
| 11 | Madhya Pradesh | 14443600.00 |
| 12 | Odisha | 13962588.00 |
| 13 | Telangana | 12929477.00 |
| 14 | Chhattisgarh | 9985131.00 |
| 15 | Punjab | 9465798.00 |
| 16 | Uttarakhand | 9281152.00 |
| 17 | Assam | 8389063.00 |
| 18 | Jharkhand | 7977219.00 |
| 19 | Delhi | 7812245.00 |
| 20 | Bihar | 7449982.00 |
| 21 | Himachal Pradesh | 5099212.00 |
| 22 | Goa | 3135163.00 |
| 23 | Sikkim | 1215386.00 |
| 24 | Puducherry | 1206870.00 |
| 25 | Tripura | 905232.00 |
| 26 | Meghalaya | 520463.00 |
| 27 | Arunachal Pradesh | 440204.00 |
| 28 | Mizoram | 362459.00 |
| 29 | Chandigarh | 327833.00 |
| 30 | Manipur | 292065.00 |
| 31 | Nagaland | 255776.00 |
Table 16: GSVA - Services
Key Observation: Services sector GSVA led by Maharashtra (Rs 10.87 trillion). Odisha's Rs 1.41 trillion reflects growing IT services and tourism, though lag in financial services persists.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Maharashtra | 108679024.00 | 31Puducherry |
| 2Karnataka | 69581378.00 | 30Nagaland |
| 3Tamil Nadu | 63264719.00 | 29Mizoram |
| 4Uttar Pradesh | 59521247.00 | 28Arunachal Pradesh |
| 5Delhi | 45055091.00 | 27Sikkim |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 16 out of 31 | Value: 14109793.00
Direction: Higher is better
Rank: 16 out of 31 | Value: 14109793.00
Direction: Higher is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maharashtra | 108679024.00 |
| 2 | Karnataka | 69581378.00 |
| 3 | Tamil Nadu | 63264719.00 |
| 4 | Uttar Pradesh | 59521247.00 |
| 5 | Delhi | 45055091.00 |
| 6 | West Bengal | 44350743.00 |
| 7 | Telangana | 38191200.00 |
| 8 | Gujarat | 36564368.00 |
| 9 | Kerala | 35357484.00 |
| 10 | Rajasthan | 30697595.00 |
| 11 | Andhra Pradesh | 26324629.00 |
| 12 | Haryana | 24145935.00 |
| 13 | Bihar | 23539766.00 |
| 14 | Madhya Pradesh | 22003546.00 |
| 15 | Punjab | 17865863.00 |
| 16 | Odisha | 14109793.00 |
| 17 | Assam | 10766037.00 |
| 18 | Jharkhand | 9176648.00 |
| 19 | Chhattisgarh | 8739937.00 |
| 20 | Uttarakhand | 7008134.00 |
| 21 | Himachal Pradesh | 4849560.00 |
| 22 | Chandigarh | 2834206.00 |
| 23 | Goa | 2118611.00 |
| 24 | Tripura | 1633676.00 |
| 25 | Meghalaya | 1420827.00 |
| 26 | Manipur | 1331872.00 |
| 27 | Puducherry | 1238456.00 |
| 28 | Nagaland | 1174548.00 |
| 29 | Mizoram | 791309.00 |
| 30 | Arunachal Pradesh | 769914.00 |
| 31 | Sikkim | 553796.00 |
Table 17: Gross Sown Area
Key Observation: Uttar Pradesh dominates agricultural land with 25.8 million hectares sown. Odisha's 5.07 million hectares supports ~50% of population through agriculture-linked livelihoods.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Uttar Pradesh | 25821.00 | 29Goa |
| 2Rajasthan | 23954.00 | 28Sikkim |
| 3Madhya Pradesh | 23130.00 | 27Mizoram |
| 4Maharashtra | 21943.00 | 26Delhi |
| 5Andhra Pradesh | 13650.00 | 25Puducherry |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 14 out of 29 | Value: 5069.00
Direction: Higher is better
Rank: 14 out of 29 | Value: 5069.00
Direction: Higher is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uttar Pradesh | 25821.00 |
| 2 | Rajasthan | 23954.00 |
| 3 | Madhya Pradesh | 23130.00 |
| 4 | Maharashtra | 21943.00 |
| 5 | Andhra Pradesh | 13650.00 |
| 6 | Gujarat | 12836.00 |
| 7 | Karnataka | 11748.00 |
| 8 | West Bengal | 9459.00 |
| 9 | Punjab | 7870.00 |
| 10 | Bihar | 7778.00 |
| 11 | Haryana | 6376.00 |
| 12 | Chhattisgarh | 5691.00 |
| 13 | Tamil Nadu | 5140.00 |
| 14 | Odisha | 5069.00 |
| 15 | Assam | 4076.00 |
| 16 | Kerala | 2592.00 |
| 17 | Jharkhand | 1657.00 |
| 18 | Uttarakhand | 1124.00 |
| 19 | Himachal Pradesh | 934.00 |
| 20 | Nagaland | 489.00 |
| 21 | Tripura | 474.00 |
| 22 | Meghalaya | 340.00 |
| 23 | Manipur | 309.00 |
| 24 | Arunachal Pradesh | 285.00 |
| 25 | Goa | 163.00 |
| 26 | Sikkim | 144.00 |
| 27 | Mizoram | 116.00 |
| 28 | Delhi | 48.00 |
| 29 | Puducherry | 26.00 |
| — | ALL INDIA (Average) | 191103.00 |
Table 18: Gross Irrigated Area
Key Observation: Irrigation coverage varies from 80%+ in Punjab to 15% in Northeast. Odisha's 29.5% irrigated area reflects monsoon dependency and need for irrigation infrastructure expansion.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Uttar Pradesh | 20191.00 | 29Goa |
| 2Rajasthan | 9455.00 | 28Delhi |
| 3Madhya Pradesh | 8966.00 | 27Puducherry |
| 4Punjab | 7744.00 | 26Mizoram |
| 5Gujarat | 6449.00 | 25Sikkim |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 14 out of 29 | Value: 1496.00
Direction: Higher is better
Rank: 14 out of 29 | Value: 1496.00
Direction: Higher is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uttar Pradesh | 20191.00 |
| 2 | Rajasthan | 9455.00 |
| 3 | Madhya Pradesh | 8966.00 |
| 4 | Punjab | 7744.00 |
| 5 | Gujarat | 6449.00 |
| 6 | Andhra Pradesh | 6268.00 |
| 7 | Haryana | 5672.00 |
| 8 | West Bengal | 5568.00 |
| 9 | Bihar | 5327.00 |
| 10 | Maharashtra | 4050.00 |
| 11 | Karnataka | 4007.00 |
| 12 | Tamil Nadu | 2991.00 |
| 13 | Chhattisgarh | 1725.00 |
| 14 | Odisha | 1496.00 |
| 15 | Uttarakhand | 554.00 |
| 16 | Kerala | 458.00 |
| 17 | Assam | 378.00 |
| 18 | Jharkhand | 235.00 |
| 19 | Himachal Pradesh | 201.00 |
| 20 | Meghalaya | 125.00 |
| 21 | Tripura | 107.00 |
| 22 | Nagaland | 92.00 |
| 23 | Arunachal Pradesh | 57.00 |
| 24 | Manipur | 49.00 |
| 25 | Goa | 36.00 |
| 26 | Delhi | 34.00 |
| 27 | Puducherry | 22.00 |
| 28 | Mizoram | 15.00 |
| 29 | Sikkim | 13.00 |
| — | ALL INDIA (Average) | 81078.00 |
Table 19: State-Wise Forest Cover
Key Observation: Madhya Pradesh leads forest cover at 77,739 sq km. Odisha ranks 5th nationally with 48,755 sq km (30.2% of state area), crucial for biodiversity and carbon sequestration.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Madhya Pradesh | 77739.00 | 31Haryana |
| 2Arunachal Pradesh | 67472.00 | 30Delhi |
| 3Chhattisgarh | 55929.00 | 29Puducherry |
| 4Maharashtra | 50661.00 | 28Lakshadweep |
| 5Odisha | 48755.00 | 27Chandigarh |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 5 out of 31 | Value: 48755.00
Direction: Higher is better
Rank: 5 out of 31 | Value: 48755.00
Direction: Higher is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madhya Pradesh | 77739.00 |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | 67472.00 |
| 3 | Chhattisgarh | 55929.00 |
| 4 | Maharashtra | 50661.00 |
| 5 | Odisha | 48755.00 |
| 6 | Andhra Pradesh | 45231.00 |
| 7 | Karnataka | 36200.00 |
| 8 | Assam | 27758.00 |
| 9 | Uttarakhand | 24493.00 |
| 10 | Tamil Nadu | 23314.00 |
| 11 | Jharkhand | 22722.00 |
| 12 | Mizoram | 18600.00 |
| 13 | Kerala | 17284.00 |
| 14 | Meghalaya | 17205.00 |
| 15 | Manipur | 16952.00 |
| 16 | Rajasthan | 16012.00 |
| 17 | Himachal Pradesh | 14666.00 |
| 18 | Gujarat | 14604.00 |
| 19 | Uttar Pradesh | 14346.00 |
| 20 | Nagaland | 13665.00 |
| 21 | West Bengal | 12970.00 |
| 22 | Tripura | 8173.00 |
| 23 | Bihar | 6807.00 |
| 24 | Sikkim | 3357.00 |
| 25 | Goa | 2156.00 |
| 26 | Punjab | 1660.00 |
| 27 | Haryana | 1604.00 |
| 28 | Delhi | 177.00 |
| 29 | Puducherry | 42.00 |
| 30 | Lakshadweep | 26.00 |
| 31 | Chandigarh | 17.00 |
Table 20: Sustainable Development Goals Score
Key Observation: Kerala leads SDG performance (79/100), while Bihar lags (57/100). Odisha's 66/100 score reflects mixed progress—strong on forestry, weak on health and poverty reduction.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Kerala | 79.00 | 33Ladakh |
| 2Uttarakhand | 79.00 | 32Meghalaya |
| 3Tamil Nadu | 78.00 | 31Nagaland |
| 4Chandigarh | 77.00 | 30Jharkhand |
| 5Goa | 77.00 | 29Bihar |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 26 out of 33 | Value: 66.00
Direction: Higher is better
Rank: 26 out of 33 | Value: 66.00
Direction: Higher is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kerala | 79.00 |
| 2 | Uttarakhand | 79.00 |
| 3 | Tamil Nadu | 78.00 |
| 4 | Chandigarh | 77.00 |
| 5 | Goa | 77.00 |
| 6 | Himachal Pradesh | 77.00 |
| 7 | Punjab | 76.00 |
| 8 | Sikkim | 76.00 |
| 9 | Karnataka | 75.00 |
| 10 | Andhra Pradesh | 74.00 |
| 11 | Gujarat | 74.00 |
| 12 | Puducherry | 74.00 |
| 13 | Telangana | 74.00 |
| 14 | Maharashtra | 73.00 |
| 15 | Haryana | 72.00 |
| 16 | Manipur | 72.00 |
| 17 | Mizoram | 72.00 |
| 18 | Tripura | 71.00 |
| 19 | Delhi | 70.00 |
| 20 | West Bengal | 70.00 |
| 21 | Chhattisgarh | 67.00 |
| 22 | Madhya Pradesh | 67.00 |
| 23 | Rajasthan | 67.00 |
| 24 | Uttar Pradesh | 67.00 |
| 25 | Lakshadweep | 66.00 |
| 26 | Odisha | 66.00 |
| 27 | Arunachal Pradesh | 65.00 |
| 28 | Assam | 65.00 |
| 29 | Ladakh | 65.00 |
| 30 | Meghalaya | 63.00 |
| 31 | Nagaland | 63.00 |
| 32 | Jharkhand | 62.00 |
| 33 | Bihar | 57.00 |
| — | ALL INDIA (Average) | 57.00 |
Table 21: Status Of Ground Water Extraction
Key Observation: Groundwater extraction ranges from 0.79% (Arunachal Pradesh) to 81% (Chandigarh). Odisha's 44.25% extraction suggests sustainable groundwater balance, better than most states.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Arunachal Pradesh | 0.79 | 33Chandigarh |
| 2Nagaland | 2.89 | 32Delhi |
| 3Meghalaya | 3.55 | 31Haryana |
| 4Mizoram | 3.96 | 30Rajasthan |
| 5Sikkim | 6.04 | 29Punjab |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 15 out of 33 | Value: 44.25
Direction: Lower is better
Rank: 15 out of 33 | Value: 44.25
Direction: Lower is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arunachal Pradesh | 0.79 |
| 2 | Nagaland | 2.89 |
| 3 | Meghalaya | 3.55 |
| 4 | Mizoram | 3.96 |
| 5 | Sikkim | 6.04 |
| 6 | Manipur | 7.95 |
| 7 | Tripura | 9.70 |
| 8 | Assam | 12.38 |
| 9 | Goa | 23.63 |
| 10 | Andhra Pradesh | 28.81 |
| 11 | Jharkhand | 31.35 |
| 12 | Himachal Pradesh | 37.56 |
| 13 | Ladakh | 41.36 |
| 14 | Telangana | 41.60 |
| 15 | Odisha | 44.25 |
| 16 | Bihar | 44.94 |
| 17 | West Bengal | 47.01 |
| 18 | Uttarakhand | 48.04 |
| 19 | Chhattisgarh | 49.58 |
| 20 | Kerala | 52.56 |
| 21 | Gujarat | 53.23 |
| 22 | Maharashtra | 54.68 |
| 23 | Madhya Pradesh | 59.10 |
| 24 | Lakshadweep | 61.60 |
| 25 | Puducherry | 69.17 |
| 26 | Karnataka | 69.93 |
| 27 | Uttar Pradesh | 70.66 |
| 28 | Tamil Nadu | 75.59 |
| 29 | Chandigarh | 80.99 |
| 30 | Delhi | 98.16 |
| 31 | Haryana | 134.14 |
| 32 | Rajasthan | 151.07 |
| 33 | Punjab | 165.99 |
| — | ALL INDIA (Average) | 392.70 |
Table 22: Medium & Small Scale Industries
Key Observation: Uttar Pradesh dominates MSMEs with 90 million units. Odisha's 19.84 million MSMEs (13th) form the backbone of rural employment but need access to credit and technology.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Uttar Pradesh | 90.00 | 32Chandigarh |
| 2West Bengal | 88.68 | 31Mizoram |
| 3Tamil Nadu | 49.48 | 30Sikkim |
| 4Maharashtra | 47.79 | 29Arunachal Pradesh |
| 5Karnataka | 38.34 | 28Lakshadweep |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 13 out of 32 | Value: 19.84
Direction: Higher is better
Rank: 13 out of 32 | Value: 19.84
Direction: Higher is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uttar Pradesh | 90.00 |
| 2 | West Bengal | 88.68 |
| 3 | Tamil Nadu | 49.48 |
| 4 | Maharashtra | 47.79 |
| 5 | Karnataka | 38.34 |
| 6 | Bihar | 34.46 |
| 7 | Andhra Pradesh | 33.87 |
| 8 | Gujarat | 33.16 |
| 9 | Rajasthan | 26.87 |
| 10 | Madhya Pradesh | 26.74 |
| 11 | Telangana | 26.05 |
| 12 | Kerala | 23.79 |
| 13 | Odisha | 19.84 |
| 14 | Jharkhand | 15.88 |
| 15 | Punjab | 14.65 |
| 16 | Assam | 12.14 |
| 17 | Haryana | 9.70 |
| 18 | Delhi | 9.36 |
| 19 | Chhattisgarh | 8.48 |
| 20 | Uttarakhand | 4.17 |
| 21 | Himachal Pradesh | 3.92 |
| 22 | Tripura | 2.11 |
| 23 | Manipur | 1.80 |
| 24 | Meghalaya | 1.12 |
| 25 | Puducherry | 0.96 |
| 26 | Nagaland | 0.91 |
| 27 | Goa | 0.70 |
| 28 | Chandigarh | 0.56 |
| 29 | Mizoram | 0.35 |
| 30 | Sikkim | 0.26 |
| 31 | Arunachal Pradesh | 0.23 |
| 32 | Lakshadweep | 0.02 |
| — | ALL INDIA (Average) | 1.40 |
Table 23: Per Capita Availability Of Power
Key Observation: Goa's per capita power availability (2,614.9 kWh) is 19x higher than Bihar (136.5 kWh). Odisha's 574 kWh reflects coal-generated surplus being exported to neighboring states.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Goa | 2614.90 | 31Nagaland |
| 2Puducherry | 1771.00 | 30Assam |
| 3Andhra Pradesh | 1770.40 | 29Jharkhand |
| 4Punjab | 1663.50 | 28Manipur |
| 5Haryana | 1649.70 | 27Bihar |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 20 out of 31 | Value: 574.00
Direction: Higher is better
Rank: 20 out of 31 | Value: 574.00
Direction: Higher is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goa | 2614.90 |
| 2 | Puducherry | 1771.00 |
| 3 | Andhra Pradesh | 1770.40 |
| 4 | Punjab | 1663.50 |
| 5 | Haryana | 1649.70 |
| 6 | Delhi | 1527.00 |
| 7 | Chandigarh | 1443.00 |
| 8 | Gujarat | 1419.80 |
| 9 | Himachal Pradesh | 1271.80 |
| 10 | Tamil Nadu | 1202.90 |
| 11 | Uttarakhand | 1109.70 |
| 12 | Maharashtra | 1076.20 |
| 13 | Karnataka | 931.00 |
| 14 | Rajasthan | 819.50 |
| 15 | Lakshadweep | 769.20 |
| 16 | Chhattisgarh | 713.30 |
| 17 | Madhya Pradesh | 657.70 |
| 18 | Sikkim | 657.10 |
| 19 | Kerala | 621.40 |
| 20 | Odisha | 574.00 |
| 21 | Meghalaya | 527.70 |
| 22 | West Bengal | 460.80 |
| 23 | Uttar Pradesh | 395.50 |
| 24 | Mizoram | 383.60 |
| 25 | Arunachal Pradesh | 367.80 |
| 26 | Tripura | 303.70 |
| 27 | Nagaland | 277.00 |
| 28 | Assam | 220.70 |
| 29 | Jharkhand | 205.50 |
| 30 | Manipur | 188.50 |
| 31 | Bihar | 136.50 |
| — | ALL INDIA (Average) | 532.90 |
Table 24: Length Of National Highways
Key Observation: Uttar Pradesh leads with 7,818 km of national highways. Odisha's 4,416 km (8th rank) connects major ports and industrial zones, enabling trade facilitation.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Uttar Pradesh | 7818.00 | 30Goa |
| 2Rajasthan | 7180.00 | 29Sikkim |
| 3Madhya Pradesh | 5116.00 | 28Delhi |
| 4Andhra Pradesh | 5022.00 | 27Puducherry |
| 5Tamil Nadu | 4943.00 | 26Chandigarh |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 8 out of 30 | Value: 4416.00
Direction: Higher is better
Rank: 8 out of 30 | Value: 4416.00
Direction: Higher is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uttar Pradesh | 7818.00 |
| 2 | Rajasthan | 7180.00 |
| 3 | Madhya Pradesh | 5116.00 |
| 4 | Andhra Pradesh | 5022.00 |
| 5 | Tamil Nadu | 4943.00 |
| 6 | Karnataka | 4642.00 |
| 7 | Maharashtra | 4498.00 |
| 8 | Odisha | 4416.00 |
| 9 | Bihar | 4168.00 |
| 10 | Gujarat | 3828.00 |
| 11 | Assam | 2940.00 |
| 12 | West Bengal | 2681.00 |
| 13 | Jharkhand | 2374.00 |
| 14 | Chhattisgarh | 2289.00 |
| 15 | Uttarakhand | 2042.00 |
| 16 | Arunachal Pradesh | 2027.00 |
| 17 | Haryana | 1633.00 |
| 18 | Punjab | 1557.00 |
| 19 | Himachal Pradesh | 1506.00 |
| 20 | Kerala | 1457.00 |
| 21 | Manipur | 1317.00 |
| 22 | Meghalaya | 1171.00 |
| 23 | Mizoram | 1027.00 |
| 24 | Nagaland | 494.00 |
| 25 | Tripura | 400.00 |
| 26 | Goa | 269.00 |
| 27 | Sikkim | 149.00 |
| 28 | Delhi | 80.00 |
| 29 | Puducherry | 53.00 |
| 30 | Chandigarh | 24.00 |
| — | ALL INDIA (Average) | 65569.00 |
Table 25: Length Of State Highways
Key Observation: Maharashtra has the longest state highways network (32,823 km). Odisha's 3,576 km connects rural areas to district towns, crucial for last-mile connectivity.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Maharashtra | 32823.00 | 27Mizoram |
| 2Karnataka | 20770.00 | 26Tripura |
| 3Gujarat | 18421.00 | 25Goa |
| 4Rajasthan | 11300.00 | 24Sikkim |
| 5Tamil Nadu | 10561.00 | 23Puducherry |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 14 out of 27 | Value: 3576.00
Direction: Higher is better
Rank: 14 out of 27 | Value: 3576.00
Direction: Higher is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maharashtra | 32823.00 |
| 2 | Karnataka | 20770.00 |
| 3 | Gujarat | 18421.00 |
| 4 | Rajasthan | 11300.00 |
| 5 | Tamil Nadu | 10561.00 |
| 6 | Andhra Pradesh | 10491.00 |
| 7 | Madhya Pradesh | 10249.00 |
| 8 | Uttar Pradesh | 7941.00 |
| 9 | Chhattisgarh | 5240.00 |
| 10 | West Bengal | 4505.00 |
| 11 | Kerala | 4341.00 |
| 12 | Bihar | 3989.00 |
| 13 | Uttarakhand | 3788.00 |
| 14 | Odisha | 3576.00 |
| 15 | Assam | 3134.00 |
| 16 | Haryana | 2521.00 |
| 17 | Jharkhand | 1886.00 |
| 18 | Himachal Pradesh | 1626.00 |
| 19 | Punjab | 1477.00 |
| 20 | Manipur | 1137.00 |
| 21 | Meghalaya | 1134.00 |
| 22 | Nagaland | 763.00 |
| 23 | Mizoram | 700.00 |
| 24 | Tripura | 689.00 |
| 25 | Goa | 279.00 |
| 26 | Sikkim | 179.00 |
| 27 | Puducherry | 40.00 |
| — | ALL INDIA (Average) | 144396.00 |
Table 26: Telephones Per 100 Population
Key Observation: Delhi's telephones per 100 population (221.6) reflects higher urbanization. Odisha's 60.2 shows digital divide persists in rural areas; only 1 in 3 people have access.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Delhi | 221.64 | 20Assam |
| 2Tamil Nadu | 108.17 | 19Bihar |
| 3Himachal Pradesh | 105.39 | 18Uttarakhand |
| 4Punjab | 103.00 | 17Chhattisgarh |
| 5Kerala | 96.09 | 16Jharkhand |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 12 out of 20 | Value: 60.21
Direction: Higher is better
Rank: 12 out of 20 | Value: 60.21
Direction: Higher is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delhi | 221.64 |
| 2 | Tamil Nadu | 108.17 |
| 3 | Himachal Pradesh | 105.39 |
| 4 | Punjab | 103.00 |
| 5 | Kerala | 96.09 |
| 6 | Karnataka | 91.24 |
| 7 | Gujarat | 87.23 |
| 8 | Andhra Pradesh | 77.19 |
| 9 | Haryana | 76.44 |
| 10 | Maharashtra | 73.97 |
| 11 | Rajasthan | 70.85 |
| 12 | Odisha | 60.21 |
| 13 | Uttar Pradesh | 56.83 |
| 14 | West Bengal | 54.18 |
| 15 | Madhya Pradesh | 53.55 |
| 16 | Assam | 46.51 |
| 17 | Bihar | 45.72 |
| 18 | Uttarakhand | 13.90 |
| 19 | Chhattisgarh | 5.70 |
| 20 | Jharkhand | 5.50 |
| — | ALL INDIA (Average) | 7.10 |
Table 27: Gross Fiscal Deficit
Key Observation: Fiscal deficit ranges from -Rs 273 crore (Manipur surplus) to Rs 18,423 crore (Gujarat deficit). Odisha's Rs 4,634 crore deficit (14th) requires expenditure rationalization.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Manipur | -273.00 | 28Gujarat |
| 2Tripura | -46.00 | 27Tamil Nadu |
| 3Sikkim | 53.00 | 26Uttar Pradesh |
| 4Meghalaya | 382.00 | 25West Bengal |
| 5Nagaland | 459.00 | 24Maharashtra |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 14 out of 28 | Value: 4634.00
Direction: Lower is better
Rank: 14 out of 28 | Value: 4634.00
Direction: Lower is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manipur | -273.00 |
| 2 | Tripura | -46.00 |
| 3 | Sikkim | 53.00 |
| 4 | Meghalaya | 382.00 |
| 5 | Nagaland | 459.00 |
| 6 | Puducherry | 536.00 |
| 7 | Mizoram | 749.00 |
| 8 | Goa | 1355.00 |
| 9 | Arunachal Pradesh | 1606.00 |
| 10 | Jharkhand | 2222.00 |
| 11 | Uttarakhand | 2650.00 |
| 12 | Assam | 3782.00 |
| 13 | Himachal Pradesh | 4012.00 |
| 14 | Odisha | 4634.00 |
| 15 | Chhattisgarh | 5057.00 |
| 16 | Haryana | 8313.00 |
| 17 | Bihar | 8352.00 |
| 18 | Punjab | 8790.00 |
| 19 | Madhya Pradesh | 9881.00 |
| 20 | Rajasthan | 15189.00 |
| 21 | Kerala | 16944.00 |
| 22 | Karnataka | 17092.00 |
| 23 | Andhra Pradesh | 18041.00 |
| 24 | Gujarat | 18423.00 |
| 25 | Tamil Nadu | 20583.00 |
| 26 | Uttar Pradesh | 23680.00 |
| 27 | West Bengal | 25348.00 |
| 28 | Maharashtra | 26018.00 |
Table 28: Capital Expenditure
Key Observation: Capital expenditure leaders (Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra) invest Rs 40,000+ crore. Odisha's Rs 10,513 crore (11th) should prioritize healthcare, education, and road infrastructure.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Uttar Pradesh | 42573.00 | 28Goa |
| 2Maharashtra | 31927.00 | 27Meghalaya |
| 3Gujarat | 29462.00 | 26Sikkim |
| 4Andhra Pradesh | 26255.00 | 25Mizoram |
| 5Tamil Nadu | 24368.00 | 24Puducherry |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 11 out of 28 | Value: 10513.00
Direction: Higher is better
Rank: 11 out of 28 | Value: 10513.00
Direction: Higher is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uttar Pradesh | 42573.00 |
| 2 | Maharashtra | 31927.00 |
| 3 | Gujarat | 29462.00 |
| 4 | Andhra Pradesh | 26255.00 |
| 5 | Tamil Nadu | 24368.00 |
| 6 | Karnataka | 21459.00 |
| 7 | Madhya Pradesh | 19894.00 |
| 8 | Rajasthan | 18591.00 |
| 9 | Bihar | 17928.00 |
| 10 | West Bengal | 16716.00 |
| 11 | Odisha | 10513.00 |
| 12 | Kerala | 8884.00 |
| 13 | Haryana | 7042.00 |
| 14 | Jharkhand | 6632.00 |
| 15 | Chhattisgarh | 6582.00 |
| 16 | Punjab | 6016.00 |
| 17 | Uttarakhand | 5307.00 |
| 18 | Assam | 5207.00 |
| 19 | Himachal Pradesh | 3919.00 |
| 20 | Arunachal Pradesh | 2050.00 |
| 21 | Tripura | 1876.00 |
| 22 | Nagaland | 1477.00 |
| 23 | Manipur | 1454.00 |
| 24 | Goa | 1346.00 |
| 25 | Meghalaya | 1259.00 |
| 26 | Sikkim | 1011.00 |
| 27 | Mizoram | 719.00 |
| 28 | Puducherry | 568.00 |
Table 29: Social Sector Expenditure
Key Observation: Social sector expenditure (health, education) ranges from Rs 1,691 crore (Sikkim) to Rs 78,197 crore (Maharashtra). Odisha's Rs 24,810 crore (11th) requires efficient targeting.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Maharashtra | 78197.00 | 28Mizoram |
| 2Uttar Pradesh | 76555.00 | 27Nagaland |
| 3Tamil Nadu | 55118.00 | 26Manipur |
| 4Andhra Pradesh | 53736.00 | 25Puducherry |
| 5West Bengal | 45582.00 | 24Sikkim |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 11 out of 28 | Value: 24810.00
Direction: Higher is better
Rank: 11 out of 28 | Value: 24810.00
Direction: Higher is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maharashtra | 78197.00 |
| 2 | Uttar Pradesh | 76555.00 |
| 3 | Tamil Nadu | 55118.00 |
| 4 | Andhra Pradesh | 53736.00 |
| 5 | West Bengal | 45582.00 |
| 6 | Rajasthan | 41899.00 |
| 7 | Gujarat | 41878.00 |
| 8 | Karnataka | 41588.00 |
| 9 | Madhya Pradesh | 35741.00 |
| 10 | Bihar | 34921.00 |
| 11 | Odisha | 24810.00 |
| 12 | Kerala | 23953.00 |
| 13 | Chhattisgarh | 21055.00 |
| 14 | Haryana | 18100.00 |
| 15 | Assam | 14508.00 |
| 16 | Punjab | 13084.00 |
| 17 | Jharkhand | 11711.00 |
| 18 | Uttarakhand | 9377.00 |
| 19 | Himachal Pradesh | 7891.00 |
| 20 | Tripura | 3254.00 |
| 21 | Goa | 2919.00 |
| 22 | Meghalaya | 2716.00 |
| 23 | Arunachal Pradesh | 2554.00 |
| 24 | Mizoram | 2298.00 |
| 25 | Nagaland | 2150.00 |
| 26 | Manipur | 2107.00 |
| 27 | Puducherry | 1873.00 |
| 28 | Sikkim | 1691.00 |
Table 30: State-Wise Exports
Key Observation: Gujarat dominates exports (Rs 1.16 lakh crore). Odisha's Rs 10,098 crore (9th) driven by minerals and metals, with potential to grow value-added manufacturing exports.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Gujarat | 116332.00 | 33Nagaland |
| 2Maharashtra | 65855.00 | 32Manipur |
| 3Tamil Nadu | 52074.00 | 31Lakshadweep |
| 4Karnataka | 30481.00 | 30Mizoram |
| 5Uttar Pradesh | 21980.00 | 29Ladakh |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 9 out of 33 | Value: 10098.00
Direction: Higher is better
Rank: 9 out of 33 | Value: 10098.00
Direction: Higher is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gujarat | 116332.00 |
| 2 | Maharashtra | 65855.00 |
| 3 | Tamil Nadu | 52074.00 |
| 4 | Karnataka | 30481.00 |
| 5 | Uttar Pradesh | 21980.00 |
| 6 | Andhra Pradesh | 20782.00 |
| 7 | Telangana | 19123.00 |
| 8 | West Bengal | 12668.00 |
| 9 | Odisha | 10098.00 |
| 10 | Madhya Pradesh | 7825.00 |
| 11 | Rajasthan | 7165.00 |
| 12 | Kerala | 4772.00 |
| 13 | Haryana | 2493.00 |
| 14 | Goa | 2476.00 |
| 15 | Chhattisgarh | 2189.00 |
| 16 | Bihar | 2041.00 |
| 17 | Jharkhand | 1898.00 |
| 18 | Punjab | 1842.00 |
| 19 | Delhi | 876.00 |
| 20 | Assam | 551.00 |
| 21 | Puducherry | 517.00 |
| 22 | Himachal Pradesh | 228.00 |
| 23 | Uttarakhand | 226.00 |
| 24 | Meghalaya | 33.00 |
| 25 | Sikkim | 20.00 |
| 26 | Chandigarh | 14.00 |
| 27 | Tripura | 12.00 |
| 28 | Arunachal Pradesh | 2.00 |
| 29 | Nagaland | 2.00 |
| 30 | Manipur | 1.00 |
| 31 | Lakshadweep | 1.00 |
| 32 | Mizoram | 0.00 |
| 33 | Ladakh | 0.00 |
| — | ALL INDIA (Average) | 303526.00 |
Table 31: State-Wise Foreign Tourist Visits
Key Observation: Foreign tourist arrivals led by Maharashtra (37 million). Odisha's 0.879 million (18th) reflects underutilized temple, beach, and eco-tourism potential.
Rankings Overview
| Top 5 Performers | Value | Bottom 5 Performers |
|---|---|---|
| 1Maharashtra | 37.05 | 33Mizoram |
| 2West Bengal | 31.24 | 32Chhattisgarh |
| 3Gujarat | 22.74 | 31Manipur |
| 4Uttar Pradesh | 22.69 | 30Haryana |
| 5Rajasthan | 20.72 | 29Lakshadweep |
Odisha's Performance:
Rank: 18 out of 33 | Value: 0.88
Direction: Higher is better
Rank: 18 out of 33 | Value: 0.88
Direction: Higher is better
Complete State-wise Rankings
| Rank | State/UT | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maharashtra | 37.05 |
| 2 | West Bengal | 31.24 |
| 3 | Gujarat | 22.74 |
| 4 | Uttar Pradesh | 22.69 |
| 5 | Rajasthan | 20.72 |
| 6 | Delhi | 19.99 |
| 7 | Tamil Nadu | 11.61 |
| 8 | Kerala | 7.38 |
| 9 | Bihar | 7.37 |
| 10 | Punjab | 5.42 |
| 11 | Karnataka | 4.85 |
| 12 | Goa | 4.68 |
| 13 | Andhra Pradesh | 2.62 |
| 14 | Madhya Pradesh | 1.68 |
| 15 | Telangana | 1.55 |
| 16 | Uttarakhand | 1.39 |
| 17 | Tripura | 0.91 |
| 18 | Odisha | 0.88 |
| 19 | Sikkim | 0.85 |
| 20 | Himachal Pradesh | 0.83 |
| 21 | Jharkhand | 0.45 |
| 22 | Ladakh | 0.40 |
| 23 | Chandigarh | 0.39 |
| 24 | Assam | 0.27 |
| 25 | Meghalaya | 0.23 |
| 26 | Puducherry | 0.18 |
| 27 | Nagaland | 0.06 |
| 28 | Arunachal Pradesh | 0.05 |
| 29 | Mizoram | 0.05 |
| 30 | Chhattisgarh | 0.03 |
| 31 | Manipur | 0.03 |
| 32 | Haryana | 0.01 |
| 33 | Lakshadweep | 0.01 |
| — | ALL INDIA (Average) | 194.97 |
Critical Analysis: Odisha's Development Profile
Health Crisis: A Wake-Up Call
The Numbers: Maternal Mortality Ratio of 153 per 100,000 live births places Odisha at the bottom of available data— 6.6 times higher than Andhra Pradesh (30). When combined with 61.8% maternal anaemia and 61% child anaemia, this creates a vicious cycle of poor health outcomes.
Why It Matters: These aren't just statistics—they represent thousands of preventable deaths. The disparity with Kerala (MMR: 15-20) shows that better outcomes are achievable with proper healthcare infrastructure.
Action Needed: Urgent expansion of maternal health services, iron supplementation programs, and community health worker training in rural areas.
Education-Employment Paradox
The Puzzle: Secondary enrolment is only 66.8% (24th rank), yet unemployment is 29% (16th rank). This suggests that even those completing education struggle to find jobs—a critical mismatch.
Root Causes: Skill mismatch between education system and job market, limited job creation in formal sectors, and weak entrepreneurship ecosystems.
Opportunity: Industrial zones (especially in auto, renewables) and MSME support can bridge this gap.
Hidden Strengths: Untapped Potential
Forest Resources: 48,755 sq km (5th rank) offers opportunities in eco-tourism, sustainable mining, and carbon credits—currently underexploited.
Industrial Base: Rs 1.40 trillion industrial GSVA (12th rank) driven by mining and minerals. Potential to create value-added manufacturing (auto ancillaries, pharmaceuticals).
Export Capacity: Rs 10,098 crore exports (9th rank) in minerals can be transformed to high-value products.
Infrastructure: 8th rank in national highways connects major ports and industrial zones—a competitive advantage.
Fiscal & Governance Challenges
Deficit Concern: Gross Fiscal Deficit of Rs 4,634 crore (14th rank) requires expenditure rationalization.
The Balance: While fiscal discipline is important, cutting social sector spending (education, health) would worsen development indicators. Prudent revenue enhancement through mining royalties and tax compliance is preferable.
Strategic Recommendations for Odisha
Immediate Priorities (1-2 Years)
- Health Emergency Response:
- Establish Maternal Health Task Force with target: Reduce MMR to 100 by 2028
- Mobile medical camps focusing on iron supplementation for pregnant women
- Incentivize trained birth attendants in rural areas
- Education Quality Improvement:
- Expand mid-day meal schemes to improve nutrition and enrollment
- Bus transport support for girls in secondary classes
- Teacher training in critical subjects (science, math)
- Employment Generation:
- Fast-track skill training in manufacturing, IT, and hospitality sectors
- MSME credit guarantee schemes for young entrepreneurs
- Target: Create 5 lakh jobs in 3 years
Medium-term Strategies (3-5 Years)
- Tourism Promotion: Current foreign tourist arrivals (0.879 million, 18th rank) far below potential.
- Promote Jagannath Temple, Konark, and eco-tourism circuits
- Infrastructure: Airport expansion, road connectivity to tourist sites
- Target: Double foreign tourist arrivals to 2 million
- Industrial Diversification:
- Develop corridors for auto ancillaries, pharmaceuticals, food processing
- Attract private investment through special economic zones
- Build on existing mineral strength but move up value chain
- Agricultural Modernization:
- Increase irrigated area from 29.5% through canal rehabilitation
- Promote high-value crops (spices, oilseeds) through cooperatives
- Support agricultural exports (currently only Rs 10k crore)
- Digital Inclusion:
- Expand broadband connectivity (currently telephones per 100: 60.21)
- Digital skill training for youth and women
- Enable e-commerce platforms for farmers and MSMEs
Long-term Vision (5-10 Years)
- Sustainable Mining: Transition to responsible mining practices leveraging 5th rank in forest cover
- Green Industries: Position as renewable energy hub (current power per capita: 574 kWh, 20th rank)
- Export-Driven Growth: Scale up from Rs 10k crore to Rs 50k crore through value addition
- Health Excellence: Target MMR below 50 and life expectancy of 65+ years by 2030
Conclusion: Odisha at a Crossroads
Odisha presents a paradox: significant natural resources and industrial capacity, yet lagging in human development indicators. The data shows:
- Critical Health Gaps: Worst MMR in India demands immediate intervention
- Education-Employment Mismatch: High unemployment despite education progress
- Economic Potential: Strong minerals, industry, and forest base
- Infrastructure Assets: Well-connected with highway and port access
The path forward requires integrated action: simultaneously investing in health and education while leveraging economic strengths. The next 5 years are critical. With focused governance and strategic investments, Odisha can transform from a resource-rich but development-lagging state to a model of sustainable, inclusive growth.
The Bottom Line: Odisha has all the ingredients for transformation—natural resources, industrial base, and
infrastructure. What's needed now is decisive action on health, education, and employment. The data doesn't lie:
the time to act is now.
Data Source: Handbook of Statistics on Indian Economy (Latest Edition)
Analysis Date: April 2026
Note: Latest available data varies by indicator (2019-2024). See individual tables for specific years.