Road
The
state of Orissa has a road network of around 2.38 lakh km. (including
3100km. of NH), the State has embarked on an ambitious plan for Road
connectivity through PPP.
Power
Orissa
has been the pioneer in the power sector reforms which have opened up
avenues for private sector participation in generation & distributions
of power
Aviation
Air traffic to and from the State has been on the rise. New air strips
in different parts of the State and an Aviation Training Institute are
in the pipeline.
Orissa is a principal maritime state, has a coastline of 480km. and is endowed with conducive ports locations.
IT/Theme Park
Orissa has been a leading State in IT business and applications. The
Govt. has accorded high priority to the development of IT sector in the
State.
Culture & Tourism
Orissa has become a multi dimensional, multi coloured, many splendoured,
vibrant & boisterous modern state all set on its journey in the present
millennium to make its presence and voice felt in the nooks & crannies
of the world through the Universal Cult of brotherhood, its unique
cultural heritage, luxuriant forests & wild life, sprawling Chilika
Lake, bountiful coastline, wide range of tribes & colourful canvass of
art & culture.
Urban Infrastructure
15% of the total population of the State resides in urban areas, which
grows fast due to industrialization. The Govt. has been taking effective
steps for efficient management and supply of basic urban amenities and
services.
Transport & Railways
An efficient and vibrant Transport System in a State is the most
essential ingredient for the long-term socio-economic and cultural
prosperities. New rail linkages would facilitate
to carry the projected quantum of traffic and
meet the developmental needs of the economy.
Logistic Hub
The logistic hubs are intended to provide necessary support for goods
and services and to ensure an effective and efficient Supply-chain
Management system in the State.
Water Resource
Orissa is endowed with water in abundance. This precious gift of nature
needs be developed for the economic development of the state and
alleviation of poverty.
Solid Waste Management
The Govt. has been planning Integrated Sewerage & Solid Waste Management for major Cities by engaging suitable consultants and projects are under consideration of Govt. for implementation with financial assistance from 12th Financial Commission, JNNURM & JBIC loan assistance.
Health Care
Govt. of Orissa has time and again articulated the need for
collaborating with NGOs and private agencies to provide and facilitate
the use of health service delivery in hard to reach and underserved
areas. The collaboration with NGOs will ensure promotion of people
oriented policies of the Govt. and provide a platform to manage PHC and
implement curative, promotive and preventive health services.
Education
The Govt. of Orissa has the responsibility to achieve the goals of
universal elementary education (UEE).
The literacy
level in Orissa at 63.61% is comparable with all-India average of
65.38%. However, there are considerable regional disparities between
areas, and communities.
The missing
children who do not come to school have been identified under various
programs.
Agriculture
The State adopted a bold and unique Agriculture Policy during the year
1996 for the first time in the country to increase investment in
agriculture, bring in a shift from subsistence agriculture to commercial
agriculture and accorded status of industry to agriculture.