Agriculture & Spice Plantations

Agriculture & spice economy

• Employment: Over 60% of Odisha’s workforce engaged in agriculture
• Contribution to GSDP: Around 20% (2022-23)
• Small/Marginal farmers: Over 80% of farmers own <2 ha of land
• Market links:
  • APMC Mandis, ORMAS (Odisha Rural Development & Marketing Society)
  • Government procurement for turmeric, pulses, and paddy
• Organic farming: Promoted under schemes like PKVY (Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana)
• Exports: Kandhamal turmeric and Koraput coffee exported to international markets