Facts Odisha

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Pineapple cultivation in Odisha

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This map tells the story behind Odisha's banana cultivation, showcasing the district-wise area under banana farming. In 2023-24, bananas were cultivated on 23,940 hectares across the state. Anugul, Rayagada, & Mayurbhanj emerged as the top three districts.

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This map presents district-wise consumption of chemical fertilizers in Odisha, measured in Kg/Ha. Fertilizers consumption in the state has grown from 76.9 KG/Ha in 2020-21 to 78.2 Kg/Ha in 2024-25. However more concerted efforts are required in this regard.

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On this day of Menstrual Hygiene (28th May - 2026) here is a data set from Odisha highlighting district wise percentage of 15-24Y women who use hygienic method of protection during menstruation period

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Here is the district wise consumption of pesticides per hectare in Odisha. Overall, 0.22 KG pesticides is used per hectare during the year in the state. The pesticide use has increased by 61%, from 137 gm/ai/ha in 2014-15 to 220 gm/ai/ha in 2024-25.

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How much pesticide is used in different districts of Odisha. In the state, during 2024-25, a total of 1333.32 technical grade AI in MT is used

AI in MT stands for Active Ingredients in Metric Ton. Active Ingredients (AI) refer to actual chemical substance in a pesticide

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There are nearly 3.31 lakh teachers in Odisha. They are from all types of schools including govt. of India run and Private schools in the state. The chart shows the social categories of our teachers.

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Now, this is interesting. The dropout rate is skyrocketing as more students climb the ladder to higher grades in Odisha. Our dropout rate is significantly high than the national average both at the upper primary and secondary levels.

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In the last couple of years, the focus is back on schools. It shows there are improvements in basic infrastructure. The UDISE report reflects so for Odisha.

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# What women in Odisha Consume?

From the nutrition point, food items & its frequency of consumption is extremely important. Here is what the women of 15-49 years of age in Odisha consume by its frequency. The data is derived from NFHS-5 and indicates some interesting facts.

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Odisha has 5 (24%) women ministers in its new council of ministers now. They will be giving leadership to 9 of 44 (20%) departments in the government. These departments estimated to spend around 28,255 crore in 22-23, which is 14% of the state budget.

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Do the children of Odisha get adequate diet?

The answer is no. NFHS-5 indicates 20.4% children (6-23 months) get so. Though there is an improvement from previous NFHS round (8.5%) but still it is significantly low.

See where the districts of the state stand on this..