American Review of Mathematics and Statistics

Agricultural Development Disparities in Odisha: A Statistical Study
Mr. Duryodhan Jena

Abstract
Agriculture plays a dominant role in the economy of the State with contribution of 25.75% to Net State Domestic Product (Census report, Govt. of India, 2000-01). Its contribution has declined to 16.46 per cent in GSDP in 2011-12 (Economic survey 2011-12, Odisha). The contribution of agriculture and allied sectors coming under primary sector to NSDP is more than 40 per cent during past seven years except in 2000-01 (39.50 %). In this study an attempt has been made to measure the levels of agricultural development for the State of Odisha by 2010. The findings of the study revealed that 7 out of 30 districts of Odisha have come under the category of backward districts, which showing that large regional disparities exist in levels of agricultural development in the State. Agricultural development is the highest in Kendrapara district and the lowest in Jharsuguda district.

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