Centre to launch ODOP scheme in Odisha soon

MSME minister Giriraj Singh has announced to launch One District One Product Scheme in Odisha very soon. Under ODOP scheme, similar to the one launched in Uttar Pradesh recently, each district in Odisha is assigned a single product which is available in abundance and for which the place is famous. This is done to provide market link to the farmers and to make small industries successful in the state.

The government will conduct a survey of districts in Odisha on potentials of starting new MSME units. These units are in aromatic, agro, marine food processing, organic food marketing, turmeric and ginger processing.

The list of products will be made on the basis of this survey and then will be uploaded on the official website.

This announcement was made while participating at the inaugural function of SC-ST State Conclave-cum-Exhibition under National SC-ST Hub and inauguration of NSICs, Dharmapada Bhawan.

One District One Product Scheme in Odisha will help farmers and small traders to a large extent. Under ODOP Scheme, people can start their small business with the product being designated to the district and create more employment opportunities.

As part of knowledge exchange, farmers of Kandhamal district to Maharashtra will visit Odisha to see the agro-clusters there. And around 50,000 entrepreneurs will be imparted training in Odisha. This will enable them to sell minor forest produce and organic agro-based products which are available in the tribal dominated districts.