New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Summary The Kurumpuri goat market in Nuapada district, Odisha, is a vital hub for livestock trade, attracting buyers from nearby districts and states.

It plays a significant role in the region's agricultural economy, especially during festivals like Nuakhai and Chhadakhai, when demand for goats and sheep surges.

Managed by the Regulated Market Committee, it contributes substantially to local revenue.

It is early morning in Western Odisha's Nuapada district, around 463 kilometres away from the state capital Bhubaneswar. Kurumpuri market, a major trading point for goats and sheep, is bustling with livestock buyers from nearby districts such as Balangir, Kalahandi and Bargarh. Buyers from neighbouring Chhattisgarh an...