India, Feb. 15 -- Odisha's economy grew at 7.2 % in 2024-25, compared to the national growth rate of 6.4 % as services, agriculture and industries sector kept the momentum up, according to the annual economic survey tabled in the state assembly on Saturday.

The economic survey report said the state's agriculture sector registered a robust growth rate of 3.3 % in 2024-25. Over the last five years, agriculture sector in Odisha grew at 7 % while in India it grew at 4.1%.

The services sector, which contributes around 37.1% to the state's economy, is estimated to grow at 10% in 2024-25 as Bhubaneswar is becoming the next IT/ITEs hub in the country. Software/electronics exports reached Rs.12,904.5 crores in 2023-24. The state allocated nearly...