Concept: One District - One Product
Spread over an area of 2,40,928 square kilometers, the region ranks among the largest in India in terms of area, comprising 7.3% of the total area of the country. It is also among the most populous, with the 2011 census count representing about 16.5% of the total population of the country.
In terms of size of the economy, the state ranks third in the country, with a share of 8.4% and GDP of 11,45,234 Cr in the year 2015-16. The MSME sector plays an important role in the economy of the state and is a significant contributor to capital investment, production and employment.
In terms of number of MSME units (about 46 lakh units, 8%), the region ranks first in the country. This sector, locally as well as nationally, is the largest contributor to employment after agriculture. It has been a leading contributor to exports of handicrafts, processed food, engineering goods, carpet, readymade garments and leather products.
The export of handicrafts from districts contributes 44% to total export of handicrafts from the country. Similarly, this contribution stands at 39% in carpets and 26% in leather and leather products. The share in total exports from the country is 4.73%.
Almost each district in the state has one or more unique products, whether in handicrafts, handlooms, agriculture or horticulture produce, or small enterprises, with distinct identity at national and international levels.