Known as the land of Lord Jagannatha, Odisha stands out in the map of India for its religious, tolerant,and peace-loving people. Situated on the south-eastern coast of India, with a coastline of 485 kilometres along the Bay of Bengal, Odisha is the 8th largest state by area, and the 11th largest by population. It has the third largest population of Scheduled Tribes in India. Rich in mineral and natural resources, Odisha has emerged as a key state in mineral and metal-based industries.