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Odisha's Tobacco Tax Yields ₹7,346 Crore Over Past Decade, Assembly Data Shows
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 07:32 PM
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State assembly figures reveal that Odisha has collected a total of ₹7,346 crore from tobacco-related revenue over the last ten years.
The Odisha Legislative Assembly released data indicating that the state has amassed ₹7,346 crore in revenue from tobacco-related sources during the past ten years. The figure aggregates excise duties, licensing fees and other charges levied on the cultivation, processing and sale of tobacco products.
Officials highlighted that tobacco remains a significant contributor to the state's fiscal resources, helping fund public services and development projects. The revenue stream reflects both the scale of tobacco farming in the region and the effectiveness of the state's tax collection mechanisms.
While the amount underscores the economic weight of the tobacco sector, authorities also noted ongoing discussions about health impacts and the need for balanced policies. The data provides a benchmark for future budgeting and for assessing the role of tobacco in Odisha's economy.
Officials highlighted that tobacco remains a significant contributor to the state's fiscal resources, helping fund public services and development projects. The revenue stream reflects both the scale of tobacco farming in the region and the effectiveness of the state's tax collection mechanisms.
While the amount underscores the economic weight of the tobacco sector, authorities also noted ongoing discussions about health impacts and the need for balanced policies. The data provides a benchmark for future budgeting and for assessing the role of tobacco in Odisha's economy.