Maize, a cereal crop of immense significance occipies the second rank in importance in Odisha's agricultural landscape, following closely behind paddy cultivation. The past 2 decades have witnessed a remarkable surge in its popularity within the state, particularly taking root in the South Western region, the coastal areas and Mayurbhanja district. This hightened adoption has positioned Odisha as an increasingly crucial maize supplier and the district of Nabrangpur has emerged as a hub, garnering attention from local, regional and even national level buyers. This elevated staus is firther substantiated by the substantial quantity of maize being exported via the strategic Indian Railway's rake points located at Junagarh and Jeypur.