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Agriculture Scenario in Jharkhand

Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative, Government of Jharkhand

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Agriculture sector is the priority area for the Government of Jharkhand

Agricultural Scenario in Jharkhand

A Snapshot

• Total geographical area is 79.71 ha, 47.67% area under cultivation, 29.20% under forest cover and Average land holding

– 1.58 ha

• Average annual rainfall is 130 cm (almost double of India’s annual average)
• Paddy, coarse grains, maize, wheat and pulses and oilseeds are the major crops
• Mango, Banana, Guava, Papaya, Tomato, Chili & other spices are in abundance, state is also rich in minor forest produce
• 13% growth rate of Agriculture & allied sector over the years

Sustained efforts of the Govt of Jharkhand has yielded encouraging results with

• Milk production: Increased by 17% between 2014-17 ; current production being – 18 Lakh MT
• Egg production: Increased by 8% between FY15-17 ; current production being – 48 Cr.

Rank of Jharkhand in Vegetable Production

2nd 5th 6th

• Tomato
• Peas,
• Beans
• Pear
• Cabbage,
• Okra &
• Cauliflower

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Average Agri Productivity

Global Vs India Vs Jharkhand

4428 3205 5355 909 2404 3093 2509 652 2132 1909 1717 991 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 Rice Wheat Maize Pulses Units: Kg/Ha Global India Jharkhand

• Compared to National and International Average, Jharkhand’s Agri-Productivity is low.
• Productivity of Pulses in Jharkhand is higher as compared to national average

Average Agri-Productivity (FY 12-13 to 15-16)

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Minor Forest Produce (MFP) in Jharkhand

Emerging state for promotion of MFP

• 175+ Minor Forest Produce in Jharkhand
• 40%of the Lac in India is produced in Jharkhand
• Government of Jharkhand has a free policy for trade

and transportation of MFP (except Kendu leaves)

• Medicinal plants available in abundance Amla, Harra,

Bahera, karanj etc.

Minor Forest Produce (MFP) varieties

• Open opportunity for marketing of processed MFPs
• Skill development of the youth for MFP’s collection

and processing

• Supply of raw material to herbal and Ayurveda industry

etc.

Investment Opportunities

Categor y A, 28 Categor y B, 54 Category C, 15 A : Very Common, commercial and large industry based either exported. B: Local use and also in cottage and small industries within the country. C: Potentially useful and only locally used.

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Innovation and Intervention in Agriculture Sector

Key Measures by Jharkhand State

First of its kind in India - Single Window for Farmer

Crop Advisory & Conversion of Fallow Land into Cropped Area Involvement & Expertise of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)

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armers

Bringing Fallow land into cultivable area Crop Insurance Availability

• f Seed,

fertilizer & pesticides Agricultural Implements

• Jharkhand is the pioneer state in implementing “Single

Window System for farmers”

 The single window system provides end to end support to farmers of the state including weather forecast, crop insurance, availability of seeds, market linkage etc.  It has receiving wide spread acceptance and applause among farmers of the state

Key Policy Interventions

Soil Health card Attract Rural Youth in Agriculture (Arya) Scheme Single Window Centre (SWC) DOBHA: - Rain Water Harvesting Structure

• Soil cards are issued to farmers that carries crop-

wise recommendations of nutrients & fertilizers

• To promote the green revolution and attract the rural

youth in agriculture in the state.

• SWC is one stop service centre for all needs of

farmers during the entire life cycle of crop

• Small and marginal farmers gets get subsidy of 90%

whereas other farmers will get subsidy of 50%

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Investment Opportunities in Jharkhand

Egg, Meat, Fish & Dairy Sector Opportunities

Domestic Market Consumption & Production The demand-supply gap is likely to grow further as the per capita egg, milk production in Jharkhand is far below than national average. Huge potential in meat production and processing exist in the state. Other investment opportunities are Investment Opportunities

Product Production Domestic Market Consumption Gap

Gap (%) Egg 48 Cr 205 Cr 157 Cr 77 Meat 51 Lakh MT 178 Lakh MT 127 Lakh MT 71 Fish 1.06 Lakh Ton 1.40 Lakh Ton 0.34 Lakh Ton 32 Milk 18 Lakh MT 29 Lakh MT 11 Lakh MT 38

Status of Cold Storage in the State

Product Existing (units) Required (units) Gap Gap (%) Cold Storage* 24 50 26 52 * Capacity of each cold store is 5000 MT

• Freezing and Frozen Units.
• Units for dried and canned fish
• Packaging and processing units
• Egg production unit
• Establishment of modern dairy & poultry farms
• Establishment of milk processing & cattle feed & fodder plant
• Cattle breeding centres
• Skill development program in dairy & poultry farming, meat

production and processing

• Establishment of cold storage.
• Upgradation of existing cold storage
• Cold chain development for vegetable and horticulture

produce

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Why Jharkhand?

Jharkhand offers Unmatched Ecosystem for Investment

Why Jharkhand ?

2

• Domestic consumption of agri. And allied

produce

• One of the highest GSDP state in India
• Rising per capita income & change in

lifestyle

• Strategic location : Gate way to eastern

and north eastern states

Large consumer market

1

Stable, progressive and decisive Govt.

• Forward looking policy & practices.
• Agriculture is accorded the priority sector

status.

• Single window support & facilitation.
• Market linkage.

4

• Abundance of vegetables, fruits,

grains and animal products

• Favourable weather condition
• Fertile land and availability of ground

and surface water

Availability of raw material

3

Competitive cost of doing business

• Availability of qualified and skilled

human resource at competitive market price

• Competitive cost of major utilities

namely water, power, etc

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