“It’s an important document as it chalks out a strategic path for increasing agro productivity,” Patralekh said.Ĭontrary to the popular conception that agriculture is a loss-making venture, it is actually a promising sector as it contributes 13 per cent to the state’s economy whereas it consumes less than 3 per cent of electricity, the document said, explaining why emphasis should be given on agriculture.
Considering that Jharkhand is a predominantly agricultural state despite its industrial tag, the Centre for Environment and Energy Development (CEED), Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) and Central University of Jharkhand came up with the structural road map aided by constructive policy initiative, infrastructure and market support.
