Vol. 22, Issue 1, Jul-Dec 2026
Page: 52-67
Challenges and Prospects for the Sustainable Development of the Agricultural Sector in Bihar and Jharkhand
Dr. Naghma Firoza, Dr. Namrata Anand
Received Date: 2026-09-18
Accepted Date: 2026-10-21
Published Date: 2026-11-02
Bihar and Jharkhand are two major agriculture-dependent states in eastern India, where agriculture serves as an important foundation for the rural economy, employment, food security, and livelihoods. Despite the diversity of natural resources, climate, soil, and agricultural systems, sustainable agricultural development in both states is influenced by several structural, economic, technological, and environmental challenges. In Bihar, major challenges include small and fragmented landholdings, population pressure, floods, droughts, and inadequate storage and marketing facilities. In contrast, rain-fed agriculture, limited irrigation facilities, soil erosion, insufficient agricultural investment, and restricted access to agricultural services in remote areas are significant constraints in Jharkhand.
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