Bihar's Agriculture Sector

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Bihar is a coastal state with fertile soil.

False (B)

What percentage of GSVA did the agriculture and allied sectors contribute to during 2018-19 to 2022-23?

  • 20 percent (correct)
  • 30 percent
  • 25 percent
  • 15 percent

What was the net sown area in Bihar in 2021-22?

50.70 lakh hectares

In 2022-23, Bihar's sugarcane production reached ______ lakh tonnes.

<p>214.76</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of the flagship initiative "Har Khet Tak Sinchai Ka Paani"?

<p>To provide irrigation to unirrigated villages (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bihar received only one Krishi Karman Award for its achievements in agriculture.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the total amount disbursed for seed production, distribution, and farmers' training programmes in 2022-23?

<p>Rs. 1275.62 lakh</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sectors with their corresponding percentage of GSVA:

<p>i. Crop = ii. Livestock a) 1.8 percent = b) 6.6 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

As of March 2023, ______ lakh hectares of irrigation potential has been created under major and medium irrigation projects.

<p>37.38</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impressive egg production in Bihar in 2022-23?

<p>327.43 crores (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Contribution of Agriculture Sector

  • Agriculture and allied sectors contribute around 20% to the Gross State Value Addition (GSVA) from 2018-19 to 2022-23.

Sector-Wise Contribution

  • Crop sector accounts for 9.9% of GSVA.
  • Livestock accounts for 6.6% of GSVA.
  • Fishing and aquaculture accounts for 1.8% of GSVA.
  • Forestry and logging accounts for 1.6% of GSVA.

Bihar's Agricultural Strengths

  • Bihar has fertile soil across its Gangetic plains, making it suitable for crop cultivation.
  • Net sown area in 2021-22 was 50.70 lakh hectares, covering about 54.2% of the total geographical area in the state.

Crop Production

  • Bihar produced 19,736 thousand tonnes of foodgrains in 2022-23, despite adverse climatic conditions.
  • State has won five Krishi Karman Awards for achievements in production and productivity of rice, wheat, and maize.

Sugarcane Production

  • Sugarcane production reached 214.76 lakh tonnes in 2022-23, with an average yield of 98.73 tonnes per hectare.

Seed Production and Training

  • Rs. 1275.62 lakh was disbursed for seed production, distribution, and farmers' training programmes in 2022-23.

Irrigation and Water Management

  • 37.38 lakh hectares of irrigation potential has been created, and 25.04 lakh hectares of irrigation has been achieved under major and medium irrigation projects as of March 2023.
  • Har Khet Tak Sinchai Ka Paani is a flagship initiative to provide irrigation to unirrigated villages, with an allocation of Rs. 200.00 crore for 2023-24.

Poultry and Fisheries Sectors

  • Egg production reached 327.43 crores in 2022-23.
  • Fish production reached 8.46 lakh tonnes in 2022-23.
  • Jalashaya Matsyiki Vikas Yojana aims to improve fish output from all reservoirs, with an allocation of Rs. 292.38 lakh for 2023-24.

Energy Consumption

  • Agriculture sector's share in total energy consumption increased from 726.71 MU in 2018-19 to 3780.94 MU in 2022-23.
  • Subsidized power is being provided for agricultural purposes under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana and Mukhyamantri Krishi Vidyut Sambandh Yojana.

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