Geography · Agriculture in Jharkhand
The transition from 'Subsistence' to 'Commercial' agriculture in Jharkhand has been slow. What remains the biggest structural bottleneck?
- 1The presence of dense forests that cover 80% of the cultivable land, preventing any expansion of the net sown area.
- 2The high percentage of small and marginal holdings which makes economies of scale difficult without robust Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).✓
- 3A state-wide law that prohibits the sale of agricultural produce to any entity other than government-run LAMPUS/PAMPUS.
- 4The complete lack of interest among the tribal youth in adopting modern agricultural technologies like drones and AI.
Correct answer
The high percentage of small and marginal holdings which makes economies of scale difficult without robust Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).
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