Market in Jharkhand

Indigenous crafts make a good buy, and during your shopping spree, pick up especially the bamboo work, wood products, interesting toys and metal craft. The intricate ‘paitkar’ paintings and stone carvings rarely find their way to the market for lack of sponsorship.

State development commissioner Debashish Gupta said varied agricultural economy in Jharkhand also supports a host of agro-based industries that includes food processing. The soil and climatic conditions are favourable for the growth of mushroom, tea, ornamental plants, spices and exotic agri products.

More area needs to be brought under cultivation through horizontal and vertical expansions, he said. More than 29% of the state is covered by forests and woodlands.