Key Questions Answered in this Section
- How much of lentil residues are generated in Jharkhand?
- What are the major crops contributing to biomass feedstock production in Jharkhand?
- Which regions in Jharkhand are known for the cultivation of prominent crops?
- Which types of biomass residues are generated in Jharkhand?
- What are the biomass clusters in Jharkhand?
- How is the biomass supply chain in Jharkhand?
- How much of mustard stalk is generated in Jharkhand?
- How much of gram stalks are generated in Jharkhand?
- How much of tur residues are generated in Jharkhand?
Jharkhand comprises a mix of urban and rural regions, with the top urban areas being Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bokaro Steel City, Deoghar, Hazaribagh, Giridih, Ramgarh, Medininagar (Daltonganj), and Chirkunda. Each region’s unique crop profile contributes to the diversity of agri residues, impacting the overall biomass availability in Jharkhand.
Major Crops Grown
| Crop | Production (Million Tons Per Annum) |
| Mustard | 0.33 |
| Gram | 0.31 |
| Tur | 0.3 |
| Lentil | 0.06 |
The cultivation of these crops results in substantial biomass feedstock, contributing significantly to Jharkhand’s bioeconomy.
Significant Regions of Availability
- Mustard: Bokaro, Deoghar, Jamtara, Dumka, Godda, Pakur, Sahibganj, Palamu, Garhwa, and Latehar
- Gram: Jamtara, Dumka, Deoghar, Pakur, Sahibganj, Godda, Giridih, Dhanbad, Bokaro
- Tur: Hazaribagh, Giridih, and Ranchi
- Lentil: Ranchi, Bokaro
Identifying these biomass clusters enables targeted strategies for biomass feedstock collection and utilization.
Prominent Crops in Different Regions of Jharkhand
Each region’s unique crop profile contributes to the diversity of agricultural residues, impacting the overall biomass availability in Jharkhand.
| Region | Prominent Crops |
| Bokaro | Mustard, Lentil |
| Deoghar | Mustard, Gram |
| Jamtara | Mustard, Gram |
| Dumka | Mustard, Gram |
| Godda | Mustard, Gram |
| Pakur | Mustard, Gram |
| Sahibganj | Mustard, Gram |
| Palamu | Mustard |
| Garhwa | Mustard |
| Latehar | Mustard |
| Giridih | Gram, Tur |
| Dhanbad | Gram |
| Hazaribagh | Tur |
| Ranchi | Tur, Lentil |
Utilization of Crop Residues at the Farmer’s Level in Jharkhand
- Essential Usage for Livestock and Fertilizer
- Residues from Gram, Groundnut, Maize, and Urad are extensively used as cattle feed.
- Residues from Gram, Groundnut, Maize, Pulses, Rapeseed & Mustard, Sesame, Sunflower, and Urad are also utilized for preparing compost fertilizers.
- Fuel Usage for Domestic Needs
- Residues of Maize, Paddy, Rapeseed & Mustard, and Wheat are commonly used as fuel for household cooking.
- Field Preparation through Residue Burning
- Stubbles of Paddy, Urad, Rapeseed & Mustard, and Wheat are predominantly burned in open fields to prepare the land for the next crop cycle.
- Commercial Applications
Farmers earn revenue by selling crop residues to briquetting or biomass plants, creating economic opportunities from agricultural byproducts.
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