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AGRICULTURE SECTOR


In the agriculture sector most of the activities are focus on training program. Area cover: Norbugang, Chokorling, Decheling, Dungmin, Khar and Shumar

Food crop production is generally based on a low level of purchased inputs. Soil fertility is maintained mainly through use of organic manure. Despite increases in the production over the years, the domestic production of rice has not been able to meet the increasing requirement. The deficit is met through imports. Rice is the most preferred food and the demand continues to rise.

Present food grains self sufficiency through domestic production stands at around 65% against the Plan target of 70%. The food grain gap of 35% is met through the import of mainly rice. Present rice self sufficiency through domestic production stands at around 50%. Per capita food availability is quite comfortable at around 2500 kcal.


 
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