Climate resilient agriculture program

Joshi, A.K. 2022. Climate resilient agriculture program. New Delhi, India: Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA).

Agriculture is the backbone of Bihar’s economy, 79% of the state’s population is involved in agricultural activities, which is more than the national average. According to Agricultural Census, 2010- 11, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India around 91% of farmers belong to the small and marginal category. Agriculture is the major feeder of rural economy remains to define both the potentialities and limitations to the progress of Bihar.