Growth Analysis of Lac Production During XII Plan Vis-a-Vis XI Plan Period in Jharkhand, India.

Abstract

The study is based on secondary data on lac production during XI and XII Plan. Several econometric factors, including minimum, maximum, mean production , growth rate, % changes in mean value during the XII plan over the XI plan era and its instability were evaluated. Jharkhand state which contributed 38.82% in national production during the XI plan period increased its share to 54.75% during the XII plan. There is a 15.93% increase in % share during the XII plan. The state registered a positive growth rate of 9.85% during the XI plan, declined to-6.07% during the XII plan. District wise per cent change in mean value from XI to the XII plan indicated that Ranchi-Khunti district recorded the highest increase to the extent of 134% followed by Gumla (45 %) Simdega (27%) and Singbhum (27%). However, there is a general decline in a few districts and the highest decline was recorded in Latehar (-69%) followed by Garhwa (68%) and Palamau (-3%). The state as a whole recorded a 61% increase in mean value over the XI plan.