The Mystery of Jharkhand's Soil
The Mystery of Jharkhand's Soil Jharkhand has the highest number of minerals of any Indian state and is among the largest mineral-producing states in the country, accounting for 16% of the total production in India. These minerals include iron ore, mica, bauxite, copper, uranium and aluminium, as well as other lesser known gems such as garnet, kyanite and sillimanite. It is home to rich reserves of zinc and natural gas. Yet, poverty still remains rampant in many areas of Jharkhand's undulating landscape, which makes it harder to get these resources out of the ground. What are the challenges? Plant Nutrients, Air & Water The soil and water in Jharkhand isn't any different from those found anywhere else on Earth. The area has plenty of N, P, K, S and other macro-nutrients that allow plants to grow with vigor. The chemical composition of all these nutrients is similar, so it's not as if plants are somehow drinking up a special type of nutrient-rich solution...