Pulses occupy a unique position in Indian agriculture. It plays a vital role in fixing atmospheric nitrogen in to Nitrate and make the soil fertile. Banka district is one of the important pulse trading centers in Bihar. Agro climatic condition of Banka as well as Bhagalpur district of Bihar is suitable for main pulses like chickpea and pigeon pea cultivation. An effort has been made to prove the leverage of suitable agro- climatic condition for the pulse crops and agribusiness opportunity available in that area. |
