Minerals and Energy

The principal mover of the economy of a state is its resources particularly the minerals and energy. Sufficient as well as dependable availability of minerals and energy are essential for sustained growth of the economy.

Renewable and non-renewable sources form the two arms of energy.

• Renewable sources of energy comprises of hydro-power, fuel wood, bio-gas, solar, wind, geo-thermal and tidal power.
• Non-renewable sources of energy come from coal, oil and gas.

The potentiality of performance of all the principal sectors in the economy starting from agriculture down to commerce and industry is dependent on the power. The urge for electricity is mounting up day by day. To mitigate this, it is absolutely needed that the energy has its optimum utilization as well as diminution of transmission and distribution losses.

Bihar is a state in the eastern part of the country of India which is known worldwide for its rich deposit of the minerals.

• Bihar hoards a large deposit of coal and the Bihar coal fields supply minerals and energy to the whole of India.
• The next important deposit in Bihar is that of the iron ore. If you go there, you will find the iron and steel factories.
• In Bihar, one can find the deposit of copper ore.
• Bihar provides an important source of mica in India.
• One can find the deposits of pyrite in Bihar.
• Apart from the above mentioned minerals and ores, the state of Bihar also brings you
  • limestone
  • bauxite
  • graphite