Jharkhand
Mineral- and forest-rich tribal state where projected climate change will affect 24.30 of 1,148 FSI forest grids long-term under A1B scenario, threatening biodiversity and tribal NTFP livelihoods. Power generation, mining (about one-third of India's iron ore reserves and 27.6% of coal reserves) and water-intensive industry face acute climate stress as temperature rise reduces thermal-plant efficiency and water demand rises across all sectors.
Nodal Department:Department of Environment & Climate Change
7
Missions
70
Activities
35
Indicators
20
Departments
State Profile
Districts
24
Area
79,714 km²
Population
33 Million
Region
East
Climate Zones
1
Avg Temperature
26°C
Annual Rainfall
1,400 mm
Forest Cover
29%
Jharkhand's Progress on NAPCC Indicators
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| Indicator | Unit | Current Status | Target by 2030 | Progress | Baseline Year (2021) | Last Updated | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Solar Power Deployment in the country | GW | 150.26 (as of 31.03.2026) | 292 | 51% | 49.35 (as of 31.12.2021) | 1 Dec 2025 |
About Jharkhand SAPCC
SAPCC Overview
Jharkhand's SAPCC was developed under the Department of Environment & Forest with State Steering Committee and State Advisory Group formed in May 2011, supported by UNDP. The plan envisions "achieving economic growth, poverty alleviation and enhancing livelihood opportunities while ensuring environmental sustainability." It was shared with department heads in January 2013, opened for public comments via Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board, and finalised across 9 sectors.
Climate profile
- Mean annual temperature rising; PRECIS A1B and B2 scenarios project surface-air temperature rise of 0.5–4.5°C across 2030 to 2100 timeframes.
- Decadal rainfall analysis at Ranchi (1956–2008) shows shifting monsoon patterns; pre-monsoon and winter rainfall variability rising.
- 24.30 of 1,148 FSI forest grids projected affected long-term under A1B; faunal range shifts likely under projected temperature rise.
Climate stress at a glance
- Mineral-rich tribal state — about one-third of India's iron ore reserves and 27.6% of coal reserves (PDF p.79, p.87); mining-affected landscapes compound climate stress on tribal livelihoods.
- Thermal power plants face efficiency loss as cooling water demand rises with temperature; hydropower at risk from declining river flows.
- Water demand across sectors will rise with temperature; clean drinking water provisioning will become costlier; rural-urban migration accelerating.
Jharkhand Documents
Jharkhand State Action Plan on Climate Change
Department of Environment & Climate Change
Gender Transformative Approach to Livelihoods: A Toolkit
MoEFCC, Government of India — NAPCC 2.0
Guidelines for Floating Solar PV in India
MoEFCC, Government of India — NAPCC 2.0
Global Lessons for India's Adaptation Strategy
GIZ India — NAP/SAPCC