Background
Chatra is a district in the state of Jharkhand that covers 4.71% of the state’s geographical area1 and is home to a population of 10.4 Lakhs2. The district falls under the Aspirational District category of the NITI Aayog in terms of the socio-economic indicator and is primarily rural, with 93.4% of its residents residing in rural areas and 58.4% of the population lives under multidimensional poverty.
The district’s economy and livelihoods face considerable susceptibility to the adverse impacts of climate change. To enhance climate resilience in Chatra, it is essential to move beyond traditional economic activities such as coal mining and agriculture and explore sustainable livelihood opportunities through economic diversification.
Objectives of the Workshop
To assess the potential economic diversification opportunities in Chatra, including sectors such as agro-forestry, tourism, handicraft, renewable energy, etc.
To enhance collaboration among stakeholders from different sectors to support economic diversification in Chatra.
To increase awareness and understanding for sustainable development, climate action and resilience.