| AGRICULTURE |
| Main Crops |
|
Wheat, Maize and Bajra are the main crops grown in the district. Production
of these crops during the period 1998-99 to 2000-2001 is given in Table
|
PRODUCTION OF MAIN CROPS
(1998-99 to 2000-2001)
|
|
CROP
|
PRODUCTION (000 M.TONS) |
|
1998-99 |
1999-2000 |
2000-2001 |
|
Wheat |
102.49 |
79.14 |
36.34 |
|
Maize |
11.50 |
10.70 |
7.40 |
|
Bajra |
8.30 |
6.70 |
7.30 |
Besides, Sugarcane, Rice, Moong, Mash, Masoor, Gram,
Ground Nut, Jawar, Oil Seed Such as Rape/Mustard and Sun/Flower are also grown
in minor quantities in the district. |
Main Fruits
Guavas and Citrus are main fruits grown in the district. Production of these
fruits during the period 1998-99 to 2000-2001 is given in Table |
PRODUCTION OF MAIN FRUITS
(1998-99 to 2000-2001)
|
|
FRUIT |
PRODUCTION ( M.TONS) |
|
1998-99 |
1999-2000 |
2000-2001 |
|
|
171 |
183 |
242 |
|
|
147 |
176 |
176 |
Besides, Banana is also grown in minor quantity in the
district. |
Main Vegetables
Potato and Turnip are main vegetables grown in the district. Production of these
vegetables during the period 1998-99 to 2000-2001 is given in Table |
PRODUCTION OF MAIN VEGETABLES
(1998-99 to 2000-2001)
|
VEGETABLE
|
PRODUCTION (M.TONS) |
|
1998-99 |
1999-2000 |
2000-2001 |
|
Potatoes |
19932 |
61116 |
16751 |
|
|
1218 |
1179 |
1055 |
Besides, Bottle Gourd, Ladyfinger, Carrot, Cauliflower, Onion, Peas, Tomato and
Garlic are also grown in the district in minor quantities. |
|
Forests
a)
Location of Forests and Area
Under Afforestation.
An
area of 95,654 acres is under forest in the district. There is also linear
plantation of 200 Km alongside the roads/rails/canals in the district. Trees
grown in the area are kau, phalai, kikar, sanatha, popular and shisham
b)
Production of Timber and
Fire-wood.
The production of timber and firewood in the district during the period 1998-99
to 2000-2001 is given in Table
PRODUCTION OF
TIMBER & FIRE-WOOD
(1998-99 TO
2000-2001)
YEAR
|
PRODUCTION (CUBIC METRE) |
|
TIMBER
|
FIRE-WOOD |
|
1998-99 |
5678 |
2500 |
|
1999-2000 |
325 |
136 |
|
2000-2001 |
2786 |
Nil |
|
LIVESTOCK POPULATION
The animal population of the district is given in Table
|
ANIMAL POPULATION
|
|
ANIMAL |
POPULATION (000 HEADS) |
|
Goats |
249 |
|
|
|
|
|
153 |
|
Sheep |
46 |
|
Poultry Population |
|
As per Punjab Development Statistics, 2000, there are 320 broiler and 45
layer poultry farms in the district having rearing capacity of 1689 and
157 thousand birds respectively. |
|
As per Punjab Development Statistics, 2000, 190600 animals were
slaughtered in recognized / un-recognized slaughter houses in the district
during the year 1999-2000, which is a fair estimate of the availability of
hides and skins in the district.The availability of slaughter house by -
products is estimated as under :-
| Blood |
620 M.Tons |
| Bones |
682 M.Tons |
| Tallow |
841 M.Tons |
|
|
Production of Wool |
|
The sheep population of 46 thousand heads in the district is expected to
yield about 46 M. Tons of wool annually |
|
ORES AND MINERALS RESERVES
Jhelum
has very rich reserves of mineral resources. Minerals like Rock Salt,
Brine, Gypsum, Coal, Bentonite and Silica Sand are being exploited
commercially by private and public sector agencies in the district. Khewra
Salt mine is the biggest in Pakistan and is located in district Jhelum.
|
|
Major Minerals
Production of the major minerals for the period from 1998-99 to 2000-2001
is given in Table.
PRODUCTION OF MINERALS
(1997-98 TO 1999-2000)
SR. NO.
|
MINERALS
|
PRODUCTION (M.TONS) |
|
1998-99 |
1999-2000 |
2000-2001 |
|
1. |
Rock Salt |
485241 |
687390 |
567639 |
|
2. |
Brine |
61064 |
62819 |
46379 |
|
3. |
Gypsum |
8236 |
13424 |
19413 |
|
4. |
Coal |
7908 |
8512 |
6257 |
|
5. |
Bentonite |
7154 |
4255 |
6171 |
|
6. |
Silica Sand |
280 |
95 |
159 |
|
|
Industrial uses of Minerals
The industrial uses of major
minerals are given hereunder:-
|
1. |
Rock Salt |
= |
Used as raw material in the manufacturing of:-
i)
Sodium Hydroxide.
ii)
Sodium Bicarbonate.
iii)
Sodium Carbonate. |
|
2. |
Brine |
= |
Food Industry, Photography and Engraving. |
|
3. |
Gypsum |
= |
Plaster of paris, cement, chemicals and soil
conditioning. |
|
4. |
Coal |
= |
Brick Kiln and Thermal Power Generation. |
|
5. |
Bentonite |
= |
Steel Industry, Moulding and Ghee Industry. |
|
6. |
Silica Sand |
= |
Glass Industry and Foundry.
| |
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