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J'khand Eco to grow at 6.8 per cent in 2018-19, Inflation to remain at 3 pc: Economic Survey

Ranchi, Jan 21 (UNI) The economy of Jharkhand is expected to grow at 6.8 per cent in the ongoing financial year, according to Economic Survey which was tabled in the assembly today.
“After the drought in 2015-16, the economy has bounced back to the phase of high growth. The average annual growth rate (AAGR) for the last three years (2016-17 to 2018-19) has been 8.2 per cent. Last year it grew by 6.7 per cent and in the current financial year it is estimated to grow at the rate of 6.8 per cent,” the Economic Survey said adding that the economy has shown its resilience by bouncing back in economic performance after a slump caused by factors beyond its control namely failure of monsoon of unfavourable external situation.
The New Monetary Policy Framework which was adopted in the year February 2015 has helped in moderation of the inflation rate and keeping it within control. For the last three years the inflation rate has also remained in control with in permissible limits as the average rate of inflation in the financial year was 5.3 per cent and in the financial year 2017-18 it was 3.9 per cent and in the year 2018-19 it is estimated to be 3 pc only.
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