Jharkhand to borrow from Nabard for rural infrastructure

 In the first phase, the state is likely to seek upto Rs 300 crore loan from Nabard. Several departmental heads have been asked to prepare detailed project reports to avail of the loan.

 The departments which are likely to be involved in the loan packages include agriculture, public works like roads and bridges, animal husbandry, rural development, energy, information technology and human resource development.

 The state government will also seek loans for setting up cold storages besides primary health centres and hospitals. Interestingly, the state a government