13.3 Sectors in Nepal that make up Nepal’s Bioeconomy

13.3 Sectors in Nepal that make up Nepal’s Bioeconomy

Agricultural, Forestry sector

The majority of jobs in Nepal are still in agriculture, which generates 31.7% of  GDP  that employs about 65%  workforce. Merely 20% of the entire land area is suitable for cultivation; the remaining 40.7% is covered in forests, pastureland, and shrubs; the majority of the remaining area is mountainous.

Food and Beverages sector 

 GDP share – Approximately NPR 200 billion, representing 10% of Nepal’s GDP. The food and beverages sector plays a critical role in value addition to agricultural products.