The Union Agriculture Minister had approved the formation of an Advisory Group for streamlining the development of the Bamboo sector.
About:
Restructured National Bamboo Mission approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 25-04-2018. It mainly focuses on the development of a complete value chain of the Bamboosector to link growers with consumers
The Restructured National Bamboo Mission is a centrally sponsored scheme (CSS).
Aim:
The Mission envisages promoting holistic growth of bamboo sector by adopting an area-based, regionally differentiated strategy and to increase the area under bamboo cultivation and marketing.
Under the Mission, steps have been taken to increase the availability of quality planting material by supporting the setting up of new nurseries and strengthening of existing ones.
Objectives:
To increase the area under bamboo plantation in non forest Government and private lands to supplement farm income.
To improve post-harvest management through establishment of innovative primary processing units near the source of production.
To promote product development keeping in view market demand, by assisting R&D, entrepreneurship etc.
Implementation: It is being implemented through the state nodal department which is nominated by the State/UT governments concerned.
The selection of beneficiaries: The selection of beneficiaries and delivery of assistance are being carried out by the State Bamboo Mission/State Bamboo Development agency stationed at the State/UT nodal department for implimenting the National Bamboo Mission
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