An Advisory Group has been formed for streamlining the development of the Bamboo Sector in India. The formation of the group, which consists of various stakeholders like academicians, researchers, innovators and more, was approved by Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar.
The inter-ministerial and public-private consultation is intended to integrate the bamboo initiatives of the Ministries/Departments and to assist in redesigning the sector’s structural framework for development by incorporating synergy between all of the sections related to the bamboo value chain.
The subject matter experts and other stakeholders who are actively involved in the bamboo sector will provide advice on the areas that should receive special attention as well as the policy interventions that should be implemented in consultation with other stakeholders. The Union Agriculture Secretary will be the Chairperson of the committee and the Mission Director of National Bamboo Mission will be the Convener.
The members of the advisory group will assist the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on issues and technologies related to bamboo and intercropping plantation. They will also advise on bamboo propagation, primary processing, product development, value addition, market infrastructure and linkages, processing equipment, skill development, and other concerns.
National Bamboo Mission
The National Bamboo Mission (NBM) was restructured and launched as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme during 2018-19. The Mission is primarily concerned with the development of the entire value chain of the bamboo sector in order to connect producers with consumers.
The bamboo industry is witnessing a phase change as a result of the policy changes, facilitations, and awareness-raising campaigns that have been implemented over the years.
The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Bengaluru (Kempagowda) Airport terminal, where the versatility of bamboo as an architectural and structural material has been demonstrated. The future of this eco-friendly resource has been defined as ‘green steel’. Additionally, the market for lifestyle products made of bamboos, such as cutlery, home accents, handicrafts, and cosmetics, is also expanding. The National Bamboo Mission aims to make the benefits of this growing industry accessible to farmers and human resources throughout the nation.
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