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The Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare informed the Lok Sabha about the status of the Restructured National Bamboo Mission (NBM).

About the National Bamboo Mission (NBM)

It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in 2018-19 to promote the cultivation, processing, and commercialization of bamboo.

It is implemented by the Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Objectives of the NBM:

Increase the availability of quality planting materials.

Expand the area under bamboo cultivation.

Improve post-harvest management, treatment, and preservation technologies.

Promote sustainable development by promoting bamboo as a renewable resource.

Develop market infrastructure and value-added bamboo products.

Promote skill development and reduce dependency on bamboo imports.

NBM supports various activities, including:

Propagation and cultivation of bamboo on non-forest land.

Establishment of bamboo treatment and processing units.

Development of markets, incubation centers, and value-added products.

Creation of tools and equipment for bamboo cultivation and processing.

Skill development programs for farmers and artisans.

The funding pattern for NBM is:

• 60:40 between the Centre and State Governments for most states.
• 90:10 for Northeastern and Hilly States.
• 100% for Union Territories, Bamboo Technology Support Groups (BTSGs), and National Level Agencies.

Bamboo production in India

India is the second-largest producer of bamboo in the world, after China.

According to the 2023 India State of Forest Report, Madhya Pradesh is the largest bamboo-producing state in India, followed by Arunachal Pradesh and Odisha.

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