Question: Can you explain the National Bamboo Mission program?

Answer: s of the Mission are as follows:â€¢ To increase the area under bamboo plantation in non-

**Benefits:** of the program may vary depending on the type of intervention and the state. It is recommended to consult with the relevant
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earlier.To know more please visit CancelApply NowMinistry Of Agriculture and Farmers WelfareNational Bamboo
MissionBamboo MarketingBamboo PlantationProduct DevelopmentQuality Planting MaterialDetailsBenefitsEligibilityApplication
ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsResultant to this historic amendment, bamboo grown in the non-forest area is
out of the scope of regulations on the forest produces. During the year 2022-23, the NBM has been merged with Mission for Integrated
Development of Horticulture (MIDH) scheme. ï»¿The restructured National Bamboo Mission primarily focuses on the development of
complete value chain of bamboo sector to link growers with consumers starting from planting material, plantation, creation of facilities,
skilled manpower and brand processing marketing, micro, small & medium enterprises, skilled manpower and brand building initiative in
a cluster approach mode. Presently the scheme is being implemented in 24 States/UTs. The NBM has provisions to raise bamboo
plantations as well as to establish units for bio-energy extraction, activated carbon product, charcoal making, pellet making, Ethanol
gasifier, etc for government agencies and private entrepreneurs.ï»¿NBM also envisaged to revitalise the bamboo industry through
various innovations and policy support that would contribute by reducing the carbon emission and contribute to domestic
manufacturing.ï»¿The key objectives of the Mission are as follows:â€¢ To increase the area under bamboo plantation in non-forest
Government and private lands to supplement farm income and contribute towards resilience to climate change as well as availability of
quality raw material requirement of industries. The bamboo plantations will be promoted predominantly in farmersâ€™ fields,
homesteads, community lands, arable wastelands, and along irrigation canals, water bodies etc.â€¢ To improve post-harvest
management through establishment of innovative primary processing units near the source of production, primary treatment and
seasoning plants, preservation technologies and market infrastructure.â€¢ To promote product development keeping in view market
demand, by assisting R&D, entrepreneurship & business models at micro, small and medium levels and feed bigger industry.â€¢ To
rejuvenate the underdeveloped bamboo industry in Indiaâ€¢ To promote skill development, capacity building, awareness generation for
development of bamboo sector from production to market demand.â€¢ To realign efforts to reduce dependency on import of bamboo and
bamboo products by way of improved productivity and suitability of domestic raw material for industry, so as to enhance income of the
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