Schemes & Services
With a view to harness the potential of bamboo crop, Department of Agriculture & Cooperation (DAC), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is implementing a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme called Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) in which National Bamboo Mission (NBM) is being implemented
Research and Development for sustainable development of bamboo sector beginning with the identification of high yielding bamboo germplasm and its improvement for further multiplication, improve planting technique, preservation, and treatment of harvested bamboo, processing, product development, and marketing.
Establishment of new Nurseries including high-tech nurseries with tissue culture lab to produce quality planting material.
Raising high-yielding bamboo plantations on a commercial basis Pest and Disease Management of bamboo.
Sharing best agronomic practices for bamboo cultivation by the farmers Skill development/ capacity building and Human Resource Development of farmers, field functionaries, entrepreneurs, and others.
Establishment of Bamboo Markets, Bamboo bazaar, and retail outlets.
Promotion of bamboo-based industry
Involvement of cooperatives and other federated groups
Product design and development and production of high-value bamboo products.
Establishment of new micro, small and medium enterprises in the bamboo sector.
Promotion of marketing/exports of bamboo products.
