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National Bamboo Mission (NBM) is being implemented as a sub scheme under a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme called Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). The Mission envisages promoting holistic growth of bamboo and to increase the area under bamboo cultivation and marketing.
Objective:
- To promote the growth of the bamboo sector through as an area based regionally differentiated strategy.
- To promote marketing of bamboo and bamboo based handicrafts.
- To generate employment opportunities for skilled and unskilled persons.
- To increase the coverage of area under bamboo in potential areas, with improved varieties to enhance yields.
- To promote, develop and disseminate technologies through a seamless blend of traditional wisdom and modern scientific knowledge.
- To establish convergence and synergy among stake-holders for the development of bamboo.
Assistance under MIDH for Bamboo related Activities:
| S. N. | Item | Cost Norms | Pattern of Assistance |
| 1 | Research & Development of Bamboo | Rs. 100 lakh | Various Central Government Institutions would take up research & development works in the area of
(1) Importing, Seeding and planting materials (2) Technology Standardization/Acquisition (3) Imparting training With 100% assistance. |
| 2 | Hi-tech Nursery (2 hectare) | 40 lakh/unit | 100% of cost to public sector and 40% of cost to private sector |
| 3 | Small Nursery (0.5 hectare) | 10 lakh/unit | 100% of cost to public sector and 50% of cost to private sector. |
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