NAGALAND BAMBOO DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Disclosures Under Sec 4 of Right to Information Act 2005

Disclosures Under Sec 4 of Right to Information Act 2005

NAGALAND BAMBOO DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, DIMAPUR, NAGALAND

Right to information and obligations of public authorities

Sec 4 (1), (b) of RTI Act 2005

MANUAL- I

1. PARTICULARS OF ORGANIZATION, FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

1.1 History and Background of the Organization:Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency was established pursuant to the

notification of the State Bamboo Policy on 15th March 2004 and initiative thereon. The Agency is an autonomous body registered as a society under the Government of Nagaland. The agency is headed by a governing body under the chairmanship of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of the State.

1.2 Aims and objectives:Keeping in view, the ecological significance and vast economic potential of

bamboos in the state, the Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency as envisaged in the Nagaland Bamboo Policy will aspire to achieve the following Aims & Objectives:

a) Protection & conservation of rich bio-diversity associated with bamboo forests and bamboo growth areas in the state.

b) Sustainable development and utilization of bamboo resources through scientific management.

c) Promotion of bamboo plantation (by Government, Individuals and communities) as they key thrust area for future economy of the state.

d) Promotion of bamboo based industries for utilizing the available resources for generating income.

e) Revitalization and promotion of local traditional bamboo craft & art with improved technology & design and value addition for export through industrialized mode of production.

f) Promotion of bamboo as an essential wood substitute by increasing bamboo production and promotion of bamboo based enterprise in the state in order to reduce pressure on forests.

g) Promotion of awareness and understanding of bamboo as “Green Gold” among farmers, traders, industry, and the people in the state with a view to utilizing its full potential and to galvanize the rural and industrial economy in the state.

h) Effective exploitation of existing mature bamboos before the impending gregarious flowering.

1.3 Missions/visions:

The Naga people have survived through the centuries with the diverse and varied uses of bamboo and its products. From the cutting of the umbilical cord to the mats that have wrapped the dead for burial, Bamboo has been integral to the life of the Nagas. It continues to play a predominant role in the life of the people even today in every walk of life that ranges from agricultural tools and implements to shelter, food, and livelihood.

Bamboo, the fastest growing and highest yielding renewable natural resource, and found extensively all over the State, constitute one of the most important resources of Nagaland which has to be put to use in the present day context for the benefit, growth and development of the people.

Denudation of forest cover, degradation of environment and fast deteriorating ecology threatens the very existence of man and animal. The development of the natural bamboo resources of Nagaland will greatly add to the environment and the ecological balance of the land consequently having great impact on the quality of life of the people.

A planned, scientific and holistic approach to the cultivation and management of bamboos on a sustained basis can be an inexhaustible source of goods and services and can play a significant role in the development of the State.

With increasing demand of timber and wood, which is becoming a scare commodity in the world, bamboos can serve as an alternative to many of the forest products. Its wide range of uses and its great versatility qualifies it to be a multiple use alternative to timber which will add greatly to the rural agricultural economy in general and act as poverty alleviator for the rural poor in particular. Through the processing of such bamboo goods and products and incorporating many other economic uses, bamboos can boost the economy of the State and facilitate the entry of Nagaland into the world economy.

1.4 Key objectives:

The Development of Bamboo in Nagaland will be approached in a Mission mode, which shall have two approaches namely:

a) Development of Bamboo as a Resourceb) Development of Bamboo as an Enterprise

Development of Bamboo as a Resource:

Strategy for cultivation and management of bamboo resources in the state shall be evolved with special focus to the following activities;

i. Inventorization of the bamboo resources, including identification, documentation, demarcation, assessing the extent of various types.

ii. Assess scope and potential of bamboo growth and regeneration, both in Government land and in private/community land.

iii. Evolve scientific management practices for naturally occurring bamboos and plantation bamboos to improve productivity and harvesting.

iv. Create massive and consistent awareness of the value of bamboo among the people, especially among major stakeholders.

v. Evolve suitable policies to deal with gregarious flowering of Bamboo.

vi. Set up appropriate Institutes for research and development of bamboos, both for regeneration and industrial processing & value addition.

vii. Evolve suitable techniques of multiplication and develop infrastructure for mass production of planting materials for commercial cultivation.

viii. Introduce desirable species of commercial importance for cultivation in the state.

ix. Establish infrastructure and mechanism for dissemination of bamboo production technologies to the common man.

x. Establish network of bamboo setum for different agro-climatic zones for ex-situ preservation of bamboo germplasm.

xi. Development of communication network for development of Bamboo as in industry in Nagaland.

Development Bamboo as enterprise:

Shall evolve policies and action plans that will focus on the following aspects:

A. Promote Bamboo based Industries:i. Food Products

ii. Medicinal, Chemical Products and Alcoholic Beveragesiii. Craft, handicraft and Art Productsiv. Value added products and wood substitutes such as ply, flooring tiles,

shuttering, etc.

B. Create awareness of the uses and value of Bamboo by imparting Training, Seminar and Workshop etc.

C. Promotion of bamboo in structural applications.

D. Promote and Develop traditional usage of Bamboo

1.5 Organizational Setup:

Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency

CHAIRMAN(Chief Minister of Nagaland)

ADVISOR(Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly)

STATE MISSION DIRECTORNBDA

NAGALAND BAMBOO MISSIONIMPLEMENTATION TEAM (NBM-IT)

BAMBOO DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT(BDA)

VBDC/INDIVIDUAL FARMER

Administrative setup in the DistrictsThere is no Administrative setup in the District Level. The NBDA Office is based in Dimapur and all NBM-IT Members is assigned with district in-charge and is assisted by a Bamboo Development Assistant (BDA)

Name and address of the organizationNagaland Bamboo Development AgencyNagaland Bamboo Resource Centre Complex,6th Mile, Dimapur - 797 115, Nagaland, India

Contact detailsPhone: 91-3862-241 696/240 217, Fax: 91-3862-241 305E-mail: nagaland_bda@yahoo.com,Website: www.nagalandbamboo.com

Office Timing:10 AM to 4 PM.

1.6 Functions and Duties of Officers and Employees:

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Name Designation Responsibilities

1 Smti.Imtirenla Jamir Mission Director, NBDA

2 Shri Likhase Sangtam Member, NBM-IT

I/c Kiphire & Tuensang district - Resource development- Data base entry/collection- Mat cluster/board

3 Er. M. Imkonglemba Member, NBM-IT

I/c Mokokchung district- NBM/NECTAR/UNIDO/CBTC/ WBO/NEC/DONER/State Plan- Documentation & Publicity- Machinery- Data base entry/collection

4 Dr. Tolto Metha Member, NBM-IT

I/c Kohima & Wokha district- Monitoring & Evaluation- Publicity & Documentation.-NBM/NECTAR/UNIDO/CBTC/WBO/ NEC/DONER/State Plan

5 Shri. Kevin Solo Member, NBM-IT

I/c Peren District- Resource development matters- Emporium & Retail outlets- Exhibitions & Trade fairs- Data base entry/collection- SHGs

6 Er. Vezota Khusoh Member, NBM-IT

I/c Phek & Zunheboto district- Civil works/Construction- Incense sticks

7 Shri. N.Lhangti Konyak Co-opted Member

I/c Mon & Longleng District

8 Shri. Imtiakum Co-opted Member

I/c Dimapur District& Legal Advisor

9 Shri. Sanjay Pandey Co-opted Member

DDO and Accounts

Bamboo Development Assistants (BDA):

1 Mr. Loungpai BDA Mon District2 Mr. Shikato -do- Dimapur3 Mr. Peter Humtsoe -do- Wokha4 Mr. Tohuka Chophy -do- Zunheboto56

Mr. AotungbangMr. Akang

-do-Mokokchung

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Mr. Akelo LorinMr. Rokoviche Chase

-do-Kohima

9 Mr. Namtumbe -do- Peren10 Mr. Langkhuh Phom -do- Longleng11 Mr. S. Threnso Yimchunger -do- Tuensang12 Mr. Mr. Tsalethrong -do- Kiphire13 Mr. Vengopra -do- Phek

STAFF:Sl. No.

Name & Designation Responsibilities

1 JEMIMAH P.S. to M.Director

2 MENGUPHREZO ZIEPHRU Accountant

3 AMONG YADEN Sr. Office Assistant

4 AKANGNUNGBA JAMIR System Analyst

5 BONNIE RITSE Office Assistant

6 MHALEVINUO Sales Promoter

7 KITO KIBA Sales Assistant

8 KRISHNA Foreman

9 KUPE SEKHAMO Tech. Assistant

10 MEZHUSEZO LHOUNGU P.S. to Chairman

11 ASOBA Chowkidar

12 VILOTO Chowkidar

13 BENO Sweeper

14 ACHEN Gardener

15 SEYIE SANO Sweeper

16 BONGKHAO KONYAK Gardener

17 PRODOM CHETRI Sweeper

18 LAWRENCE MTS

19 TEMSUIENLA PONGEN Office Assistant

20 NEIZOVILIE KROSE MTS

LIST OF DRIVERS WITH ATTACHMENT:

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Name Attachment

1 Mr. Pralie Chairman2 Mr. Vitohe Mission Director3 Mr. Tongpang Mission Director4 Mr. Rokozetuo Shri Kevin Solo5 Mr. Zhabulie Rio Dr. Tolto Metha6 Mr. Deli Ram Er. M. Imkong Longkumer7 Mr. Lumsaba Shri Likhase Sangtam8 Mr. Gideon Er. Vezota Khusoh

Manual-II

Power and Duties of Officers and employees [Section 4 (1) (b) (ii) of Right toInformation Act, 2005.]

Details of Power and duties of the officers:

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Designation No. of employees

Power & Duties

1. Mission Director 1 - In the rank of Secretary/Addl.Secretary Govt. of Nagaland.- Member Secretary Governing Body- De-facto HOD of the Agency- Oversee the overall Planning and implementation of the Projects Scheme as per the Norms laid down.

- Financial Power to Approve amount upto 10.00 lakhs

3. NBM-IT Members 13 - Incharge of a particular District.- To oversee project implementations on the field.- Disbursement of Assistance to farmers-To conduct/organize seminars & workshop- Work assigned according to their expertise.- Any other duties assigned from time to time.

4. Bamboo Dev. Asst. 13 -To assist NBM-IT Members in district activities

5. Accountant 1 To assist in accounting6. Senior Office Assistant 1 File/Book keeping etc7. Emporium Assistant 1 Sale, purchase and functioning of Bamboo

Emporium8. P.S to Mission Director 1 Co-ordinates and assist Team leader9. Office Asst. 2 To assist office establishment10. Office Attendant 2 To assist office establishment11. Sweeper 2 Sanitation12. Sr. Technician 1 Electrification & Machine operation13. Asst. Technician 2 To assist Sr. Technician14. Mali 3 Gardening15. Chowkidar 1 Nightman

Manual-III

The Procedure followed in decision making process including channels of supervision and Accountability (Section 4 (i) (b) (iii) of Right to Information Act, 2005).

Village Bamboo Development Committees (VBDC):

Identification of projects, project locations and beneficiaries and implementation/supervision of the project in consultation with the District Bamboo Development Assistant/Nagaland Bamboo Mission Implementation Team.

Nagaland Bamboo Mission Implementation Team (NBM-IT):

Preparation of district project proposals in consultation with the VBDCs, getting necessary approvals and overseeing the implementation of the projects in the districts/State including disbursement of district funds to the VBDCs/beneficiaries.

Team Leader/Mission Director:

Administrative approvals of projects/schemes to be implemented in the State. Certification of fund utilizations and audit matters.

Governing Body:

Accord of approvals for all policy and administrative guidelines required for administration of the NBDA office, schemes/projects to be implemented by the/under the Agency.

District Bamboo Development Assistant:

Monitoring and supervision of bamboo development projects in the district under the guidance of Nagaland Bamboo Mission Implementation Team i/c of the district.

Manual-IV

The terms set by it for discharge of its functions. (Section 4 (I) (b) (iv) of Right to Information Act, 2005).

The norms for discharge of dutiesFormulation of proposals – Administrative approval of the AHoD/Mission Director/Approval of the Governing Body for policy matters – Implementation of the project.

Manual-VThe rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records held by it or under its control or use by its employees for discharging its functions. (Section 4 (I) (b) (v) of Right to Information Act, 2005).1. The State Bamboo Policy 2004.2. Article and Memorandum of Association of the Agency.3. Approvals of the Governing body.4. Scheme guideline of the National Bamboo Mission, GOI.

Manual-VI

A statement of categories of document that are held by it or under its control. (Section 4 (I) (b) (vi) of Right to Information Act, 2005).Approved administrative and policy documents.

NAGALANDBAMBOO POLICY

GOVERNMENT OF NAGALANDOFFICE OF THE AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION COMMISSIONER

NAGALAND : KOHIMA

Dated Kohima the 15th March, 2004.

N O T I F I C A T I O NNo. APC/P-1/2004. With a view to promote and develop Bamboo and its potentials as a major Economic activity in the State both ad a resource and as enterprise the Government of Nagaland is pleased to adopt the Nagaland Bamboo Policy with immediate effect.

Sd/-

R.S. PANDEYChief Secretary to the Government of Nagaland.

No. APC/P-1/2004 Dated Kohima the 15th March 2004.Copy To:-

1. The Special Secretary to the Governor of Nagaland, Raj Bhavan, Kohima.2. The Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Nagaland, Kohima.3. The PS to Speaker/Deputy Speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Kohima.4. The PS to all Ministers/Ministers of State, Nagaland.5. The PPS to Chief Secretary, Nagaland.6. The Commissioner, Nagaland.7. All Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretaries/Commissioners & Secretaries

to the Government of Nagaland.8. The Secretary, Nagaland Legislative Assembly/NPSC/Vigilance Commission,

Kohima.9. All Heads of Department, Nagaland.10. The Publisher, Nagaland Gazette, Kohima.

( ALEMTEMSHI JAMIR )Agriculture Production Commissioner Nagaland.

VISION STATEMENT

The Naga people have survived through the centuries with the diverse and varied uses of bamboo and its products. From the cutting of the umbilical cord to the mats that have wrapped the dead for burial, Bamboo has been integral to the life of the Nagas. It continues to play a predominant role in the life of the people even today in every walk of life that ranges from agricultural tools and implements to shelter, food, and livelihood.

Bamboo, the fastest growing and highest yielding renewable natural resource, and found extensively all over the State, constitute one of the most important resources of Nagaland which has to be put to use in the present day context for the benefit, growth and development of the people.

Denudation of forest cover, degradation of environment and fast deteriorating ecology threatens the very existence of man and animal. The development of the natural bamboo resources of Nagaland will greatly add to the environment and the ecological balance of the land consequently having great impact on the quality of life of the people.

A planned, scientific and holistic approach to the cultivation and management of bamboos on a sustained basis can be an inexhaustible source of goods and services and can play a significant role in the development of the State.

With increasing demand of timber and wood, which is becoming a scare commodity in the world, bamboos can serve as an alternative to many of the forest products. Its wide range of uses and its great versatility qualifies it to be a multiple use alternative to timber which will add greatly to the rural agricultural economy in general and act as poverty alleviator for the rural poor in particular. Through the processing of such bamboo goods and products and incorporating many other economic uses, bamboos can boost the economy of the State and facilitate the entry of Nagaland into the world economy.

The Nagaland Bamboo Policy is thus adopted to attain such goals:

1. RATIONABLE

i. Bamboo has been the basic natural resource that has helped mankind to survive and progress since primitive days. Tribal people, particularly the Nagas, continue to depend on bamboo for their existence and sustenance. Bamboo qualifies to be a multiple use alternative to timber in the rural agricultural economy in general. Its use has grown over the centuries and the study of bamboo has currently identified over 1500 use of bamboo.

ii. Denudation of forest cover, degradation of environment and fast deteriorating ecology threatens the very existence of man and animal because of its adverse impact on climate and ground water resources. Accelerated overuse and mismanagement of our natural forest resources and galloping rise in human and livestock population is leading to fast dwindling of our natural resources with adverse consequences leading to impoverishment of watershed, disruption of ecological balance and consequently having an adverse impact on the quality of life of the rural people who constitute 80% of the population of the state.

iii. Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on the planet. Apart from its critical role in maintaining the fragile environment in the forms maintaining the balance of Oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, it is the fastest growing canopy for greening of degraded areas and capable of generating more oxygen than equivalent stand of other tree species. It lowers light intensity, protects against ultraviolets rays, and is an atmosphere and soil purifier.

iv. Bamboo is a hardly and versatile species, which is adaptable to a wide range of soil and climate. It responds well to high inputs like irrigation and fertilizers for higher productivity.

v. Bamboo is a viable alternative of wood as timber. Technology inputs to the qualities of versatility and resilience has given it a totally wider scope of uses in the form of pulping, boards, Ply furniture, handicrafts and many other use including energy alternatives in the form of bamboo charcoal and biomass electric generating resource.

vi. Bamboo shoot has been identified as food with a large commercial market the world over. Bamboo leaves can promote various forms of medicine, apart from being a rich fodder for domesticated animals.

vii. Bamboos are the fastest growing and highest yielding renewable natural resource. If managed on sustained basis, bamboos can be an inexhaustible source of goods and services and can play a significant role in the restoration and rejuvenation or rural economy.

viii. Bamboo is therefore, one of the most important forest resources in Nagaland. Its wide range of uses and its great versatility qualities it to be a multiple use alternative to

timber, food in the rural agricultural economy in general and as poverty alleviator for the rural poor and tribal in particular.

ix. Mass propagation of bamboo by active involvement of the people for plantation on private and public jhumlands is feasible as the plantation, management and harvesting technique of bamboo is well known to the rural people.

x. A planned and scientific approach to the cultivation and management of bamboos in the state will greatly contribute to the economic development of the state.

ii. THE BAMBOO RESOURCE OF NAGALAND:

i. Bamboo is found extensively all over Nagaland. It occurs as a predominant plant in portions of the districts of Dimapur, Peren, Mon and Mokokchung; while, it is readily found mixed with other forest species in all other districts of the state. The growing stock of bamboo been estimated to the around 8.96 million hectares in the country, out of which about 5% of the growing stock is assessed to be available in Nagaland which work out to be about 0.448 million Ha or 4,48,000 Ha.

ii. The predominant species of bamboo found in Nagaland are Kakoo (Dendrocalamus hamitonii), Daloo (Teinostachyum dulloa) and Jati (Bambusa tulda). They occur almost all along the lower belts in continuous strips of some length descending down to plains along the border with Assam. While Kakoo and Daloo clumps are characterized in moist localities along the nalas and streams, Jati occupies better-drained sites. In more accessible localities along the roads, bamboos have been over cut while, in other areas they have been left untouched for many years.

iii. There has not been any detailed study made on bamboos in Nagaland, but currently around 22 species have been identified which are spread all over Nagaland.

a. Sinarundinaria griffithiana (Munro) Chao & Renv. (Arundinaria griffithiana Munro) Saramti region

b. Sinarundinaria elegans ( Kurz) Chao & Renv.(Arundinaria elegans Kurz) Puliebadze, near Kohima.

c. Sinarundinaria rolloana (Gamble) Chao & Renv.(Arundinaria rolloana Gamble) Japfu Range, Kohima.

d. Sinarundinaria nagalandiana Naithani Niriyo Peak, Wokha.e. Chimonobambusa callosa (Munro)

(Arundinaria callosa (Munro)

Puliebadze above Kohima and Mao.

f. Neomicrocalamus prainii (Gamble) Keng f.(Arundinaria prainii Gamble) Puliebadze, Japfu Range.

g. Bambusa balcooa Roxb. Wokha

h. Bambusa tulda Roxb. Kohima, Jalukie regioni. Bambusa palliada Munro Wokha, Kohima and Peren regionj. Dendrocalamus hookeri Munro Kohima, Wokhak. Dendrocalamus hamitonii Nees et Arn ex Munro

Dimapur-Kohima Road, and Wokha.

l. Dendrocalamus gigantues Munro Kohima, Mao.m. Dendrocalamus calostachys (Kurz) Kurz

Phekerkrima, Dimapur and Kohima.

n. Schizostachyum polymorphum (Munro) Majumdar(Pseudostachyum polymorphum Munro)Longsachu near Wokha

o. Schizostachyum dullooa (Gamble) Majumdar(Teinostachyum dullooa Gamble) Yikum near Wokha

p. Schizostachyum fuchsianum (Gamble) Majumdar(Cephalostachyum fuchsianum Gamble)

Kohima, Zulhami – Kilomi area

q. Melocanna baccifera (Roxb.)Kurz. (M. bambusoides Trin.) Jalukie

iii. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

Keeping in view, the ecological significance and vast economic potential of bamboos in the state, the Nagaland Bamboo Policy is envisaged to achieve the following Aims & Objectives:

i. Protection & conservation of rich bio-diversity associated with bamboo forests and bamboo growth areas in the state.

ii. Sustainable development and utilization of bamboo resources through scientific management.

iii. Promotion of bamboo plantation (by Government, Individuals and communities) as they key thrust area for future economy of the state.

iv. Promotion of bamboo based industries for utilizing the available resources for generating income.

v. Revitalization and promotion of local traditional bamboo craft & art with improved technology & design and value addition for export through industrialized mode of production.

vi. Promotion of bamboo as an essential wood substitute by increasing bamboo production and promotion of bamboo based enterprise in the state in order to reduce pressure on forests.

vii. Promotion of awareness and understanding of bamboo as “Green Gold” among farmers, traders, industry, and the people in the state with a view to utilizing its full potential and to galvanize the rural and industrial economy in the state.

viii. Effective exploitation of existing mature bamboos before the impending gregarious flowering.

iv. THE STRATEGY:

The Development of Bamboo in Nagaland will be approached in a Mission mode, which shall have two approaches namely:

a. Development of Bamboo as a Resource

b. Development of Bamboo as an Enterprise

a) DEVELOPMENT OF BAMBOO AS A RESOURCE:

Strategy for cultivation and management of bamboo resources in the state shall be evolved with special focus to the following activities;

i. Inventorization of the bamboo resources, including identification, documentation, demarcation, assessing the extent of various types.

ii. Assess scope and potential of bamboo growth and regeneration, both in Government land and in private/community land.

iii. Evolve scientific management practices for naturally occurring bamboos and plantation bamboos to improve productivity and harvesting.

iv. Create massive and consistent awareness of the value of bamboo among the people, especially among major stakeholders.

v. Evolve suitable policies to deal with gregarious flowering of Bamboo.

vi. Set up appropriate Institutes for research and development of bamboos, both for regeneration and industrial processing & value addition.

vii. Evolve suitable techniques of multiplication and develop infrastructure for mass production of planting materials for commercial cultivation.

viii. Introduce desirable species of commercial importance for cultivation in the state.

ix. Establish infrastructure and mechanism for dissemination of bamboo production technologies to the common man.

x. Establish network of bamboo setum for different agro-climatic zones for ex-situ preservation of bamboo germ plasm.

xi. Identify represenvation natural bamboo occurring areas within and outside Government land for in-situ preservation.

xii. Development of communication network for development of Bamboo as in industry in Nagaland.

i. ACTION PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT OF BAMBOO RESOURCES:

(a) Development of Natural Bamboo Forest:

Large tracts of land are covered by clump forming bamboos in the state, Most of which could not be utilized due to absence of extraction road and the difficulty in extraction. Proper management techniques supported by communication network can greatly accelerate the utilization of these already available bamboo resources in the state.

i. Identify, demarcate and quantify the extent of natural bamboo area

ii. Evolve management practice and harvesting techniques for natural bamboos

iii. Increase area of natural bamboos through aided natural regeneration in the immediate vicinities of the bamboo forests

iv. Improve communication network to access the existing bamboos for harvesting and transportation.

v. Afford protection to bamboo forests and re-growth areas in critical mountain slopes and around village habitations to ensure environmental security. It shall also include such activities that will act as protection of river catchments, regulation of water flow, recharge of water table, conservation of flora and fauna etc. and protection of developmental infrastructure like roads, bridges, hydel projects, habitation area, etc.

vi. All varieties of native bamboo species, ecotypes shall be protected and germplasm preserved through the mechanism of bamboo setum, in-situ and ex-situ preservation.

vii. Bamboo resource assessment including mapping and inventorization of bamboos shall be accorded high priority in co-ordination with the institutes such as State Forest Research Institute, Itanagar, Forest Survey of India, National Institute of Bamboo & Rattans, National Remote Sensing Agency (NRSA), Nagaland University, State Remote Sensing Application Center, Nagaland, Department of Forest & Environment, Nagaland, etc.

viii. Areas with potential for commercial cultivation of bamboo, both within and outside Government land will be identified for development of bamboo plantation on sustained basis.

ix. All natural bamboos within notified forests/Government acquired lands shall be managed as per approved management plan keeping in view sustainable forest management principles.

(b) Bamboo Plantation Development:

Nagaland with 89% of its total geographical area under the ownership of private individuals and communities offers a unique scope for raising bamboo plantation. Plantations will be promoted on individual landholdings as well as community lands. The concept of Joint Forest Management, currently promoted by Government of India for all forestry programmes funded by Central Government will also be promoted as listed below.

i. Promotion of bamboo cultivation by individuals and communities on private and community lands which forms 89% of the total area of the state through the active participation of the village Councils, VDBs and VFCs.

ii. Creation of Village Bamboo Development Committees (VBDC)

a. RESOURCE MAPPING – networking – Villagers – Bamboo areas and quantity within village – Identification of bamboo species – Identification of bamboo routes

b. RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT – Bamboo plantation – Receive & disperse – Bamboo planting material

c. DEVELOPMENT OF HANDICRAFTS – Identify products – Marketing – Form SHGs

d. MONITORING AND REPORTING TO NBM-IT

iii. Introduction of bamboos having commercial superior and desirable attributes for large-scale cultivation to augment the existing local varieties of bamboos in the state.

iv. Development of bamboo nurseries and distribution networks in both the Government and the private sector to ensure adequate and timely supply of high quality planting materials.

v. Encouraging the participation of private sector wherever Government, private and community land can be made available by way of land lease.

vi. Development of research infrastructures for introduction and adoption of technological innovations.

vii. Development of mechanism for technology transfer, extension and awareness education.

viii. Streamlining of finance and credit facilities for bamboo plantation, management and harvesting.

ix. Promotion of Co-operatives Self-Help-Groups and CBOs for the plantation and management of Bamboo.

x. Bamboo cultivation to synchronize with existing farming practices, such as jhuming, etc to maximize interim benefits.

xi. Structural changes within the Government machinery to provide people oriented bamboo development programme.

b) REGULATION OF BAMBOO HARVEST:

At present, transplantation of unprocessed bamboo requires transit pass through the payment of forest royalty. Production and transportation of bamboo and its products should be hassle-free and least cumbersome, if mass cultivation and production is to take place. It will be the endeavor to do away with the present systems of transit pass etc. for transportation of bamboo through appropriate administrative decision and alternate means of realizing forest royalty evolved.

c) PROTECTION FROM FOREST FIRE:

Protection from forest fires can greatly reduce economic loss. Both preventive and control measures need to be resorted to. Advantage will be taken of the existing institutions such as VDBs, JFM, VCs, etc. for awareness and enforcement of preventive measures at the local level. Control measures are possible with the active participation of the government, since financial implications are involved. Adequate financial provision will be required to sustain the efforts of these institutions for their multi-functional roles in overall economic development of the village as well as promoting preventive measures.

d) BAMBOO FLOWERING AND STRATEGY TO UTILIZE SURPLUS BAMBOO:

i. Fullest possible utilization of bamboo before flowering shall be encouraged and promoted. Scientific harvesting of bamboo inside and outside the Government forests, Jhum lands shall be encouraged.

ii. Construction of extraction road/path network to reduce extraction cost. These networks will facilitate replenishment of the depleted bamboo areas.

iii. Increase the use of improved products from bamboo for infrastructure development works like construction, road laying, retaining walls, jhum terracing, water harvesting structures and gabions. Improved design and technology shall be obtained from National and International Institute to support and maintain such initiatives.

iv. Conversion of Bamboo to other mass scale uses such as Bamboo Charcoal and Biomass energy plants for generation of power shall be promoted.

v. Replenishment of depleted bamboo growing stock through artificial regeneration using modern scientific technology of micro-propagation protocols developed for important bamboo species.

e) BAMBOO TRADE:

i. With the policy reform in regard to management, harvesting, utilization of natural bamboo resources in the State and promoting bamboo plantation development, it is expected that bamboo trade shall receive a fillip. With increased bamboo harvesting before the flowering and establishment to bamboo industries and with support incentive framework, trade in bamboo and bamboo products within and outside the State shall grow. It shall be the endeavor of the State to promote trade in bamboo and bamboo products among the people. The bamboo traders shall be organized into trade associations with linkages with bamboo growers and the bamboo processing industries and bamboo exporters to rationalize the bamboo trade practices.

ii. A study to organize the marketing structure of the Bamboo Industry that may evolve in the State is a priority need. Such studies will incorporate issues such as movement of the products from the primary producing point or the cultivation areas to the Industrial location. The various dynamics and the location of activities such as collecting points, wholesale marketing points, auction points etc have to be worked out meticulously. It will ascertain the cost of the raw material, taking into account the difficult terrain and from where the Bamboo is to be extracted, the shortage of manpower in the labor. Such a study will be undertaking with the aim to contain the cost of raw material required for promoting the Bamboo Industry. This exercise will be directed to ensure that the Bamboo products of Nagaland become commercially viable with competitive pricing including comparison with wood-based products as also Bamboo products from other parts of the world.

f) INFRASTRUCTURE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF BAMBOO TRADE AND COMMERCE.

The development of Bamboo as an Economy shall entail substantial infrastructure requirements especially relating to road, communication and power to cut down cost of extraction and maximize profit. A very good network of extraction roads is required which need to be tie-up with schemes such as agri-link roads and rural connectivity programmes under PMGSY. In-built component for development of roads also need to be introduced in bamboo development programmes for areas not covered by the above schemes. It shall endeavor to initiate special infrastructure programmes for Bamboo roads and strengthening the Rural Power programmes to provide special infrastructure for the development of bamboo as an industry in Nagaland.

g) DEVELOPMENT OF BAMBOO AS AN ENTERPRISE:

Development of ‘’Bamboo as enterprise’’ shall evolve policies and action plans that will focus on the following aspects:

A. Promote Bamboo based Industries:

i. Food Productsii. Medicinal, Chemical Products and Alcohol Beveragesiii. Craft, handicraft and Art Productsiv. Value added products and wood substitutes such as ply, flooring

tiles, shuttering, etc.

B. Create awareness of the uses and value of Bamboo by imparting Training, Seminar, Workshop,etc.

C. Promote and Develop traditional usage of Bamboo

i. The Bamboo Policy framework shall encourage and promote establishment of bamboo enterprises and industries in cottage, small and medium industries sectors linked to the need of bamboo produce/products within and outside the State.

ii. Initially the industries shall be established based on the bamboo resource of the State suitable for manufacturing of either semi-finished products or simple bamboo products such as mat board, chopsticks, bamboo shoots, aggarbatti sticks and other handicraft products.

iii. While simple technologies and manufacturing process can be adapted by cottage and handicrafts sectors, import of technology shall also be encouraged and adopted in small and medium sectors industries to produce quality products for sale within and outside the State and for export purposes.

iv. The following will be the broad areas identified for promoting various Bamboo based industries:

a. Finished Industries Bamboo products in the form of Bamboo ply, Bamboo timber, flooring tiles, shuttering, curtain making, etc.

b. Intermediary Bamboo industries and semi finished products for production of chopsticks, toothpicks, skewers, incense sticks, etc.

c. Bamboo Craft, Handicraft and Art.

d. Bamboo Charcoal and Bamboo Charcoal Industries Products in the form of active Bamboo charcoal filter products.

e. Bamboo Food Products in the form of:

i. Raw Bamboo shoot food products

ii. Finished Bamboo shoot food products

f. Bamboo Medicine and chemical products/ Beverages

g. Bamboo related ancillary activities such as Tourism etc.

11.5 Bamboo mat boards and bamboo ply boards can be promoted as wood substitute for the growing construction needs within and outside the State. This will not only result in a value addition to bamboo products but will also be a wood substitute reducing use of timber within the State.

11.6. Use of bamboo and bamboo products shall be emphasized in Government constructions where such uses are feasible. Standard housing designs for various constructional purposes shall be evolved taking help of national and international expertise available.

11.7. High value products will necessitate affective and appropriate manufacturing process and market and export linkages. This policy shall encourage joint ventures with entrepreneurs outside the State including foreign enterprises with technology, finance and export linkages. This arrangement will channel the resources through local traders and manufacturing industries into domestic and international markets earning revenues for the State. Present export policy in agro industry encourages such arrangements. This approach shall also be adopted and encouraged for bamboo sector development in the State.

11.8. The State Industrial Policy – 2000 will be reviewed to include a framework of incentives and subsidy to encourage establishment of such Bamboo industries and enterprises.

11.9. The State Industries department will act as the Nodal Department for the promotion of such Bamboo based industries whose role would also cover to promote training, quality control, standardization, assistance, scientific and technical support, market support, publicity, education, incentives and patronizing in bamboo related activities as indicated below:a. Training to facilitate entrepreneurs by way of arranging short term as well

as intensive enterprise oriented training programmes, Turnkey Entrepreneurship Development Programmes, etc.

b. Collaborate with other institutions/organizations/engaged in bamboo related activities. Create awareness, encourage, assist and undertake bamboo based trade or business or profession.

c. Undertake and encourage research, development and application work in bamboo sector Industrial development.

d. Provide Technical Assistance and Undertake comparative study of available technology both indigenous as well imported, vis-à-vis its suitability, cost involvement, ease of operation and adaptability, etc as also undertake identification of machinery, manufacturers and assistance in import and installation.

e. Undertake Techno-economic feasibility studies and provide assistance for Preparation of project profiles of feasible and viable projects of the various bamboo based industries which could be taken up in the State.

f. Undertake intensive Market study of the marketing prospects of Bamboo products that are produced from the Region including engaging Consultancy firms to undertake such surveys and study to identify potential buyers with their basket of purchase items as also tie-up buy back arrangements.

g. Provide assistance in export of exportable Bamboo products.h. Financial assistance: The Department shall act to explore and obtain

fund, assistance, grant, contributions and loans towards development of bamboo and bamboo utilization. A separate and exclusive fund could be created for promotion and development of Bamboo Industries in the state.

i. Identify and promote bamboo usage in both the organized and the un-organized sectors.

11.10. Usage of existing infrastructure & facilities:a. The mini tool room, which is expected to be operationalize soon, will be

geared up to manufacture/fabricate some of the machinery, tools and implements required.

b. Utilize existing platforms like the IITF, etc for showcasing end products.c. Semi-finished products could be produced in clusters or as community

projects. Thereafter projects for the finished products or high-end and export oriented bamboo products could be set up at the Industrial Growth Center (IGC) and the Export Promotion Industrial Park (EPIP) where all necessary basic infrastructures shall be made available. The proposed IIDCs could also be made available for setting up bamboo-oriented projects.

12. HUMAN RESOURCE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT:

12.1. Adequate pool of trained manpower needs to be created for bamboo resource development, Propagation and supply of high yielding planting material to farmers, Harvesting, Management, Industrial production, Infrastructure uses, Marketing and Export. Due emphasis would be given to training of personnel within the State, Central Institutions and outside the country.

12.2. The State Bamboo Policy will given focus on the following areas for entrepreneur development in the State for development of the Bamboo as a resource and as an industry.a. Propagation of the modern uses of Bamboo among the general people of

the State.b. Inclusion of Bamboo in the School syllabus and also as specialized

subjects in college and University studies.

c. One of the it is in the State will be especially structured to impart training and skill on bamboo related activities.

d. Identification and capacity building of entrepreneurs in Bamboo technology with the training programmes confined to the specialized area of usage.

e. Appropriate policy to promote transfer of technology and transplanting it in the region.

f. Infrastructure for marketing, transportation and the necessary infrastructure including roads and communication linkages both for extraction of Bamboo and its processing and ultimate marketing will require to be given special attention.

g. An aggressive marketing policy to propagate and promote the Bamboo products and use of Bamboo as eco friendly timber will have to be evolved for which substantial expertise and funds have to be made available.

h. In the realm of Bamboo Craft, Handicraft and Art the following activities will be promoted:

(i) Capacity building of existing craftsmen(ii) Promotion of new manpower(iii) Specialization(iv) Diversification(v) Design intervention(vi) Technology inputs such as treatment, bleaching, colourinhg, etc.

techniques.i. Consultants shall be hired wherever their inputs are required specially

pertaining to survey, assessment of product cost as also aggressive marketing advertisement and promotion of the Bamboo products of Nagaland.

j. The Government will have to initially play a pro-active role by provision of necessary funds in all the critical areas where the new private entrepreneur are not able to meeting the requirements.

k. Training programme outside the State and the country shall be promoted in specific and selected field involving policy makers, entrepreneurs and people in the handicraft field.

l. Entrepreneurship will be promoted through organized and volunteered participation of people. The Government shall facilitate the growth of entrepreneurship skills through several means such as education and training, promoting group formation, providing supports such as funding, credit, leases, tenurial security and consultation with people’s groups and involving them in management committees.

13. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT:

13.1. Research support for bamboo sector to improve quality, enchance productivity and value of products, sustainable management, conservation of germ-plasm and diversified products would be promoted through interactive involvement with the National Institute of Bamboo and Rattan Development.

13.2. An interface with research wing of the Forest Department and technical institutes outside the State would be established for problem specific and site specific research regarding bamboo growing, bamboo, plantation development, management of natural bamboo stands, etc.

13.3. Appropriate technology and technology transfer would be facilitated through establishment of Technology part to facilitate effective lab to land transfer.

13.4. Dissemination of technology shall also be through campaigns involving media, exhibitions, demonstration centers, etc.

13.5. it is proposed to establish a Bamboo & Rattan development institute in the State with support funding by Government of India. The Bamboo Institute will cater to the research and development requirement of Bamboo development in the State including design intervention in collaboration with existing Institutes such as NID, NIFT, BCDIIPRTI, etc.

13.6. The various species of Bamboo of Nagaland needs to be put under intensive industrial testing to ascertain the industrial use of the various species. This exercise has been partially undertaken by the CBT/UNIDO, Guwahati. It should be further continued for the Bamboo of Nagaland. Only after identifying the species, which can be put into commercial use, can we embark on the activity of commercial scale plantations. An Institute will need to be identified or set up to undertake such continuing research works. Linkages with Nagaland University will be explored in this regard.

13.7. For Bamboo medicine a specific Research Institute will require to be set up which will not only research on innovative medicinal use of Bamboo but also build up on the traditional and inherent knowledge amongst the various tribes of the North-East.

13.8. Bamboo food products will be another new area of activity requiring active promotion and development by the Government. A part from tying up the production based of Bamboo shoots, various activities involving preservation and processing will have to be given direction through research and development center. This center will also study the traditional methods of preservation and uses of Bamboo shoot as food for promoting commercial production. Side by side, specially food products from Bamboo shoot identified with the North-East will also be promoted.

14. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT;

14.1. The implementation of bamboo policy and bamboo development programmes in the State shall need to be undertaken in a Mission mode. Since it shall be

implemented by a number of development departments. Hence it is necessary to coordinate implementation strategy through an apex body under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Nagaland under whom a state level Bamboo Agency shall be constituted with the Ministers, Commissioners, Secretaries and Head of Department of line departments as representatives from Entrepreneurs, Trade, Commerce, Industries, Banks, NGOs and farmers with the primary function to review and coordinate implementation of bamboo development programmes in the State.

14.2. The Bamboo Agency shall be assisted in its function by two Task forces for:A. Task Force for Development of Bamboo as resource and B. Task Force for Development of Bamboo as an enterprise

It shall comprise of the Departments as may be designated and set up by the Government of Nagaland from time to time.

14.3. While the sectoral actions shall be implementation by various development departments, to facilitate the task of co-ordination among the various agencies that will work to promote the uses of Bamboo in the State, the Bamboo Agency it shall be assisted by a Nagaland Bamboo Agency Office.

14.4. Permanent Bamboo Development Wing will be set up in the Departments of Environment & Forest and the Industries & Commerce in the State while every other related Departments shall constitute Bamboo Cells in their respective Departments. The primary function of the Wings and the Cells would be resource development, providing technical expertise for conservation and management of bamboos plantation within Notified Forests private & community plantations and developing bamboo based Industries with appropriate Action Plans.

14.5. The existing District level bodies such as the District Forest Committee and the District Agri-Allied Committees which function under the District Planning Boards shall assist the Bamboo Agency at the District level. At a later stage, after the Bamboo Task forces set up their working teams appropriate District Support Unit shall be set up at the District/Sub Divisional Level to coordinate the activities of the Bamboo Agency.

15. FUNDING OF THE BAMBOO POLICY:

15.1. The Bamboo Agency will maintain a Bamboo fund to achieve the goals as set out in the Nagaland Bamboo Policy. This shall consist of the funds received from the National Bamboo Mission, allocations from the State Plan and any other sources as the Agency may so obtain. It may also raise loans from the State Government, the Central Government or from any other sources as may be approved by the State Government of Nagaland for the development of Bamboo as an industrial activity in the State.

15.2. Funding support to implement the various policy initiatives enunciated shall be provided from the programme funds of the various development departments. While bamboo resource development within the Notified Forest area shall be supported by bamboo development project under CSS, development of bamboo plantation in agro forestry sectors shall be supported from respective programme funds of Agriculture, Horticulture and Rural Development Department. Special programme to finance bamboo plantation in farmer sector shall be prepared for support institutional finance by NABARD and NEDFI. Establishment of craft centers, training of artisans and craftsman and establishment of cottage and small and medium sector industries can be supported by government subsidies and institutional finance from industrial financing agencies and industrial investors and exporters.

15.3. While the State shall provide for the activities of the Bamboo Agency from within its Plan and also endeavor to obtain funds out of the National Bamboo Mission, funding in the form of Grants and/or Credit will be explored through the various Financial SIDBI, NEDFi, CBTC, Banks and state level institutions like NIDC and NSCB.

15.4. There shall be a Nagaland Bamboo Fund comprising of the following componentsa. Bamboo as Resource Fundb. Bamboo as Enterprise Fundc. Village Bamboo Fund (To be used as Micro Credit)d. Corpus fund for the Bamboo Agency Office.

16. ACTS AND RULES:

All the acts and rules promulgated in the State and Center shall be applicable for Bamboo development sector in Nagaland.

17. ACTION PLAN:

The policy shall be implemented through appropriate action plan packages and the implementation of programmes shall be monitored from time to time so that policy objectives are achieved.

18. POLICY REVIEW:

The policy shall be reviewed periodically so that essential policy directives and imperatives are evolved from time to time.

19. SHARING OF BENEFITS:

The State Government will levy the royalty Sale tax Excise and any other taxes as enforced from time to time on the bamboo harvest and the Bamboo Products produced in the State.

THE NAGALAND BAMBOO DEVELOPMENT AGENCY/BOARD

As outlined in the Nagaland Bamboo Policy the Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency will be set up to achieve the aims and objectives outlined in the Vision and the Policy statement of the Nagaland Bamboo Policy working in close conjunction with the National Bamboo Mission.

The apex body shall be named the Governing Body of the Nagaland Bamboo Agency and shall be constituted as follows:

1. Chief Minister - Chairman2. Minister Forest3. Minister Agriculture4. Minister Horticulture5. Minister Industry & Commerce6. Minister RD7. Minister REPA8. Chief Secretary9. Development Commissioner10. Financial Commissioner11. Pr. Secy. Agriculture12. Secretary Industry13. Representative Joint Secretary or above of the concerned Ministr, GOI14. Representative of DONOR15. Representative of the NEC16. Representative of CBTC/UNIDO17. Representative of TIFAC18. DGM SBI (Lead Bank)29. Representative of NABARD20. Agriculture Production Commissioner – Member Secretary

Members from the following Institutions shall be co-opted into the Bamboo Board:a. Nagaland University

b. SASARDc. SARSd. ICARe. RFRI Jorhatf. RRL Jorhat

The Agency shall sit at least four times in a year to deliberate and draw up the action plans to implement the policies outlined in the Bamboo Policy.

It shall set the guidelines for the various Task Forces set up for the purposes of the Bamboo Mission as also review its activities from time to time.

It shall draw up the Annual Budget of the Mission as also explore the possibilities of funding the various projects identified by the Task Forces.

It shall review the various incentive programmes for the development and promotion of Bamboo as Resource and Enterprise in the State.

TASK FORCE ON ‘’BAMBOO AS RESOURCE’’

The task force for development of Bamboo as resource shall consists of the following:1. Principal Secy. (Forest) - Chairman2. PCCF - Member Secretary3. Director (Agri.)4. Director (Wasteland)5. Director (Soil &Water Conservation)6. Director (Horticulture)7. Director (RD)8. Director (Industries & Commerce)9. NEPED

The task force shall have as its mandate and agenda to implement the various policies for development of ‘’Bamboo as Resource’’ as outlined in the Policy Statement of the Nagaland Bamboo Policy.

TASK FORCE ON ‘’BAMBOO AS ENTERPRISE’’

The task force on bamboo as enterprise shall consist of the following: 1. Secretary Industry -Chairman2. Director (I & C) -Member Secretary3. PCCF4. CE, Power5. CE, R&B6. MD, NKVIB

7. MD, NHHDC8. MD, NIDC9. DGM, SBI10. Representative of CBTC

The Task force shall have as its mandate and agenda to implement the various policies for development of ‘’Bamboo as Enterprise’’ as outlined in the Policy Statement of the Nagaland Bamboo Policy.

BAMBOO AGENCY OFFICE:

The Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency shall be assisted by an Agency Office comprising of a dedicated team of officers drawn from the various fields.

The new Team will be named the Nagaland Bamboo Team and shall work in the form of NEPED, which shall be focused on the development of Bamboo as an industry in Nagaland. The Office shall initially work in conjunction with the NEPED Office.

People from the private sector as entrepreneurs, NGOs and consultants shall be co-opted, as members in the working team as and when deemed necessary.

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2. Schemes/projects guideline documents:

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Contents

S. No. Description Page1. Background 32. Review of the earlier NBM and Issues to be addressed 3

3. Objectives 6

4. Strategy 7

5. Key Outputs 8

6. Mission Structure 9

I) National Level 9

Executive Committee 9

Sub Committee 1 10

Sub Committee 2 10

National Bamboo Mission Cell 11

Bamboo Technical Support Group 11

II) State Level 12

State Level Executive Committee 12

State Bamboo Mission 13

III) District Level 14

7. Preparation of Action Plan and Approvals 15

8. Monitoring & Evaluation 15

9. Funding Pattern 16

10. Mission Intervention 16

10.1 Research & Development 17

10.2 Plantation development 18

10.2.1 Establishment of Nurseries 19

10.2.2 Certified Planting Material 19

10.2.3 Nurseries 19

10.2.4 Raising New Plantations 20

10.3 Extension, Education and Skill Development 20

10.4 Micro-Irrigation 21

10.5 Post-harvest storage and treatment facilities 21

10.6 Promotion and Development of Infrastructure for Bamboo

Market

22

10.7 Bamboo Market Research 22

10.8. Incubation Centres 23

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10.9. Production, Development & Processing 23

10.10 Role of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) & Other Agencies for

Capacity Building

23

10.11 Export of Bamboo Based Products 23

Annexure I: State wise list of infrastructure created in

earlier NBM

Annexure II: Intervention for implementation role of

Ministries/ Departments

Annexure III: Indicative BTSG Component

Annexure IV: Interventions with cost norms and funding

pattern

Annexure V: Format for submission of Annual Action Plan

Annexure VI: Format for application for the approval of Executive Committee

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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES OF RESTRUCTURED NATIONAL BAMBOO MISSION

1. Background

Bamboo is a versatile group of plants which is capable of providing ecological,

economic and livelihood security to the people. India has the highest area (13.96 million

ha) under bamboo and is the second richest country, after China, in terms of bamboo

diversity with 136 species (125 indigenous and 11 exotic). The bamboo and rattan

industry of India is worth Rs. 28,005 crores. During 2015-16 & 2016-17 the export of

bamboo & bamboo products was Rs. 0.11 crore and Rs. 0.32 crore respectively while

the import was Rs 148.63 crores and Rs 213.65 crores. Hence, inspite of the growing

stock both within and outside forests, India is a net importer of bamboo. It means that

there are greater opportunities to harness the market potential by increasing its

production and ensuring establishment of a proper value chain ecosystem. In most of

the hilly States of the country, bamboo is used as building material/construction

material, besides, having a potential niche market in other countries as well with various

traditional and an ever-increasing range of contemporary uses/applications in industries

like construction, furniture, textile, food, energy production, herbal medicine etc. This is

especially important from the potential of bamboo based livelihoods and employment for

rejuvenating the rural economy and doubling of farmers’ income. Keeping in view the

vast untapped potential of the bamboo sector, the restructured National Bamboo

Mission (NBM) has been approved for implementation across the country for boosting

cultivation of quality and appropriate species, treatment, primary processing for supply

to our industry so as to make it competitive both in the domestic and global markets.

2. Review of the earlier NBM and Issues to be addressed

The National Bamboo Mission (NBM) was launched as a Centrally Sponsored

Scheme in 2006-07 and was subsumed under Mission for Integrated Development of

Horticulture (MIDH) during 2014-15 and continued till 2015-16. Funds were released

thereafter only for maintenance of bamboo plantations raised earlier under NBM. It was

however largely limited to propagation and cultivation of bamboo, with limited seasoning

and treatment units and bamboo bazaars. Significant achievements under NBM from 2006-

07, also available on website www.nbm.nic.in, are as under:

i) 1466 Nurseries and 3 Tissue Culture units were set up/rehabilitated.

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ii) Bamboo plantations were taken up in about 2.37 lakh ha in forest areas and about

1.25 lakh ha in non-forest areas.

iii) Existing bamboo stocks of 0.91 lakh ha were treated for productivity improvement.

iv) Pest & disease management was taken up in about 0.86 lakh ha in non-forest areas.

v) 39 bamboo wholesale markets, 40 bamboo bazaars and 29 retail outlets were established.

vi) Employment generation was a concomitant outcome/ benefit of the various activities

promoted under the Mission.

vii) Bamboo raw material was also made available for development of Bamboo Industries.

State wise list of infrastructure created, including tissue culture labs, preservation

and treatment plants, bamboo bazaars, etc is placed at Annexure IStates must

endeavor to build up on these assets for optimum utilization. States shall also map the

plantations carried out, including those in non forest areas so that these could be

included in the value chain in addition to the new plantations to be created under the

restructured NBM.

Though NBM contributed significantly towards enhancing bamboo areas both in forest

and non-forest areas, the main weakness of the scheme had been the absence of a linkage

between the producers (farmers) and the industry and a strong value addition component and

also weak efforts in organizing bamboo farmers for aggregation through institutions

such as cooperatives, SHGs, JLGs etc.. Hence the emphasis now will be on propagation of

quality plantations of bamboo of the commercially required species, product development and

value addition including primary processing and treatment; micro, small & medium enterprises

as well as high value products; markets, and skill development, thus ensuring a complete value

chain for growth of the bamboo sector to boost bamboo based industry which would also have a

ripple effect on rural economy. Primary processing units specializing in specific steps of pre-

product processing would be established through different modes such as individual effort or

group effort through cooperatives / FPCs / FPOs/ federated SHGs near areas of bamboo

production. These units would converge into bigger units doing secondary processing, which

would, in turn, converge into industries, both MSME and high end, making finished products.

.MSMEs in many States are also industrial cooperatives or FPCs, hence the value chain

eco-system can embrace bamboo farmers at multiple levels to increase net income to them.

This would reduce wastages, promote efficiency and develop expertise in specific steps thereby

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resulting in a significant drop in cost of production. Ideally it would be endeavored to have

zero waste, since each part of bamboo is useful including the leaves and the powder

generated in processing. It will also address the issues faced by the Indian bamboo

based industry to make it more competitive both in domestic and global markets. In the

NBM, it is envisaged to focus on development of complete value chain to link growers

with consumers starting from planting material, plantation and creation of facilities for

collection, aggregation, processing, marketing and brand building initiative in a cluster

approach mode including cooperatives / FPCs / FPOs/ federated SHGs.. District or block

level clusters would be formed and common facilities/ technology centers (CFCs) with

appropriate machinery would be developed.

Accordingly, the main segments of bamboo development would rely on:

i) Enhancement of productivity in non forest land, both Government and private.

ii) Innovations in value addition and new product development

(i) Development of market infrastructure and linkages with farmer producers such as

cooperatives / FPCs / federated SHGs

iii) Strengthening of existing bamboo based industry and explore new emerging areas to make

the industry competitive

iv) Extensive IEC campaigns, skill development and R&D for bamboo as an environmental

friendly, fast growing substitute for wood

The following issues should be addressed in order to enable holistic development of

the bamboo sector:

i) Inter sectoral synergy: The multifarious utilities of bamboo are linked with activities of

various Ministries,Departments and Statutory Organizations like National

Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) at the Center as well as in the

States. NBM will serve as a platform for bringing harmony and synergy across the various

elements and cross cutting edges.

ii) Enhanced productivity: Emphasis will be on improving productivity to minimize the

demand supply gap in the country. Focus will be on quality planting material, good

cultivation and harvesting practices supported with R&D interventions as per

requirements of conservation and industry. Bamboo with a higher capacity of carbon

sequestration will contribute significantly to India’s Nationally Determined Contribution

(NDC) under the Paris Agreement of climate change.

iii) Indigenous tools/ equipment/ machineries/ technologies: Research and Development

(R&D) activities will be encouraged for developing tools and

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equipment suitable for Indian species, for more efficient processing both at

community and industry levels to reduce post-harvest losses

iv) Product Development, Processing and Market: focus will be on innovations in product

development, value addition, preservation & storage, primary processing, market

linkage, skill development, etc.

v) Policy Issues: Bamboo industry will be incentivized so as to accelerate the pace of

development of bamboo sector. This is especially important due to the huge potential it

holds in contributing to enhancing farmers’ income

vi) Incentivize construction industry: to give impetus to the use of bamboo in construction,

eco-friendly government construction shall be mandated. Present consumption of

bamboo products particularly in the construction activities is not encouraging. It is seen

that the few bamboo based industries that currently exists are also not functioning to

their full capacity. A policy decision may be taken to ensure that a minimum certain

percentage of all government constructions including offices, residences, schools under

SarvaSikshaAbhiyan, PHCs, CHCs , Doctor/ Nurses quarters for expansion of health

infrastructure, barracks of paramilitary forces, school furniture, railways, airports, etc

use bamboo and bamboo products to give a fillip to this eco-friendly industry. These

would prove to be ideal disaster resilient structures.

3. Objectives

i) 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 farmers’ fields, homesteads, community lands, arable

wastelands, and along irrigation canals, water bodies etc.

ii) 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.

iii) To promote product development keeping in view market demand, by assisting R&D,

entrepreneurship & business models at cooperative, micro, small and medium levels and

feed bigger industry.

iv) To rejuvenate the under developed bamboo industry in India.

v) To promote skill development, capacity building, awareness generation for development of

bamboo sector from production to market demand.

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vi) To realign efforts so as 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 primary producers.

4. Strategy

To achieve the above objectives, the Mission would adopt the following strategies:

i) The Mission will focus on development of bamboo in limited States where it has social,

commercial and economical advantage, particularly in the North Eastern region and other

States including Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Karnataka,

Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Other States with a potential and which evince interest may be considered for inclusion.

ii) Production of genetically superior planting material of bamboo species with commercial and

industrial demand.

iii) Adoption of end to end solution in bamboo sector i.e. complete value chain approach

starting from bamboo growers to consumers would be emphasized. Focus will not only be

given on production and productivity enhancement and good agronomic practices, but also

on preservation, processing, product development, and marketing in an integrated manner

adopting cluster approach involving inter alia Farmers Producers Organizations and

Cooperatives.

iv) Since end to end solution for development of bamboo sector is envisaged, each stage of the

value chain will require relevant expertise and networking for its effective implementation.

Accordingly Mission shall provide a platform for pooling of resources and expertise of various

Ministries/ Departments/ Agencies with implementation responsibilities given based on their

competency and allocation of business rules, ensuring appropriate synergy and seamless

development process. The details are given in Annexure - II.

v) Besides product development, emphasis will also be given for higher economic realization to

growers/producers through initiatives on export promotion and benefit of domestic market

through market infrastructure, e-trading etc.

vi) Capacity building of the officials, field functionaries, entrepreneurs and farmers through skill

development and trainings will be emphasised.

vii) Focus will be given on Research & Development (R&D) to increase the production and

productivity of bamboo by identifying its superior clones, improvement of processing

technology, development of new products and improvement of tools & machinery, etc.

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viii) Executive Committee (EC) headed by Secretary (DAC&FW) will oversee the implementation &

monitoring of the Mission at national level. It will approve the Annual Action Plan (AAP) of

the States and coordinate partnership, convergence & synergy among various

Ministries/Departments. The EC will be assisted by two sub- committees.

ix) State Level Executive Committee (SLEC) headed by Chief Secretary would be set up to

oversee effective implementation of the programme in the States

5. Key Outputs

NBM is a dedicated initiative focusing on comprehensive development of bamboo

sector through cross sectoral and multi-disciplinary approach. Keeping in view Hon’ble

Prime Minister’s vision of doubling farmers’ income and ‘Har Medh Par Ped’, NBM will

supplement income and livelihood sources, including risk management during crop

damage caused by extreme events. Bamboo can grow on marginal land, not suitable for

agriculture an agroforestry/farm forestry crop. Bamboo plantation will optimize the farm

productivity and income thereby enhancing livelihood opportunities of small andmarginal

farmers including landless and the women. As such, given the factors like shrinking of land

resources for cultivation and reduced farm income, the plantation interventions may

become potential instrument to help achieve the desired sustainable growth in agriculture.

Cooperatives farming or group farming models have proved to be of economic value in the

context of fragmentation of holdings. Apart from the high above ground biomass

production, bamboo also stores substantial carbon in below ground parts, i.e. rhizomes and

roots and would contribute to enriching carbon pool at lower depths, even up to one metre

and beyond. Hence scientific bamboo plantations would also be important for mitigating

measures against climate change.

Modern technologies allow use of bamboo as a durable and high-quality wood

substitute. Premium products such as bamboo flooring, laminated furniture, mat boards,

strand lumber, etc. have huge international demand with big pro-poor financial impact and

employment potential. Bamboo bridges and pre-fabricated houses have large potential in

defence, disaster management and low-cost housing. Pack-flat and knockdown furniture

are novel concepts. Hence there would be a focused approach towards blending traditional

and innovations with infusion of technology to give value added products at par with global

standards.

North Eastern Council (NEC) has also identified bamboo cultivation as a major

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source of economic gains to the North Eastern Region having potential to provide additional source

of income to the small and marginal farmers, which is the present priority of the Government.

NCDC has re-oriented its strategy for bamboo sector development focused on cooperative

societies at different levels, primary, District and State/Apex. With revitalizing of the bamboo

industry, through various innovations and policy support, it would contribute by way of climate

resilient structures and contribute to Make in India mantra also, giving stiff competition to other

global players in the sector.

The key outputs envisaged are:

(i) Coverage of 1,05,000 ha area under bamboo over a period of two years by ensuring

adequate stocks of selected genetically superior quality planting material

(ii) Promotion and diversification of bamboo products through establishment of micro, small,

medium & large processing units and development of value chain in bamboo

(iii) Setting up and strengthening of bamboo mandi/bazaars/rural haats, including promoting

online trade.

(iv) Enhanced cooperation within the country related to research, technology, product

development, machinery, trade information and knowledge sharing platform particularly

for NE States to give a boost to the low key bamboo based industry in the country.

6. Mission Structure

The NBM will be a sub scheme of National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture

(NMSA) under the umbrella scheme Krishonnati Yojana.

I) National Level

Executive Committee

The EC will oversee activities of the Mission and approve the action plan of the

States/UTs. The modifications in operational guidelines, if any, will be recommended for

approval of Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The implementation of the State`s

action plans will be reviewed by EC. The EC shall meet at least twice in a year. The EC will

comprise of the following:

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Secretary (AC&FW)Director General of Forests and Special Secretary MoEFCCSecretary (DoNER) Secretary (MSME)

Chairperson

Co-Chair Co-Chair

Co – chairAdditional Secretary (NRM), DAC & FW MemberAS&FA, DAC&FW MemberJoint Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development MemberAdviser Agriculture, NITI Aayog Member

2 Experts* (Production, Processing, Designing & Product development, Industrial Promotion and Marketing)

Members

Mission Director, NBM Member Secretary*The tenure of the non official members will be for 2 years from the date of nomination

Joint Secretary equivalent officers of concerned Ministry/Department will be special invitee

as and when required

Sub Committee 1

To deliberate on issues related to propagation and cultivation (identification of

appropriate species, planting techniques, tissue culture, development of new varieties,

improving the productivity of bamboo plantations in the country. The Deputy Director

General (Research), ICFRE would be the Convenor of this sub-committee and members

would be drawn from inter alia ICAR, CAFRI, DST, State Agriculture Universities, Central

Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), etc

Sub Committee 2

To advise on ways and means to rejuvenate the bamboo industry, both small

enterprises and cottage industry, as well as the larger commercial units to enable a definite

role in both domestic markets and for exports. Innovations in product development and

processes, including indigenous tools and equipment will be the main mandate of this sub-

committee. Market research and advice on related policies would be essential to make the

bamboo based industry competitive with other commercial products. Mission Director, NBM

would be the Convenor of this group, with members drawn from inter alia Ministries of

MSME, DONER, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Textiles and Commerce, various

organizations and industry representatives.

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National Bamboo Mission Cell

A National Bamboo Mission Cell (NBMC) headed by the Mission Director, NBM

will be established at the DAC&FW, Govt. of India. An appropriately qualified and

nationally/internationally reputed expert will be engaged as Senior Advisor to guide and

advice for effective implementation, with commensurate remuneration to be approved by

EC as per the provisions of experts under NMSA. Two Advisors with

specialization/experience in bamboo plantation and product development respectively will

also be engaged. In addition other consultant/technical assistant and staff will be engaged

on contract for the period of the Mission. NBMC shall be the repository of information on

various aspects of the bamboo value chain, with adequate support from the various other

Ministries and Departments of GOI. NCDC would set up a Bamboo Division for the

Cooperative sector.

Indicative composition is given in the Annexure III.

Bamboo Technical Support Group (BTSG)

National Level Agency called Bamboo Technical Support Group (BTSG) will be

set up to provide necessary technical support to the Mission. The existing three BTSGs

which are providing services to the Mission/ States namely, (i) Cane and Bamboo

Technology Centre (CBTC), Guwahati (ii) Indian Council of Forest Research & Education

(ICFRE), Dehradun and (iii) Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), Peechi, Kerala shall

continue under Restructured National Bamboo Mission for development of bamboo sector.

BTSG will have the following role and functions:

i) To visit the partner States frequently to provide guidance in policy, organizational and

technical matters

ii) Recommend/advice appropriate species of bamboo well suited to the region or the

end user.

iii) Synergise inter sectoral interaction for innovations

iv) To compile materials for conduct of regional workshops in respect of bamboo

plantations, handicraft, product development, bamboo marketing and exports

v) To conduct studies on different aspects of development of the bamboo sector

vi) To assist the States in organizing capacity building programmes

vii) Undertake publicity campaigns to promote the Mission objectives

viii) To document and disseminate case studies

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ix) To conduct specialized Training Programmes at the Regional Level

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x) To network with various stakeholders and Institutes/ Organizations/ Agencies, both

in India and abroadTo enhance involvement of coopeartives in bamboo value

chain eco-system.

The BTSGs will be funded by the NBM and report to the National Bamboo Mission Cell.

II) State Level

State Level Executive Committee (SLEC)

The State Governments shall identify the Department for anchoring the State

Bamboo Mission (SBM) and nominate the Mission Director . State Level Executive

Committee (SLEC) headed by Chief Secretary of the State and having representatives

from Departments of State Government including inter alia Agriculture, Industries,

Forests, State Agricultural Universities (SAU), Institutes under Indian Council of

Agricultural Research (ICAR), Growers’ Associations/FPOs, etc to guide policy and

implementation of the Mission in the State. The SLEC will be responsible for

approving the annual action plans of the States before communicating to the

Executive Council of the NBM at the National level for approvals and release of

funds and ensuring effective implementation & periodic monitoring of progress and

impact. The suggested composition of SLEC is as follows:

Chief Secretary ChairmanSecretaries:

Agriculture, Environment & Forests, Industries, Finance, Science and Technology, Rural Development, Tribal Affairs

Members

Nominee of DAC&FW, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. ofIndia

Member

Two experts* (Production, Processing, Designing & Product development, Industrial Promotion andMarketing)

Members

State Mission Director MemberSecretary

*The tenure of the non official will be for 2 years from the date of nomination.

Dedicated Project Management Teams at District, State and National Level

would be set up to address effective coordination and synergy of different segments of

the value chain. Besides, robust monitoring mechanism would be in place for periodic

and effective reporting using web applications and space technologies. The

administrative & contingency expenditure, concurrent& impact evaluation, organization

of meetings of EC etc. would be met from the project management cost as per the

norms placed at Annexure IV

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The programme shall be operational through the existing employees of the

anchoring Department and other associated Departments, SAUs and ICAR Institutes only.

Contractual staff (Advisors/consultants, Technical assistants, Data entry/MIS/IT staff etc.)

of adequate nature at District andState levels may be engaged under the provisions of

Project Management Team (PMT).

State Bamboo Mission

State Bamboo Mission (SBM) shall be set up in each State headed by the

Mission Director, as nominated by the State Govt. SBM will have representatives from

concerned departments such as Forests, Agriculture, Industries, Rural Development,

etc. The Panchayati Raj Institutions and statutory cooperative instituions existing in the

State (for example Regional Directorate of NCDC) would be fully involved in the

implementation of NBM activities. The SBMwill be responsible for implementation and

overall coordination of NBM within the State. The State Level Agency will have the

following functions:

i) Organize base-line survey and feasibility studies in different parts (District, sub-

District, or a group of Districts) to determine the status of bamboo production, its

potential and demand, and tailor assistance accordingly. A cluster based market

(industry) led approach needs to be adopted for linking of

farmers/FPOs/FPCs/Cooperatives/ SHGs/federated Cooperatives to markets.

ii) Work towards setting up of Bamboo Economic Zones as per location of hinterland and

industry requirements

iii) Prepare perspective and annual State Level Action Plan in consonance with Mission

goals and objectives in close coordination with Bamboo Technical Support Group

(BTSG) and oversee its implementation;

iv) Receive funds from the State Government and other sources for carrying out the

Mission activities, maintain proper accounts thereof and submit utilization certificates

to the concerned agencies.

v) Furnish periodic progress reports to SLEC for onward transmission to the NBM

(DAC&FW), Ministry of Agriculture.

vi) Release funds to the implementing organizations and oversee, monitor and review the

implementation of the programmes.

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vii) Assist and oversee the implementation of the Mission's programmes in the State

through Farmers Cooperative Societies, NGOs, growers, entrepreneurs, associations,

self-help groups, State institutions and other similar entities;

viii) Organize Workshops, Seminars and skill development/ training programmes,

participation of artisans in exhibitions / trade fares etc. for all interest groups/

cooperatives/associations as per action plan approvedl.

III) District Level

The State Bamboo Mission will constitute a District Level Agency. The Agency

will comprise of officials from Industries, Agriculture/ Horticulture, Forest, Rural

Development and other line departments, Cooperatives, SHGs, NGOs etc. All proposals

received by the Agency would be compiled and sent to the SBM for appraisal and

scrutiny. This Agency will also oversee, coordinate and control all activities at the

district level for non-forest areas. The District Industries Centre (DIC) Planning

Committee and Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) will be integrated/ involved in

implementing the programme depending on their expertise and available infrastructure.

The District level officer of the nodal department will be the Member Secretary. To avoid

duplication, coordination will be ensured by the Committees at different levels while

approving the district plans.

The details of the interventions / activities with the unit cost/ subsidy component

permissible under NBM are given in Annexure IV

In State Bamboo Mission (SBM) focus will be on primary processing units

specializing in specific steps of pre-product processing to be established near areas of

bamboo production. These units would converge into big units doing secondary

processing, which would, in turn, converge into industries, both MSME and high end,

making finished products. This would reduce wastages, promote efficiency and develop

expertise in specific steps thereby resulting in a significant drop in cost of production.

District or block level clusters should be formed and common facilitation/ technology

centers with appropriate machinery be developed. The Development Institutes of the

Development Commissioner, MSME located in different States would play a major role

in skill development/ training and guiding the entrepreneurs/ rural youths for promotion

of product development and starting of production units and marketing of bamboo

products

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7. Preparation of Action Plan and Approvals

States shall prepare a comprehensive Action Plan envisaging all interventions

under NBM for a 5-year period, outlining specific short, medium as well as long term

plans for a structured reform of the sector keeping in view the potential areas for cluster

formation, cultivation and establishment of industries so that supply –demand can be

addressed. The Annual Action Plan (AAP) shall be prepared on the basis of this

document. The AAP will be area based, premised on existing potential for bamboo

development, required infrastructure for implementation and monitoring, allocation of

funds under NBM and capacity to absorb the funds in taking up activities. While

finalizing Annual Action Plans, States should follow bottom up approach with

involvement of farmers in cluster based approach Plans are best prepared at the

District level and submitted to the SBM for preparation of the State plan for

consideration and approval of the SLEC. The AAP approved by the SLEC will be

considered by the EC at national level. Attempt would be made in the AAP to address

all the issues relating to bamboo development covering nursery management and

bamboo plantation, postharvest storage and treatment, product development,

production of bamboo products, handicraft, marketing and development of marketing

infrastructure. Format for submission of Annual Action Plan to the National Bamboo

Mission is given in Annexure V.

Funds would be made available to the respective States after approval of the

action plan by the Executive Committee. The State Govts shall endeavor to release the

Central funds as well as the State share immediately to the anchoring Department so

that the works can progress at a rapid pace. The periodic progress and achievement by

the participating Departments need to be shared with the State Nodal Department for

onward consideration of EC.

For particular R&D activities or specific assignments if given to any national

Institutes functioning under any Central Ministry/Department, financial support shall be

given directly to the Institutes on recommendation of the concerned

Ministry/Department.

8. Monitoring and Evaluation

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) will be an integral part of programme

implementation. Besides monitoring the physical/financial achievements, other socio-

economic and environmental impact on various indicators shall also be taken into

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consideration. A two tier

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M&E system will be adopted i.e. Executive Committee (EC) at National Level and State

Level Executive Committee (SLEC) at State level. Third party independent evaluation study

as approved by EC shall also be done. Third party evaluation must ensure participation &

feedback from the farmers, farmers groups, artisans, women, etc.

A separate MIS for the Mission will be made operational in the NMSA portal to submit

annual action plans, as well upload progress and achievements by the States Geo-tagging of all

infrastructure created is mandatory and shall be uploaded on Bhuvan Portal in collaboration

with NRSC by the State Mission Directors.

The details of the operational mechanism will be as per these Guidelines framed by

EC and with the approval of Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. These may be

modified as and when required within the allocated budget.

9. Funding Pattern

The funding pattern will be 60:40 between Centre and State Govt. for all States excepting

NE & Hilly states, where it would be 90:10 and 100% in case of Union Territories/ R&D Institutes/

Bamboo Technology Support Groups (BTSGs) and National Level Agencies. For Cooperatives

sector the Central Funding component would be routed through NCDC as the Nodal

Agency. The States may avail loans from NCDC for funding their requirements of State

Share for the Cooperative sector The pattern of assistance of major activities is given in

Annexure V.

10. Mission InterventionThe Mission will be demand driven and need based in each segment.

Technology will play an important role in different interventions. Technologies such as

Information Communication Technology (ICT), Remote Sensing and Geographic

Information System (GIS) will be widely used for planning and monitoring purposes. All

efforts will be made to utilize all the infrastructure created in the earlier NBM, if required

the permanent assets to be transferred to the nominated nodal Department for

implementation of the restructured NBM.

The interventions envisaged for achieving the set target would be varied and

regionally differentiated with focus on bamboo plantation using quality planting material in

clusters by developing hi-tech nurseries and tissue culture labs including rstrengthening of

the existing ones; backward and forward linkages, creating

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infrastructure for treatment and processing, product development, marketing ensuring

complete value chain development. Details of the components, its estimated cost along

with the approved norms of assistance is given at Annexure IV

Key Elements of the National Bamboo Mission – hub and spoke model with backward and

forward linkages in the value chain

Research and Development for sustainable development of bamboo sector beginning

with 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 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.

New Marketing Strategy for Bamboo and 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 bamboo sector.

Promotion of marketing / exports of bamboo products.

Meticulous monitoring, evaluation and reporting, Database generation,

compilation and analysis.

Bamboo should become a tool not only in poverty elimination but also in prosperity

accumulation.

Research and Development

The programmes under research and development will concentrate on

technology generation as appropriate to each region/ State/UT, keeping in view their

specific agro-climatic and socio-economic conditions. Bamboo-based agroforestry

systems include homesteads, block plantations, wide-row intercropping, wind breaks

and miscellaneous systems. However, relatively less information is available on

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intercropping options in agroforestry such as compatibility with crops, effect on crop

yield and quality, optimum planting density and other management options. R&D would

be encouraged in various other links of the value chain for improving complete, more

efficient usage so as to compete with the other options and technology available.

Emphasis will be on effective documentation/ transfer and dissemination of technologies

available in India and abroad. Demonstration for exhibiting best practices to farmers

shallbe established in Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) as well as on-farm by State Govts,

as well as post harvest value addition protocols.

Collaboration with international organizations like International Network for Bamboo

and Rattan (INBAR), World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF) and Food and Agriculture

Organisation (FAO) will be strengthened for the bamboo sector.

Plantation development

This component primarily aims at expansion of area under bamboo plantation, both

in Government as well as in private farmlands, community lands, culturable wastelands,

non-forest lands for commercial utilization and remunerative returns to farmers. The main

objective of this component is to increase production and productivity of commercially

important bamboo species for boosting domestic supply to industry and reduce

dependence on imports. Commercially important bamboo species for plantation under the

mission, as identified after discussion with stakeholders are Bambusa tulda, B.bambos, B.

balcooa, B.cacharensis, B.polymorpha, B.nutans, Dendrocalamus asper, D.hamiltonii,

Thyrostachys oliverii, and Melocanna baccifera Besides, States may enocourage plantation

of indigenous species as per choice of farmers and industrial importance

The overall goal of this component is to supply quality raw bamboo of

appropriate species to industry, ensure employment generation and strengthen rural

economy. Hence it is important that plantings are done in conjunction with projected

demand in the vicinity. Development Institutes of Ministry of MSME, Industries and

Agriculture Departments of States, etc should work in tandem so that the

farmers/clusters are appropriately identified and hand held.

The principal activities under this include:

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Establishment of Nurseries

A sizable quantity of quality planting material will be required to meet the targets

set. Nurseries (Small, Big & Hi-tech) shall be established in public & private sector.

Tissue culture raised planting materials of superior germplasm should be resorted to

wherever required to ensure quality and productivity. Multiplication of superior clones of

different bamboo species identified and established under previous NBM should be

scaled up also. States must keep a vigil on incidences of bamboo flowering and make

adequate arrangements for collection and utilization of the seeds which are a rare and

precious commodity – a uniqueness of bamboo. These measures may be through

Forest Departments, User Industries, Research Institutions, Universities, Farmer

Groups, Self Help Groups, KVKs / NGOs and individual farmers. Commercial production

in private sector and cooperatives should be encouraged for regular and sustained

supply of planting material

Certified Planting Material

In order to ensure quality of planting material a suitable Certifying Agency will be

identified by the respective SBM for each State in consultation with BTSG of their zone.

A protocol for certification of planting material and accreditation of nurseries shall be put

in place by NBM so as to check proliferation of spurious planting material in the market.

Nurseries

i. Hi Tech Nurseries : For supply of quality planting material in large quantities, which is

free from diseases and viruses, Tissue Culture Units shall be set up. Efforts will be made

to set up these units in the ICFRE / ICAR institutes & other organisations in private/

public or cooperative sector. Tissue culture Units would be set up under the close

supervision and technical support from ICFRE / ICAR. Each nursery shall produce a

minimum of 50,000 nos of sapling/ seedlings per ha per year of mandated species duly

certified for its quality. Nursery should have own composting unit, drip irrigation system

and green house /shademist chamber for temperature regulation. It should have its own

tissue culture lab or tie up with accredited tissue culture lab.

ii. Big Nursery: Each nursery shall produce a minimum of 25,000 nos of sapling/ seedlings

per ha per year of mandated species duly certified for its quality. Nursery should have

own composting unit, proper source of certified seeds/propagule/ irrigation system and

green house /shade/mist chamber

iii. Small Nursery : Each nursery shall produce a minimum of 16,000 nos of sapling/ seedlings

per year of mandated species duly certified for its quality. Nursery

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should have own composting unit, and proper source of certified

seeds/propagules.

Raising New Plantations

The identification of land is a pre-requisite for raising new plantations. Satellite

imageries to identify wastelands are available with North Eastern Space Applications

Centre (NESAC), Soil & Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI), National Bureau of Soil

Survey And Land Use Planning (NBSSLUP) and State Remote Sensing Agencies,

which can be taken up for plantation after appropriate ground truthing. The SBM will

identify and demarcate land immediately so that plantations can be raised expeditiously.

Related departments will need to work in close coordination for this important first step

in the value chain. Contract farming, buy back agreement with industry, leasing of land

may be promoted for planting of bamboo on private, community, cooperative,

wastelands, etc with an appropriate network of nurseries. For achieving economies of

scale it is imperative that preference be given to Farmer Producer Organisations

(FPOs), Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), Cooperatives, Village Producers'

Organizations (VPOs), Self Help Groups (SHGs), Cooperatives and the like. All

plantations are to be geo-referenced.

i. High density plantations: the species to be planted would be as per the approved plan.

Certified planting material to be used so as to ensure quality and high yields. For plants per

hectare refer Annexure IV. Adequate arrangement for irrigation and fertigation should be

made. States should ensure convergence of NBM with PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana – Per Drop

More Crop for ensuring micro-irigation to the plantations raised. Maintenance funds in

subsequent 2 years shall be linked to survival percentage - minimum 80% after 1st year and

100% after 2nd year, with replacement saplings of the same age as that of the remaining

surviving ones.

ii. Block plantation/boundary plantations on farmers’ fields: Expected numbers would be 375-

450 plants per ha at least. It should be ensured that certified planting material of desired

species is provided to the farmers along with proper agronomic practices so as to maximize

overall returns from bamboo + agricultural crops. Maintenance in subsequent 2 years shall

be linked to survival percentage - minimum 80% after 1st year and 100% after 2nd year, with

replacement saplings of the same age as that of the remaining surviving ones.

Extension, Education and Skill Development

Extensive Information, Education & Communication (IEC) campaigns will need to

be undertaken for raising awareness among the farmers, along with complete package

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of agronomic practices of appropriate species, bamboo based agroforestry models and

sustainable harvesting as per requirement of the industry linked up with, for enabling

producer-industry link. Transfer of technology through training, frontline demonstration,

publicity and training of the trainers are an integral part of the NBM. Under this

programme, skill development / training of farmers, field level workers, cooperatives

and entrepreneurs will be taken up. Appropriate training is required to be imparted to

the farmers for the adoption of scientific measures (pre and post harvest management)

for high yielding plantations of bamboo and harvesting as per respective end utilization.

These important activities are to provide resource material to the trainees and acquaint

them with various farming techniques through exhibitions and demonstrations. This

activity will be carried out both by the government as well as private sector and NGOs in

accordance with the National Skill Qualifications Framework (NSQF) and respective

Sector Skill Councils.

Assistance will be provided as per norms given in Annexure IV

Micro-Irrigation

Irrigating the bamboo plantations, particularly during the summer months is

essential for better yield. Assistance for micro-irrigation and fertigation for plantations

raised under NBM may be availed of under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

(PMKSY) - Per Drop More Crop of DAC&FW as per guidelines of the scheme. Cases of

farmers who have been approved for undertaking plantation under NBM shall be

expeditiously considered and disposed under PMKSY being implemented by Agriculture

Depts of the State Govts

Post-harvest storage and treatment facilities

Bamboo is affected by several insects and fungi during growth, storage and after

product manufacture. Preventive and remedial measures employing physical, chemical and

biological techniques are available. Integrated pest management is suggested for

managing these problems. Raw bamboo falls in class-III (non-durable category) and

possesses little variation in durability among different species. However, with improved

technology, its durability can be increased beyond 50 years if treated with preservatives.

Pre-harvest and post-harvest treatments are effective in reducing damage by fungi and

insects. Several preservatives have been developed and commercialised. It is also

possible to treat bamboo with fire retardant chemicals. Finding a suitable and cost-

effective treatment for protection against biodegradation and fire needs further research.

Standards will be developed by Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee

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and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) The processes leading to engineered bamboo

products also protect it against biodegradation. Once the bamboo crop is harvested

from the field, it is required to be transported safely and stored properly. For this

purpose, suitable warehouses need to be constructed near the villages. While storing

the produce, it needs to be treated to enhance its durability.

Establishment of primary processing units close to the production area is imperative

to reduce transportation costs, utilize the entire bamboo to move towards zero wastage and

improve economies. Dovetailed will be the micro/medium processing units so as to improve

livelihoods of the local communities through upgradation of traditional artisanship and

introduction of new skills.

Promotion and Development of Infrastructure for Bamboo Market

Bamboo grown outside forest areas would need to be declared as an agri-

produce to enable its sale in regulated markets including the APMCs in consonance

with the provisions of the model Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing

(Promotion & Facilitation) Act, 2017, giving options of direct marketing, farmer

consumer markets, adhoc buyers, inter State trading, etc. States are exhorted to

implement the directive of MoEF&CC to issue pan India transit permit for bamboo.

Tradable parameters for bamboo have been notified for the e-National Agriculture

Market (e-NAM) and hence States integrated with e-NAM should commence marketing

of bamboo on this transparent and competitive portal for ensuring better returns to the

producers. Market information related to various forms of bamboo and primary

processed products would be made available to the farmers and the primary processors

will have direct access to such information and data, which in term will help them to plan

their activities well ahead. The Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI), DAC&

FW as well as the State Marketing Boards will support the information on prices and

arrivals in the markets. Rural haats in conjunction with the programs of Ministry of Rural

Development and DRDAs in the States will be set up to revitalize rural infrastructure

and enable farmers to directly sell their produce to the traders/industry.

Bamboo Market Research

Although a large number of market surveys have been conducted in recent times on

high value and up market bamboo products, yet there remains a massive gap to address

the needs, requirements and profitability of low and medium value bamboo products that

are being made. This is all the more necessary in view of the fact that all Financial

Institutions and Banks while appraising project proposals lay stress on the marketability of

the products to be produced. As such, it would be in track to conduct a

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market survey especially related to bamboo products like tooth picks, window blinds, cotton

ear buds, skewers and the like which have been conventionally made of wood/plastics in

our country and the consumers are used to it. This market survey, apart from estimating

the demand supply chain and present players and future demands, will also highlight how

bamboo products will have to be positioned and the market entry strategy thereby

indicating pricing, supply position and branding. This project based activity would be done

by the NBM/ BTSGs directly through a suitable Agency to be identified, after floating

tenders and assistance will be 100%.

10.8. Incubation Centres

This component is drawn from a similar scheme of the Ministry of MSME and

similar norms and processes will be followed.

Production, Development &Processing

Production, Development & Processing related intervention including Common

Facility Centre (CFC) proposal in detail like name of location, availability of the

production of bamboo, machine/ tool wise details and their cost, yearly employment

generation etc., are required to be submitted dully approved by State Level Executive

Committee for further approval. Rehabilitation of existing units may be considered after

proper viability studies and rehab plan.

Role of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) & Other Agencies for capacity building

State may suitably identify KVKs under Central/State Agricultural Universities

(SAUs) for training to farmers & other stakeholders. Model plots for demonstration

purposes may be established through KVKs/ SAUs. Training of farmers may also be taken

up through Sector Skill Councils or other Central or State Government renowned

Institutions like National Institute of Design (NID), Bamboo and Cane Development Institute

(BCDI), Agartala etc.

Export of bamboo based products

For promotion of bamboo based products specially handicrafts, State Bamboo

Mission shall periodically organized trainings and capacity building of the entrepreneurs in

collaboration with Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH)

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Annexure I

State wise list of infrastructure created in earlier NBM

S.No States Nurseries*

Training (in nos.) Plantation (in ha.)

Improvement of existing

stock (in ha.)

Tissue Culture/

Rehabilitation of Tissue

Culture units (nos.)

Bamboo Bazaar (nos.)

Retail outlets (nos.)Farmers Field

FunctionariesForest area

Non- forest area

Govt. land

Non- forest

area with Drip

Irrigation

1AndhraPradesh

10 37 10 1064 19 0 0 0 0 0 0

2 Bihar 3 2249 82 2445 1507 0 0 1753 0 0 23 Chhattisgarh 95 1911 225 12234 6274 0 0 8590 0 0 04 Goa 3 50 0 11 0 0 0 21 0 0 05 Gujarat 31 715 183 9599 4467 0 500 4045 0 0 1

6HimachalPradesh 15 316 212 3640 1228 0 0 1179 0 0 0

7 J & K 42 379 66 1301 415 0 0 189 0 0 08 Jharkhand 16 328 70 4292 12 100 0 3110 0 0 09 Karnataka 26 274 147 15755 588 0 0 5806 0 0 010 Kerala 11 311 200 787 4 0 250 606 0 0 4

11MadhyaPradesh 29 7050 3983 7480 514 50 4000 5570 0 5 2

12 Maharashtra 33 3028 1198 4117 2569 24 0 1775 0 1 313 Orissa 183 3500 270 11705 3815 500 0 4901 0 7 814 Punjab 2 0 0 800 0 0 0 0 0 0 015 Rajasthan 64 2354 70 4632 2850 29 0 0 0 0 016 Tamil Nadu 14 4145 447 285 2818 0 20 275 0 1 117 Telangana* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 018 Uttar 32 662 194 4153 2095 0 0 800 1 0 0

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Pradesh19 Uttarakhand 19 1130 310 4970 876 182 0 839 0 0 120 West Bengal 29 115 0 130 260 0 0 107 0 0 0

SUB-TOTAL 657 28554 7667 89400 30311 885 4770 39566 1 14 22

NE STATES 0

21ArunachalPradesh 104 3977 788 14595 23982 0 0 3950 0 4 7

22 Assam 52 4665 1040 17591 1300 1500 0 8989 2 6 723 Manipur 98 4580 505 18226 31498 0 0 6258 0 0 124 Meghalaya 34 766 309 4997 917 0 0 753 0 0 025 Mizoram 147 2821 480 38601 16572 300 1200 8876 0 6 1326 Nagaland 92 4603 462 44430 0 0 0 16429 0 10 1127 Sikkim 106 2941 545 4712 7844 745 100 3004 0 0 728 Tripura 176 8219 914 4148 3167 0 0 3890 0 0 0

SUB- TOTAL(N.E.)

809 32572 5043 147300 85280 2545 1300 52149 2 26 46

GRANDTOTAL 1466 61126 12710 236700 115591 3430 6070 91715 3 40 68

* including Centralized, Mahila, Kisan, Hi-tech & Small nurseries

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Annexure II

Intervention for implementation role of Ministries/ Departments

Sl.No

Ministry/Dept ofGOI

Interventions forimplementation

Remarks

1 Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare

i) Propagation & Cultivation in non forest lands

ii) Promotion and Development of Infrastructure for Bamboo Markets

iii) Training and skilldevelopment

Cultivation for the benefit of the farmers; Related R&D involving Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR); involvement of cooperatives through NCDC

2 Department of Agriculture Research andEducation

i) Project based R&D activitiesii) Field trials, demonstration

and pilot projects

Project based research works and demonstration

3 Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change

i) R&D including on high productivity varieties, tissue culture, testing and standardization and field trials

ii) Development of value added products

iii) Bringing in bamboo grown in forests into the value chaindeveloped under the Mission

R&D related to suitable species for industry agronomic practices at Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) viz. Indian Plywood Industrial Research Institute (IPIRTI) and other Institutes

4Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

i) Promotion of bamboo treatment and preservation

ii) Establishment of Micro/ Medium processing units;

iii) Promotion of products developed by IPIRTI and other Institutions

iv) Handicrafts/Cottage industry, Furniture making, Fabric/ Jewellery making, Incense stick making, Bamboo board/mat/corrugated sheets /floor tiles making, etc

v) Establishment of Common Facility Centre (CFC)

vi) Establishment of LivelihoodBusiness Incubators (LBI)

Establishing forward linkages including development of primary processing units; micro, small and medium bamboo based enterprises; bamboo bazars (outlets for value added products) Convergence with Credit Guarantee Trust Fund for Small and Medium Enterprises will be important.Involvement of industrial

cooperatives through NCDC can be done.

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5Ministry of Development of North EastRegion

To take up these indicative activities in the 8 States of the North East in conjunction withthe concerned line Ministries.

To ensure close involvement of Institutions like North East Centre for TechnologyApplication and Reach

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This would give a focused approach for the region which bears 60% of the country’s bamboo resource

(NECTAR), Cane and Bamboo Technology Center (CBTC), North Eastern Finance Development Corporation (NEDFI), Bamboo and Cane Development Institute, etc. Linkages with North East Bamboo Development Council (NEBDC) established underNEC.

6Ministry of Rural Development

To promote bamboo based livelihoods and constructions

In convergence with NationalRural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) and other programs

7 Petroleum and Natural Gas

To provide technical support and policy frame work for development of bio-fuels and promote use of bamboo as rawmaterial for bio-fuel

Provision for use of waste from other bamboo industry should be made

8. Ministry of Textiles

i. To promote R&D and upscaling of technology for use of bamboo fibre and fabricii. To promote design, product development, establishment of CFC, skilling and capacity development on Furniture, Basketry, utility products, Jewellery, mat based product, turning products etc, including PG Diplomaiii. To promote technology adaptation and promotion and marketing of innovative products

R&D, skill, design and product development, education and extension through DC (Handicrafts) and established institute like Bamboo and Cane Development Institute (BCDI). Agartala. Promotion and brand building by Export Promotion council of Handicrafts (EPCH). Thematic display and exhibition by National Centre for Design and Product Development (NCDPD) and Development Commissioner (Handicrafts).

9. Ministry of Power To promote use of bamboo and bamboo waste in powergeneration

Bamboo waste to be used to supplement conventional fuel

10 Ministry of New and RenewableEnergy

To promote use of bamboo and bamboo waste in powergeneration

Bamboo waste to be used

11 Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Support on international trade issues related to bamboo industry and export promotion; promotion of domestic bambooindustry

Import duty on various bamboo products to be rationalized

12 Ministry ofHousing and Urban

Support and mandate use of bamboo in all Govtconstructions, especially in

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Development major bamboo bearing States.13 Ministry of

Science & Technology

Support R&D for various activities in the value chain

NECTAR and other regional laboratories and Institutes as well as o/o Principal Scientific Advisor to GOI

14 Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship

Develop job roles and curriculum for accredited courses on various faces of bamboo sector in association with the concerned Ministry/Department and Sector Skill Councils, including Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL)

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A. National Level

Indicative BTSG Component

Annexure-III

Sr.No.

Items Total Honorariumper month (in Rs.)

Qualifications & other conditions/ Remarks

1 Senior Adviser 01 70,000 to100,000(depending upon qualification &experience)

Essential:i) PhD in Agriculture/ Forestry

related subject/MBAii) Minimum 15 years experience of

working on Management of natural resources and development of valuechainAge upto 65 years.

2 Adviser (Production)

01 40,000/- to50,000/-(depending upon qualification & experience)

Essential:i) Master’s degree in Agriculture/

Forestryfrom a recognised university or institute”

ii) Five years experience in project formulation including forestry, bamboo, agro-forestry project in Govt Departments or recognised research institution or Councils or agricultural university or public sector undertaking or semi-Government or autonomous or statutory organization.”

ii) Age upto 65 years.Desirable:Doctorate Degree in any of the subjects mentioned above.

3 Adviser (Value addition and Marketing)

01 40,000/- to50,000/-(depending upon qualification & experience)

Essentiali) MBA in Trade and/or Marketingii) Minimum 10 years experience in

product development, value chain developmentand marketing and/or trade in natural resources

iii) Age upto 55 years.

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4 Technical Assistant (Production)

1 30,000/- to35,000/-(depending upon qualification & experience)

Essential

i) Master’s degree in Agriculture/ or Forestry from a recognised university or institute”

ii) Three years experience in project formulation including forestry, bamboo, agro-forestry project in Central or State Government Department or Union Territory Administration or recognised research institution or councils or agricultural university or public sector undertaking or semi-Government or autonomous or statutory organization.”

ii) Age upto 40 years

5 Technical Assistant (Value addition and Marketing)

01 30,000/- to35,000/-(depending upon qualification &experience)

Essentiali) MBA in Trade and/or Marketingii) Minimum 3years experience in

product development and marketing and/or trade

iii) Age upto 40 years.

6 Programmer 1 35,000/- to40,000/-(depending upon qualification &experience)

B.Tech in Computer Science /IT or MCA with one years experience in web desiging, online and offline MIS Development, programming

7 Data EntryOperator

4 20,000/- Should not be less than the Minimum wages as notified by Delhi Government’s/Labour Department/ State Government.8 MTS 3 17,000/-

B. BTSG

Sr.No.

Items Total Honorarium per month(in Rs.)

Remarks

1 Bamboo Consultant 2 50,000/-2 Bamboo Assistant 2 20,000/-3 Programmer 1 30,000/-4 Data Entry Operator 2 10,000/- Should not be less than the

Minimum wages as notified by respective State Government’s/ LabourDepartment/ StateGovernment.

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Annexure-IV

Interventions with cost norms and funding pattern

Sl Tentative Activities Indicative unit cost (upper limit)(Rs in lakh)

Pattern of assistance

A Propagation & Cultivation1. Bamboo Nursery both in

public and by private sectors includingstrengthen (projectbased)

i) Hi-tech (2 ha)ii) Big (1 ha)iii) Small (0.5 ha)

501610

100% of cost to Govt. sector and 50% of cost to private sector as credit linked back endedsubsidy

2. High density Bamboo plantation on Govt./ Panchayat/ Community land including waste lands

Rs 1.00 lakh per ha over a period of 3 years

100% of cost to Govt. sector. For private sector 50% of the cost upto 2 ha (~ <3000 plants), 20% of the cost for 2 - 4 ha (up to 10000 plants) over 3years (50:30:20).Additional 10% assistance for NE

States. For plantation above 4 ha no subsidy will be provided. Maintenance funds will be linked to performance (survival % as per para10.2.4)

3. Block plantation/ boundary plantation on farmers field

Rs.1.00 lakh per ha(equivalent to Rs 240 per plant)

100% of cost to Govt. and 50% of the cost to Private Sector over 3 years (50:30:20)Additional 10% assistance for NE

States Maintenance funds will be linked to performance (survival % as per para10.2.4)

B. Promotion of bamboo treatment and preservation1. Establishment of bamboo

treatment and seasoning plants

In Govt. & private Sector

20 (Project based)

100% of cost to Govt. For Private Sector 50% of project cost subject to maximum upto indicative cost as credit linked backended subsidy

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2. Establishment ofcarbonisation plants

In private Sector 30 (PB) -do-

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3. Establishment of livelihood business incubators

Govt./Private sector 100 (PB) 100% of cost to Govt. For Private Sector 50% of project cost subject to maximum upto indicative cost as credit linked back ended subsidy for purchase of plant &machineries only. (additional 10% for NEstates)

C Product Development and Processing

1. Establishment of processing units for value addition of Bamboo (in Nos.)

Setting up of unit for cross cutting, slicing, splitting, knots removing, shaping etc

30 (PB) 100% of cost to Govt. For Private Sector 50% of project cost subject to maximum upto indicative cost as credit linked back ended subsidy (additional10% for NE states)

2. Management of Bamboo waste in primary processing units

For making of value added products like pellets & activatedcarbon.

25(PB) -do-

3. Establishment of Micro/Medium processing units (in Nos.)

Handicrafts/Cottageindustry

15 (PB) - do -

Furniture making 25 (PB) - do -Jewellery making 15 (PB) - do -Bamboo shootsprocessing

20 (PB) - do -

Incense stick making 25 (PB) - do -Fabric/Fibre extraction 50 (PB) - do -Common facility centre(CFC)

25 (PB) -do-

Bamboo board/mat/corrugated sheets/floor tiles making

200 (PB) -do-

Bio Energy extraction 200 (PB) - do -Activated Carbonproduct

200 (PB) -do-

Ethanol Gassifier 500 (PB) -do-.D Promotion and Development of Infrastructure for Bamboo Market1. Establishment of

bamboo depots and godowns

In Govt. sector/ Private sector

50 (PB) 100% of cost in Govt. sector. 25% assistance as credit linked back ended subsidy in for private sectors subject tomaximum upto indicative

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2.

cost (33% for NE States).

Promotion of bamboo mandi (bamboo market place) and e-trading

In Govt. sector/ private sector

100 (PB) 100% of cost in Govt. sector. 25% assistance in private sectors subject to maximum upto indicative cost (33% for NEStates).

3. Rural Haat Retail direct marketing 20 (PB) -do-

4. Bamboo bazaar Retail outlets for value added products at prominent places in theState

15(PB) -do-

E Development of tools, equipment & machinery

1. Technological enhancement of indigenous tools, equipment & machinery

Project based 100% grant to Govt. institutions for development of design etc., 50% grant to those machine making units who are developing thesemachines

2. Import of technological superior tools, equipment & machinery in CommonFacility Centre

-do- -do-

F Skill Development and awareness campaign (upto 5% of allocation)i) Training of Farmers/ Artisans/ field functionaries/ International training / visit for exposure of NBM staff/ field functionaries including

farmers and entrepreneurs in bamboo sector to

upcoming technologies/ Entrepreneurs Training

Project based 100% of cost Rs. 1000 per head per day or as per the approved rates of the Govt. Institute

ii) Organizing workshop/ Seminars/training at International/ National/ State/ District

Project Based

100% for Government

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iii) Participation in domestic trade fairs/ international tradefairs/exhibition etc. including travel + boarding/ lodging of participating artisans

Project Based –do-

G Research & Development (upto 10% of allocation)1

2

3

45

Identification of genetically superior species / varieties Establishment of tissue culture lab including strengthen for propagation of identified species / varieties + field trials Demonstration plots to exhibit best practice to farmersIncubation CentreBamboo market research

Project based For private sector upto 10lakhsFor Government organisation 100%

H Project Management (upto 5% of allocation)Project management contingency Monitoring &Evaluation

Proposal based Upto 5% 100%

NOTE: The funding pattern proposed is 60:40 between Centre: State Govt for all States

excepting 8 states of NE Region, the hilly states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and

Jammu & Kashmir where it would be 90:10 fund sharing and 100% in case of UTs/ BTSGs

(existing). If funds are released by NBM (Headquarter) directly to any Central Institution for

any specific project / intervention the funding will be 100% central share.

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Annexure-V

Format for submission of Annual Action Plan

Sl Activity

Cost norms (Rs. inlakh) Subsidy

Physical Target(in no. / ha)

Financial Target(Rs. in Lakh)

Number of beneficiaries

Govt. Private Total Total CentreShare

Stateshare

SC ST General Women

A Propagation and Cultivation

1

Bamboo Nursery both in public and by private sectorHi-tech (2 ha) 50 100% Govt.,

50% Pvt.Big (1 ha) 16 100% Govt.,

50% Pvt.Small (0.5 ) 10 100% Govt.,

50% Pvt.A1 (Total Nursery)

2 High Density Bamboo Plantation on Govt./ Panchayat/ community land including wastelands

1 100% Govt.50% Pvt.

3 Block plantation/ boundary plantationon farmers field

1 100% Govt.50% Pvt

A2 (Total Plantation)Sub Total (A) = (A1 + A2)

B Promotion of bamboo treatment and preservation1 Establishment of

bamboo treatment and seasoning plants

20 100% Govt.,50% Pvt.

2 Establishment ofcarbonisation plants

30 100% Govt.,50% Pvt.

3 Establishment of livelihood business incubators

100 100% to Govt agencies

& 50% to Privatesector

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Sub Total (B)C Product Development and Processing

1. Establishment of processing units for value addition ofBamboo (in Nos.)

30 100% Govt.50% Pvt. (+10% for NE

states)2. Management of

Bamboo waste in primary processingunits

25 -do-

3. Handicrafts/Cottageindustry

15 - do -

4. Furniture making 25 - do -5. Jewellery making 15 - do -6. Bamboo shoots

processing20 - do -

7. Incense stick making 25 - do -8. Fabric/Fibre extraction 50 - do -9. Common facility

centre (CFC)25 -do-

10. Bamboo board/mat/corrugated sheets /floor tiles making

200 -do-

11. Bio Energy extraction 200 do12. Activated Carbon

product200 -do-

13. Ethanol Gassifier 500 doSub Total (C)

D Promotion and Development of Infrastructure for Bamboo Market

1Establishment of bamboo depots andgodowns

50 100% Govt.,25% Pvt..,

33% NE

2Promotion of bamboomandi (bamboo

100 100% Govt.,25% Pvt..,

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market place) and e-trading

33% NE

3Rural haat 20 100% Govt.,

25% Pvt..,33% NE

4Bamboo bazaar 15 100% Govt.,

25% Pvt..,33% NE

Sub Total (D)

E Development of tools, equipment & machinery

1

Technological enhancement of indigenous tools, equipment &machinery

Project Based

100% Govt. &50% Private insti

2

Import of technological superior tools, equipment &machinery in CFC

Project Based

100% Govt. &50% Private insti

Sub Total (E)Total (A+B+C+D+E)

F Skill Development and awareness campaign (upto 5% of allocation)

i)Training of farmers/

artisansProjectBased 100% Govt.

ii)Training of field

functionariesProjectBased 100% Govt.

iii)

International training/ visit for exposure of

NBM staff/ field functionaries including

farmers andentrepreneurs

Project Based 100% Govt.

iv)Training of

EntrepreneursProjectBased 100% Govt.

F1 (Total Training)

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v)

Organizing workshop/ seminars atInternational

Project Based 100% Govt.

vi)Organizing workshop/seminars at National

ProjectBased 100% Govt.

vii)Organizing workshop/

seminars at StateProjectBased 100% Govt.

viii)Organizing workshop/

seminars at DistrictProjectBased 100% Govt.

ix)Participation in

domestic trade fairsProjectBased 100% Govt.

x)

Participation in international trade

fairsProject Based 100% Govt.

xi)National/ International

exhibitionProjectBased 100% Govt.

F2 (Total workshop/ seminar/ trade fairs/exhibition)

Total (F) = (F1+F2)G Research & Development (upto 10% of allocation) (for pvt. Sector upto Rs.10 lakhs)

i)

Identification of genetically superiorspecies / varieties

Project Based 100% Govt.

ii)

Establishment of tissue culture labincluding strengthen

Project Based 100% Govt.

iii)

Demonstration plots to exhibit best practice tofarmers

Project Based 100% Govt.

iv) Incubation CentreProjectBased 100% Govt.

v)Bamboo marketresearch

ProjectBased 100% Govt.

Total (G)H Project Management (upto 5% of allocation)

(100 % Govt.)Grand Total (A) to (H)

Annexure

VI Format for application for the approval of Executive Committee

PART I: General Details

1. Name of the organization with full address, telephone fax, email id

2. Item/ activity of the Annexure IV

3. Registration No. and date (if any)

5. Concept and justification (detailed project report)

6. Detail of infrastructure available

PART II: Technical details

1. Project area – Geographical spread including GPS details, district, village

2. Species proposed to be raised in case of nursery/ plantation with justification

3. Present existing stock species-wise in case of nursery/ plantation

4. Justification for procurement of machinery in case of purchase of equipments

5. Justification for holding workshops/ seminars/ exhibition

6. Justification for establishment of depot/ godowns

7. Any other important related information

(Note: Only relevant information to be furnished)

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Sl. No.

Nature/Category of the document

Name of the document

Procedure to obtain the document

Held by/under control of

1 Approach to Bamboo development in the Sate of Nagaland

Nagaland Bamboo Policy 2005

Through Head of the Agency

NBDA

2 Schemes Guidelines NBM Guidelines Through Head of the Agency

Ministry of Agriculture & farmers welfare, GoI

Manual-VII

The particulars of any arrangement that exist for consultation with, or representation by the members of the public in relation to the formulation of its policy or implementation thereof. (Section 4 (I) (b) (vii) of Right to Information Act, 2005).Village Bamboo Development Committees (VBDC) have been constituted in all the villages where bamboo development projects are undertaken. The VBDCs are constituted by the villagers/village councils with representative drawn from all sections of the village society ie the village council, the church, women, youth and bamboo farmers and entrepreneurs. The VBDCs are responsible for project identification, identification of beneficiaries and monitoring the bamboo project developments in the villages.

Manual-VIII

A statement of the boards, councils, committees and other bodies consisting of two or more persons constituted as its part or etc. (Section 4 (I) (b) (viii) of Right to Information Act, 2005).

Name of the Board, council, committee etc.Nagaland bamboo Development Agency

Composition

1. Chairman – Chief Minister2. Advisor – MLA3. Mission Director – Secretary/Addl. Secretary GoN4. Team Members (5 members and 3 Co-opted members attached from various

departments)

Power & functions

Whether their meetings are open to the public? YES Whether the minutes of the meeting are open to the public? YES Place where the minutes if open to the public are available? Agency Office