Bamboo Applications and Support Scheme (BAANS) Other than the basic elements of the Earth, if there is one natural resource that constitutes the social and economic life and the culture of the North East Region (NER), it is bamboo. It is a boon that this vibrant, multi-faceted resource is green and renewable. The people of the NER, especially the poor, rural and the tribal people have used and harnessed this resource for their very basic needs for centuries. This has created a sound and sustained pattern of use and the necessary skills and expertise to manipulate and fashion this material for a large number of applications and uses. Advances in bamboo technology and related applications have enabled not only an expansion of the use of the resource in new and key areas but also to generate substantial value addition, which in turn makes it possible for the producers and users to earn higher incomes and sustainable livelihoods. The industrial use of bamboo has substantial opportunities for equitable employment on account of decentralised production processes and value chains. The interventions of the National Mission on Bamboo Applications demonstrated the efficacy and advantages of industrial uses of bamboo, value addition, income generation and technology infusion.
Bamboo Applications and Support Scheme Arunachal Pradesh
ďƒ˜ Arunachal Pradesh occupies an important position among the bamboo bearing states of India. Bamboo forms a major constituent of the forest vegetation of Arunachal Pradesh. Tropical, subtropical and temperate species are found well distributed in the State. ďƒ˜ In Arunachal Pradesh, which has about 46 bamboo species, the bamboo flora is seen up to an elevation of 2000 m or even more.
Bamboo Applications and Support Scheme Nagaland
ďƒ˜ Bamboo is found extensively in Nagaland. It occurs as a predominant grass in parts of the districts of Dimapur, Peren, Mon and Mokokchung; it is found mixed with other forest species in all other districts. About 5% of the growing stock of bamboo of the country is in Nagaland which is about 4,48,000 hectares. ďƒ˜ Bamboo is an important resource in the socio-economic-ecological-climatic- functional context for Nagaland and the State has now taken a step in the initiative to harness the potential of bamboo and its benefits. The State announced its bamboo policy on 15th March 2004 and with it the Nagaland Bamboo Development Agency (NBDA) established to undertake the programmes
Bamboo Applications and Support Scheme Tripura
ďƒ˜ Tripura is called the 'home' of bamboo. The wonder plant is intimately interwoven in the sociocultural fabric of the State. Bamboo based economic activities are an intrinsic part of life; the importance of the resource in the State's predominantly agrarian economy is well recognised. Bamboo finds many uses, and is a major source of income and employment as well. It is estimated that 2.46 lakh families in the State are engaged in bamboo related vocations. ďƒ˜ The Tripura Bamboo Mission is Initiative of the Government of Tripura to develop the bamboo sector in the state in a holistic manner. The mission aims to double livelihood involvement and the sector turnover in a span of three years.
Bamboo Applications and Support Scheme Mizoram
ďƒ˜ Mizoram is richly endowed with bamboo forests (6,446 sq. km), covering 31 % of the area (21,087 sq. km) of the State. The growing stock is estimated at 25.3 million tonnes, and the potential availability at 5.8 million tonnes. ďƒ˜ Raw bamboo is sold through permits obtained from the Forest Department, and the mahal system. It provides significant revenue for the State. The prevailing permit and mahal systems cover only areas half a mile on both sides of major roads and rivers. Most bamboo resources, especially in remote and inaccessible areas are not covered.
Bamboo Applications and Bamboo Technology
Product applications - small enterprise
ďƒ˜ Establish integrative models of small scale enterprise, providing technology support, developing machinery and tooling, and encouraging design and product diversification. ďƒ˜ Developing and disseminating a corpus of information and knowledge is the first step on the road to change. Series of assessment, documentation and knowledge-gathering exercises had been taken. Information is collated and reviewed, and then disseminated in user-friendly formats.
Providing Technology Support
Nectar Technology & Its Events
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