(a) the aims and objectives of the National Bamboo Mission (NBM) implemented by the Government in the country;
(b) the details of the area of bamboo forestations in the country, Statewise; and
(c) the various steps taken by the Government to promote National Bamboo Mission in the country?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
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(a): National Bamboo Mission was launched in 2006-07 with the objective inter alia to increase the coverage of bamboo in the country and establish convergence and synergy among stakeholders for development of bamboo sector based on a regionally differentiated strategy.
(b): State-wise details of bamboo bearing area in recorded forest area is placed at Annexure-I and Zone wise bamboo estimation outside forest area is placed at Annexure-II.
(c): A restructured National Bamboo Mission has been announced in the Budget 2018-19 with an allocation of Rs.1290 crore for addressing the complete value chain and holistic development of bamboo sector.