India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
Development of bamboo sector, which includes ensuring fair prices and profits to local bamboo farmers and artisans, is primary responsibility of State Governments. As per the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, National Bamboo Mission (NBM) augments the efforts of the State Governments on developing the bamboo value chain by linking bamboo growers with artisans and consumers. It promotes bamboo cultivation,bamboo-based industries, value addition, marketing of bamboo and its products, especially in the North Eastern Region of India. There is a provision under NBM for promotion and development of infrastructure for bamboo market by supporting the public and ...