- Ecological Significance:
- Contributes towards resilience to climate change.
- Reduces dependency on import of bamboo, potentially reducing deforestation elsewhere.
- Promotes sustainable use of natural resources.
- 67% of Bamboo in India is grown in North East States.
- Economic Significance:
- Supplements farm income.
- Provides quality raw material for industries.
- Rejuvenates the underdeveloped bamboo industry.
- Promotes product development and entrepreneurship.
- Enhances income of primary producers.
- Supports establishment of bamboo-based clusters.