A senior National Bamboo Mission official assessed efforts to expand bamboo cultivation in Tripura, processing and industrial use during a field visit on August 24. The inspection covered projects in Unakoti, Khowai and West Tripura. It also included a review of the ADB-NBM Project with state officials.
Key Takeaways
- National Bamboo Mission Additional Commissioner Kamana Sharma reviewed key bamboo projects across Tripura.
- The field visit covered the Integrated Bamboo Park, plantations, nursery facilities and bamboo-based industries.
- Officials also reviewed progress under the ADB-NBM Project and assessed bamboo value-chain development.
Addl Commissioner of NBM Kamana Sharma
Additional Commissioner of the National Bamboo Mission (NBM), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, Kamana Sharma visited several important bamboo-sector initiatives across Tripura on Monday.
The visit covered plantation activities, industrial infrastructure, nursery facilities and proposed projects. The programme aimed to assess progress on the ground and review the scope for further development.
Sharma began the field visit at the Kumarghat Industrial Estate in Unakoti district. She also inspected the proposed site of the Integrated Bamboo Park (IBP) at Chantail in Kailashahar.
The Integrated Bamboo Park is expected to support bamboo processing and value addition. Such infrastructure can help connect raw bamboo production with industrial activities and markets.
ADB-NBM Project Progress Reviewed
Sharma later attended a meeting at Chandipur RD Block with Minister Tinku Roy and other officials and dignitaries.
The meeting focused on the progress of the ADB-NBM Project. Officials discussed ongoing activities and implementation-related issues.
The discussions also covered efforts to strengthen bamboo development at different levels. The review provided an opportunity to assess field progress and identify areas that may require greater attention.
The ADB-NBM initiative forms part of wider efforts to improve bamboo cultivation, infrastructure and value-chain activities in Tripura.
Bamboo Plantation and Nursery Inspected
The NBM official then visited a DAJGUA bamboo plantation plot at Dhanchandra VC under Durgachowmuhni RD Block.
The visit focused on the status of bamboo plantation activities. Field-level implementation and plantation development came under review.
Sharma subsequently visited Padmabil Nursery along with the Sub-Divisional Forest Officer and Forest Range Officer from Khowai.
Nurseries play an important role in supplying planting material for bamboo expansion. The inspection therefore provided an opportunity to assess nursery-related activities and their support for plantation programmes.
Industrial Bamboo Activities Examined
The field programme concluded at Bodhjungnagar. Sharma visited G-Cube Sticks Pvt. Ltd. and Mutha Industry during the final phase of the tour.
She reviewed bamboo-based industrial activities at both facilities. The visits highlighted the growing role of private enterprises in bamboo processing and manufacturing.
Bamboo-based industries can create demand for locally cultivated bamboo. They can also support value addition, employment and rural income when supply chains develop effectively.
Focus on Bamboo Value Chain
The field visit highlighted the need to strengthen every stage of the bamboo economy. This includes plantation, nursery development, processing, infrastructure and industrial production.
Tripura has considerable potential for bamboo-based economic activities. Better processing and value addition can help farmers and local entrepreneurs gain greater economic benefits from bamboo cultivation.
The visit also underlined the importance of coordination between central agencies, state departments and private industries.
The National Bamboo Mission review is expected to support further efforts to develop bamboo plantations, industrial infrastructure and value-chain networks across Tripura. The focus remains on turning the states bamboo resources into stronger livelihood and industrial opportunities.
