National Bamboo Mission

What is National Bamboo Mission?

National Bamboo Mission (NBM), relaunched in 2018-19 under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare with a budget of ₹1,290 crore (2018-20, extended), focuses on area expansion of bamboo plantations, quality planting material, post-harvest management, product development, and promotion of bamboo industry. India is the world's second largest bamboo producer (after China) with 13.96 million hectares of bamboo forest. The 2017 Indian Forest Act amendment removed bamboo from the definition of 'tree' on non-forest land — farmers can now grow and harvest bamboo freely without a permit. NBM subsidies: Bamboo plantation on agricultural land: 50% of cost (general) / 60% (for small farmers), typically ₹240-250 per plant; Primary processing (bamboo splitting, matting machines): 50% subsidy; Bamboo product manufacturing units: 25-35% capital subsidy; Common Facility Centres (bamboo processing clusters): 50% subsidy. Bamboo is called 'green gold' — it grows in 3-5 years (vs 20+ for timber trees), can be harvested multiple times without replanting, and has 1,500+ end uses.

Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive 50-60% plantation subsidy (₹240-250/plant) + Primary processing equipment subsidy 50% + Manufacturing unit capital subsidy 25-35% + Common Facility Centre 50% subsidy + Free planting material from NBM nurseries. The scheme was launched in 2018 and is implemented by the Government of India.

Who is Eligible for National Bamboo Mission?

• ✓Farmers with agricultural land for bamboo plantation (minimum 0.1 hectare)
• ✓Small and marginal farmers: 60% subsidy; other farmers: 50% subsidy
• ✓Entrepreneurs for bamboo processing units and product manufacturing
• ✓SHGs, cooperatives, FPOs for Common Facility Centres
• ✓Priority to tribal communities and NE/forest-fringe farmers who traditionally use bamboo

Documents Required for National Bamboo Mission

How to Apply for National Bamboo Mission Online?

1. 1Contact State Bamboo Development Agency or State Horticulture Department
2. 2Apply for bamboo plantation subsidy with land records and project plan
3. 3Obtain high-quality bamboo planting material from NBM-approved nurseries (free/subsidized)
4. 4For processing unit: Apply through KVIC or State Industries Department for capital subsidy
5. 5Maintain bamboo plantation as per NBM technical guidelines for 3-year subsidy continuation

Frequently Asked Questions — National Bamboo Mission