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Bamboo is one of the most important non-wood forest resources in Tripura. In fact, Tripura is one of the highest CVP (climate, vegetation, precipitation) index zones (a measure of potential productivity) in the country. The State is endowed with rich and diverse bamboo

resources. Currently , the level of extraction is 184.60 million Nos. p.a. The most common uses are housing and supply to paper mill in Assam. Only about 2% of the extracted bamboo is utilized for value addition through handicrafts and other products.The State Govt, has identified bamboo as a major thrust area for development.
The State has formulated a “State Bamboo Policy”, for development of bamboo resources in Tripura and their optimum commercial utilisation. The State Govt. has also signed a MOU with INBAR for effective implementation of the Bamboo Policy of the State. Presently, the main industry based on bamboo in Tripura is Cane and Bamboo Handicrafts.

Steps have been taken to organize and develop this industry on modern lines. Not only that- in view of availability of large bamboo resources in the State, industrial products like bamboo tiles, laminated products, ply, boards, corrugated sheets etc can be produced for use as building materials, for furniture manufacture etc. Studies have shown that Bamboo is a very effective substitute for timber and is, in fact, better in many respects.

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