Overview
NBM is a comprehensive scheme promoting the holistic growth of the bamboo sector across India. It provides financial assistance and support for bamboo plantation on degraded lands, establishment of bamboo-based processing units, market linkage infrastructure, and value addition activities. The scheme encourages farmers and entrepreneurs to engage in bamboo cultivation and processing for income generation and sustainability.
Launched on 01 Apr 2018
Benefits
Plantation subsidy 60%, Processing unit subsidy for machinery and equipment, Market linkage support, Skill development training, 3-5 year income support
Scheme components:
- Bamboo Plantation
- Processing Unit Establishment
- Market Infrastructure
- Skill Development
- Certification
Eligibility
- Categories
- Farmers, Entrepreneurs, FPOs, SHGs, Cooperatives
- Beneficiary type
- Individual
- Age
- 18 – no upper limit years
- Land holding
- 0.25 – any acres
- Gender
- All
- States
- All India
How to apply
Application mode: Both
- Apply through State Forest Department or District Administration with business plan, land details, and processing unit proposal.
Documents required
- Land Ownership Proof
- Aadhaar Card
- Business Plan
- Processing Unit Design
- Bank Account
- Environmental Clearance
Official links & contacts
Impact & success
4 million hectares of bamboo forest, 50,000+ bamboo-based enterprises created, Export value ₹5,000 crore