National Bamboo Mission (NBM) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (launched with restructure in 2018) which emphasized on propagation and cultivation of bamboo. The scheme however focused less on processing, product development and value addition and this created a weak linkage between the producers (farmers) and the industry. The Restructured National Bamboo Mission gives emphasis on propagation of quality plantations of bamboo, product development and value addition including primary processing and treatment; micro, small & medium enterprises as well as high value products; markets and skill development, thus addressing the complete value chain for growth of the bamboo sector.
