Bamboo Value Chain Development to Empower Rural Livelihoods in Tripura, India

Description

Bamboo often known as the ÔGreen GoldÕ is one of the fastest and highest

yielding renewable natural resources. It has been found abundantly in all over the

State of Northeast region of India. Since time immemorial, bamboo has been

intertwined with socio-cultural and economic life of the tribal and rural poor. Its value

is being rediscovered as important natural resources for poverty reduction and

environment protection.

The reduction of chronic poverty, to improve the socio-economic conditions

of the rural poor and tribal in Northeastern states of India is a daunting task through

local economic development programs. In Asia, bamboos take the character of Òpoor

manÕs timberÓ since for many people, bamboo growing, harvesting and processing are

essentially subsistence activities. It is a fundamental part of peopleÕs overall

livelihood strategies.1

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