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Industrialisation of the Bamboo sector
Abstract:
Although recorded history finds mention about the various uses of bamboo and cane as early as 7th century AD during the days of King Bhaskara Varman. Yet in India, no quantified information is available regarding the actual demand-supply gap for any of these products except for the paper and pulp industry, and the contribution of bamboo in the family income of various categories of consumers. On the resource front also there is no quantification regarding bamboo availability from non-forest land. Being essentially a forest based material, bamboo, although a non wood fibre source is included with wood, in all Indian studies, including those pertaining to raw material for the pulp and paper industry. In the national statistics, therefore it is often difficult to separate the contribution and role of wood and bamboo fibres. On the other hand, non-wood forest products, including bamboo, do not have standard classifications. They are usually classified according to their structure (roots, leaves, bark) or the end use (medicine, food, beverages, utensils, etc.). Bamboo product classification is even more complicated due to the multi-functionality. Most of the economic activities related to bamboo are not recorded officially. Accurate statistical information on trade in Bamboo is also difficult to find, and even internationally. The main reason for this is that international trade statistics suffer from outdated customs codes.
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