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Plantation provisions under National Bamboo Mission

  • The plantation provisions under National Bamboo Mission

    • High density plantations: The species to be planted would be as per the approved plan. Certified planting material to be used so as to ensure quality and high yields. Maintenance funds in subsequent 2 years shall be linked to survival percentage - minimum 80% after 1styear and 100% after 2nd year, with replacement saplings of the same age as that of the remaining surviving ones.
    • Block plantation/boundary plantations on farmers’ fields: Expected numbers would be 375-450 plants per ha at least. It should be ensured that certified planting material of desired species is provided to the farmers along with proper agronomic practices so as to maximize overall returns from bamboo + agricultural crops. Maintenance in subsequent 2 years shall be linked to survival percentage- minimum 80% after 1styear and 100% after 2ndyear, with replacement saplings of the same age as that of the remaining surviving ones.

    Interventions with cost norms and funding pattern( as per NBM Guidelines)

    Sl. Tentative Activities Maximum Incentives ( in Lakh) Pattern of assistance Minimum area to be planted (as suggested by State Bamboo Development
    Agency)
    1 High density Bamboo plantation on Govt./Panchayat/Community land including waste lands
    Rs 1.00 lakh per ha over a period of 3 years
    100% of cost to Govt. sector and 50% of the cost upto 2 ha (~ <3000 plants), 30% of the cost for 2 - 4 ha (up to 10000 plants) over 3 years (50:30:20). For plantation above 4 ha no subsidy will be provided. Maintenance funds will be linked to performance (survival % )    		 0.5 Ha
    2 Block Plantation/Boundary plantation on farmer's field Rs.1.00 lakh per ha (equivalent to Rs 240 per plant) 100% of cost to Govt. and 50% of the cost of Private Sector over 3 years(50:30:20) .Maintenance funds will be linked to performance (survival % ) 0.14Ha(1 Bigha)

    Free sapling distribution will also be arranged amongst the farmers who will be going for plantation in the area less than 0.5 Ha. Cane can be preferred for reclamation of wastelands. Since, it's a thorny species, it is generally not preferred in homestead gardens.