Bamboo gets Rs 50,000cr green-economy push; Governor seeks farm-to-factory value chain

Maharashtra is focusing on developing a bamboo industry to enhance economic opportunities and job creation. Governor Jishnu Dev Varma emphasizes the need for a complete value chain for bamboo processing. The state's Bamboo Industry Policy 2025 proposes establishing 15 clusters in bamboo-rich regions for integrated development. Assistance will be provided to farmers for bamboo cu