Bamboo is an important natural resource in the socio-economic, cultural, ecological and functional context with 1500 well documented uses. Having high strength, elasticity and wear resisting characteristics, it grows rapidly and matures in a short period (3-5 years) with high yield, easy to manage, strong in regeneration, lasts for long time and sprouts new shoots after yearly harvests.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/bamboo-entrepreneurship-opportunities-rural-employment
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/y-c-tripathi
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/indian-forester-0
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/forests
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/bamboo
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/rural-development
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/minor-forest-produce
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/cottage-industry
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/small-scale-industry
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/india