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    Question

    Which of the following statements about the National

    Bamboo Mission (NBM) is correct?
    A NBM is only implemented in the North-Eastern states of India. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B NBM solely focuses on bamboo cultivation, without any marketing or processing initiatives. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C NBM provides financial support exclusively to large industries. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D NBM does not support Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) or skill development. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E NBM adopts a complete value-chain approach, promoting cultivation, processing, marketing, and rural livelihoods across 24 States/UTs. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • The National Bamboo Mission is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme aimed at the holistic development of the bamboo sector. • Key Features of NBM: o Implemented in 24 States/UTs. o Supports bamboo cultivation, treatment, primary processing, value addition, marketing, and export promotion. o Provides financial assistance to farmers and MSMEs, promotes FPO formation, and focuses on skill development. o Encourages women’s empowerment through projects like the Gadchiroli Agarbatti Project in Maharashtra. o Integrates efforts across various ministries and departments for better inter-sectoral synergy. • The Mission also aims to revive the agarbatti sector, reduce import dependence, and enhance rural livelihoods through sustainable bamboo-based industries.

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