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- President has signed an ordinance amending amending the Indian Forest Act in a bid to increase bamboo cultivation in the country.
- This would ensure that farmers cultivating bamboo in non-forest areas do not require permits to fell or transport the plant.
- The amendment to Section 2(7) of Indian Forest Act, 1927 will encourage bamboo plantation by farmers, which will contribute to doubling farmers income.
- Technically, bamboo is a type of grass. However, it is mentioned as a tree under the Indian Forest Act, 1927.
- India has largest area under bamboo cultivation and is second richest in terms of bamboo genetic resources after China.
- India has 19% share of world’s area under bamboo cultivation, its market share in sector is only 6%.
- The amendment will unleash the potential of bamboo in terms of rural and national economy apart from ecological benefits.
- Bamboo grown in the forest areas will continue to be governed by the provisions of Indian Forest Act, 1927.
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