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AgroPolicy, Environment, Horticulture, India, Sustainability

Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Kamalam Fruit to be set up at IIHR, Bengaluru 

In India, the cultivation of Kamalam or Dragon Fruit is fast picking up and farmers of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Mizoram and Nagaland have taken up its cultivation. Presently, the total area under cultivation of Dragon Fruit in India is more than 3,000 ha. which is not able to meet the domestic demand, hence the majority of the dragon fruits available in the Indian market are imported from Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Sri Lanka.

Under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), a roadmap is being prepared for the cultivation of this crop in the identified potential area to increase the production of exotic and niche area fruits including Kamalam. The target for area expansion under MIDH for Kamalam is 50,000 ha. in 5 years. The cultivation of this fruit has started recently and a plantation of this healthy fruit is established at ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, Port-Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and IIHR, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Under MIDH, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has approved a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Kamalam Fruit to be established by the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru, Karnataka at Hirehalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka to focus on production, post-harvest and value addition of Kamalam.

The Centre will work for the development of the latest production technology as per the international standard & off-season production and demonstration of these technologies for high-yield production. The Centre will aim to achieve self-sustenance in Kamalam fruit production, value addition and enhance the economic development of the farming community.

In India, Kamalam import started in 2017 with a quantity of 327 tonnes, which has increased sharply to 9,162 tonnes in 2019 and the estimated import for 2020 and 2021 is about 11,916 and 15,491 tonnes, respectively. The projected import value was about Rupees 100 crores for 2021. Dragon fruit provides a fast return with economic production in the first year after planting and full production is attained in 3-4 years. The life expectancy of the crop is about 20 years. The average economic yield after 2 years of planting is 10 tonnes per acre. At present, the market rate is Rs 100 per kg of fruit, so the revenue generated by selling fruits per year is Rs 10,00,000. The Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) is 2.58.

Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Kamalam Fruit

Agri Genomics, Agrotech, Company News, Foodgrains, R&D, Sustainability, World

Novel New Technique Uses CRISPR to Increase Multi-Disease Resistance Using Native Genes

Corteva Agriscience announced a game-changing gene editing technology that will bring added protection to elite corn hybrids that are advancing through the company’s R&D pipeline. The early-stage concept uses proprietary technology to package multiple disease-resistant native traits into a single location in the gene to better address the most devastating North American corn diseases facing farmers today.

By using gene editing to combine and reposition disease-resistant traits that already exist within the corn genome, Corteva is able to bolster disease tolerance and minimise production stress. Additionally, the technology could result in healthier plants and increase yield potential even further.

“This transformational technology represents the next generation of plant breeding innovation,” said Sam Eathington, Chief Technology and Chief Digital Officer, Corteva Agriscience. “Our best-in-class gene mapping capabilities have allowed us to identify and optimally position the best native resistant genes in our already high-performing hybrids so that we can deliver a premium product to farmers.”

As plant disease continues to be a growing concern for farmers, the multi-disease resistance concept is intended to simplify disease management and improve sustainability by reducing the need for additional crop protection product applications. This advancement will also meet Corteva’s sustainable innovation criteria for new products, which are based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Additionally, it provides farmers with more freedom to select performance characteristics more in line with their yield goals than having to worry about disease resistance.

Corteva has a long-standing commitment to meeting the rapidly evolving needs of farmers around the world. This breakthrough is another proof point in Corteva’s efforts to provide farmers with more sustainable ways to protect their crops while continuing to safeguard the land, water and air resources that make food production possible.

Novel New Technique Uses CRISPR to Increase

Agrotech, Company News, India, Supply Chain, Warehousing

In just two months since its launch, ‘AgriReach mobile app has been utilized to inspect 21.59 lakh metric tons of crops at 303 locations in 17 states.

New Delhi based Sohan Lal Commodity Management (SLCM), one of India’s leading comprehensive service provider in the global post-harvest space for agricultural commodities, has received the coveted accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration Laboratories (NABL) for its ground-breaking AI ML QC application which falls under its Patented Process Management system “Agri Reach”. This is the first time in the history of NABL that a Mobile App has received a NABL Certification.

The Agri Reach app puts the power of recent scientific advancements in agriculture into the hands of regular smartphone users. People in rural India are making the most of this application’s advantages. In just two months since its launch, it has been utilized to inspect 21.59 lakh metric tons of crops at 303 locations in 17 states.

Using this AI ML QC module smartphone application to conduct a quality check of agricultural products is as simple as taking a picture. A simple click and submission through the app will analyze the image for a variety of quality metrics. The user will then receive a quality report that details the photographic evidence’s evaluation on specifications like damaged, shrunken, shrivelled or immature grains, foreign matter and a host of other physical parameters like height, length, grid, colour and pattern of the commodity. Results are automatically compared with pre-fed data in the back-end system, which updates itself on a regular basis utilizing a combination of technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) with Python programming language.

Commenting on the NABL accreditation, Sandeep Sabharwal, Group CEO, SLCM said, “We had the vision for ‘phygitalizing’ (physical + digital infrastructure) the warehouse management system over a decade ago. With a dedicated team of professionals, SLCM created ‘Agri Reach’ – a system that enables effective warehousing solutions agnostic of infrastructure, geography, and crops. We are the only company in the Indian agriculture sector that has registered a technology patent in the Agri-Logistics (warehousing) segment to date which spans 75 years post-Independence and now I am proud to state that we have reaffirmed our leadership status by being again the first and only company in this space to get the coveted NABL accreditation for an application which will transform the way Agri industry assays the Quality of its Commodities.”

In just two months since its launch,

Company News, Finance, Floriculture, India, Organic, Start ups

 Company will use this funding to increase production capacity, and diversify product mix.

Mumbai based Agritech startup QuantoAgro has announced raising funds through angel/HNI round co-led by SANangels Network with participation from HNIs from UAE and the USA and opened the round for institutional investors. ReHive.Org was the advisor to this round.

With circular economy initiatives that generate additional revenue streams and reduce operating costs, QuantoAgro aims to create a sustainable and economically resilient agricultural sector in India and improve smallholder farmer livelihood. It is committed to reducing environmental impact of agriculture, transitioning to chemical-free, regenerative, and commercial-scale farming of aromatic crops to make specialty ingredients like essential oils for pharma, home & personal care, food & beverage, and aromatherapy industries.

“We are delighted by the response we are getting from our customers and are rapidly expanding farming and processing capacity to meet their demands. We will use this funding to increase production capacity, diversify product mix, and hire talent to deliver value to our customers,” said Dushyant Gupta, the CEO of QuantoAgro.

Recently, QuantoAgro acquired 400+ acres of farmland in Maharashtra for expanding its operations and is setting up a world-class essential oil plant including isolate extraction capabilities.In the next 3 years, QuantoAgro aims to generate 1 million employment days in rural India, expand farming to 3,000 acres, use 1,03,175 MT of agricultural waste, sequester 20,000 tons of carbon, and produce 12,50,000 Kgs of sustainable essential oil.

“We believe QuantoAgro’s ability to streamline a highly fragmented farming and processing value chain, deliver consistently on product quality, and focus on sustainability will be a game changer in the essential oils industry. We are excited with the overwhelming response from our angel investors and look forward to supporting QuantoAgro in their institutional round,” said Sanjay Shukla, Co-Founder and CEO of SANangels Network.

Globally essential oils industry is valued at USD 22 billion and Indian market is around USD 1.5 billion with some of the segments growing at 7-12 per cent CAGR. The need to replace synthetic components with sustainably sourced plant-based ingredients is driving demand globally.

With its innovative approach to sustainable agriculture, QuantoAgro is well-positioned to take advantage of this growing demand. The company’s focus on reducing environmental impact of agriculture while delivering high-quality products has caught attention of customers worldwide.

 Company will use this funding to increase

AgroPolicy, India, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Trade, Vegetables

7.5 metric tons of organic bird’s eye chilli will be flagged off from the state

Mizoram will export bird’s eye chilli a typical organic chilli from the state to the United States (US). Bird’s eye chilli is a typical Mizo organic chilli and the first time it will export to the US, C. Lalrinsanga, agriculture minister from Mizoram informed this recently.

The chilli will be sent soon to the US and 7.5 metric tons of organic bird’s eye chilli will be flagged off from the state. Mizoram has obtained geographical identification (GI) for the bird’s eye chilli or Mizo chilli. The chilli has successfully passed an organic confirmation test in Bangalore recently. The state is also taking efforts to improve jhum cultivation. Fostering Climate Resilient Upland Farming System in the Northeast (FOCUS) is being implemented in six districts under an Externally Aided Project (EAP) for the improvement of jhum cultivation. Mizoram will also implement a three-tier Integrated Farming System (IFS) in 20 villages to improve jhum or slash-and-burn cultivation. 

7.5 metric tons of organic bird’s eye

Agro Universities, Australia, Finance, India

The project will identify critical and emerging jobs that require advanced practices that will meet India’s emerging agricultural skills needs.

The University of Adelaide will play a leading role in strengthening India’s agriculture sector as part of a ground-breaking project which has received $1.8 million in funding from the Federal Government.

The project will identify critical and emerging jobs that require advanced practices that will meet India’s emerging agricultural skills needs. The University of Adelaide will lead a consortium of highly experienced partners from the vocational training and agriculture sectors in both countries, including Skills Impact, Central Queensland University, the National Skills Foundation of India and the Agricultural Skills Council of India.

Dr Tamara Jackson, a Senior Research Fellow with the University of Adelaide’s School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, is the lead researcher on the project, and said it was a great opportunity to help build the capability of India’s agriculture workforce and make valuable connections between the sectors in the two countries.

“This project will research, design and deliver pilot training products, in partnership with stakeholders from the Australian International education sector and Australian and Indian agriculture sectors,” Dr Jackson said.

“This training will help meet India’s emerging agricultural skills needs and provide connections for Australian education providers while strengthening the bilateral relationship by developing skills for a critical industry. We will explore partnerships between industry and education providers of both countries through the co-development of occupational standards for critical and emerging job roles across India’s key agriculture sub-sectors”.

Specific areas of focus will be determined based on a comprehensive scoping study across agricultural production and other related sectors. The project will run from 2023 to 2024 and is an opportunity to build connections between India and Australia’s agriculture and education sectors, through training based on Australia’s quality, regulated skills qualifications. Ultimately, benefits will flow to farmers and other parts of the agricultural value chain.

“This training will help meet India’s emerging agricultural skills needs and provide connections for Australian education providers while strengthening the bilateral relationship by developing skills for a critical industry”, said Dr Tamara Jackson

For example, Farmer Producer Organisation Saubij Mitra in West Bengal, is using new agricultural techniques and marketing arrangements to empower local communities. Twenty women’s self-help groups which belong to Saubij Mitra are growing mushrooms as an additional source of income.

The University of Adelaide’s School of Agriculture, Food and Wine is based at the University’s Waite campus. It is home to the largest concentration of agriculture and wine research and teaching expertise in the Southern Hemisphere.

The project will identify critical and emerging

AgroPolicy, Agrotech, Floriculture, India, People, Sustainability

Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) introduced lavender farming under the CSIR-Aroma Mission in 2018

In Jammu and Kashmir, around 2500 farmers have adopted lavender farming under the Union government’s Aroma Mission. Farmers in Bhaderwah town gave up traditional maize farming and embrace lavender farming.

Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) introduced lavender farming under the CSIR-Aroma Mission in 2018. Initially institute introduce lavender farming Doda, Kishtwar, and Rajouri districts. In 2017 few marginal farmers in Bhaderwah switched to lavender farming. During the five years, under the CSIR Arom mission, 2500 farmers joined the initiative of lavender cultivation. Farmers from Tipri, Lehrote, Killar, Koundla, Himote, Sartingal, Butla, Nalthi and Nakshari villages are into profitable lavender farming. The government is providing assistance including funding, technology and marketing to the farmers associated with lavender farming.

Few of the farmers in Bhaderwah have installed machinery to extract oil from lavender flowers and manufacture aromatic products and add value to lavender. Women farmers are also into lavender farming and bringing the purple revolution to the region.  

Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) introduced

AgroPolicy, Agrotech, India, People, Seeds, Sustainability

Tomar called for more efforts towards adequate availability of water and fodder in the country

Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar inaugurated the seed processing and storage facility at the Indian Grassland and Grassland Research Institute, Jhansi, an institution under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). A women’s farmers’ conference was also organised on this occasion.

On this occasion, Dr Himanshu Pathak, Director General of ICAR, Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University Chancellor, Jhansi, Dr Panjab Singh and Dr A.K. Singh Vice-Chancellor were present. Tomar also observed the techniques and reviewed activities of the University with Dr Amresh Chandra, Director of the Indian Grassland and Grassland Research Institute. Apart from the institute headquarters, 3 units of this type of seed processor have been installed at the regional research centres located at Dharwad and Srinagar, which the Ministry of Agriculture has funded for Rs 3.7 crore. During the Women’s Farmers Conference, agricultural equipment worth Rs 50 lakhs were distributed to the beneficiary women farmers under the Scheduled Caste sub-project run at the institute/centres.

Tomar appreciated the efforts of the institute for the empowerment of farmers and women farmers through the Scheduled Caste sub-Project and praised the scientists of the institute for the development of more than 300 fodder crop varieties and various techniques developed by the institute. He emphasised taking the institute’s different research to the maximum number of farmers. Mentioning the various welfare schemes being run by the Government of India for the benefit of farmers, Tomar called for more efforts towards adequate availability of water and fodder in the country.

Tomar called for more efforts towards adequate

Agrotech, Company News, India, Oilseeds

Under this MoU, GAVL’s Oil Palm business will be making an estimated investment of Rs 100 Crores to set up a manufacturing facility for Edible Oil Refinery & Solvent Extraction Plant.

Godrej Agrovet Limited. (GAVL), one of India’s largest diversified agribusiness companies, announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Government of Andhra Pradesh (AP) on the side lines of Andhra Pradesh Global Investors Summit (APGIS) 2023. As a part of MoU, GAVL’s Oil Palm business will be making an estimated investment of Rs 100 Crores to set up a manufacturing facility for Edible Oil Refinery & Solvent Extraction Plant.

GAVL is the largest oil palm processor in India and works directly with the farmers for the entire lifecycle of their crop. With company already having 45,000 h.a of oil palm plantation area in AP, the proposed new plant will have a projected refining capacity of 400 tonnes per day and will be set up in Seethanagaram, Eluru District in AP. This is GAVL’s first downstream project for value-added products in oil and fats.

Balram Singh Yadav, Managing Director, GAVL said, “The MoU is in line with Godrej Agrovet’s long-term strategy to be the catalyst in India’s oil mission through sustainable growth of oil palm production. This new investment is built up on the Rs 1000 Crores investment in the state by the Oil Palm, Aqua Feed and Dairy businesses.”

Present on the occasion of signing of MoU were Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Kakani Goverdhan Reddy, Secretary – Food Processing, AP, Sri Chiranjiv Choudhary, I.F.S., Sri L. Sridhar Reddy – CEO, AP Food Processing Society, Sougata Niyogi, CEO – Oil Palm, GAVL and Rakesh Swami, Group President Corporate Affairs, Godrej Industries Ltd.

Commenting on signing off MoU, Sougata Niyogi, CEO – Oil Palm, GAVL said, “Having pioneered innovation in developing oil palm sector under irrigated conditions, the state of AP continues to lead country’s fresh fruit bunch volume and oil production. With bulk of GAVL’s oil palm plantation in the state, the facility near to our Crude Palm Oil Mills will help cater captive need originating from oil palm work in the southern states along with demand from other crude palm oil players in the region. This in sync with National Mission on Edible Oil – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) will aid reduce nation’s dependence on imports.”

“AP has a unique geographic and climatic advantage which will propel businesses to partake in the growth story of the state. As a Group, we are keen to explore the business-friendly policies, emerging cities, and aspiring demographic dividend for the growth of our consumer products, real estate, and finance businesses. With impeccable support from the state government and our strong legacy of people and planet first business ethics, we are committed to expanding the business footprint in the state,” added Rakesh Swami, Group President Corporate Affairs, Godrej Industries Ltd.

Under this MoU, GAVL’s Oil Palm business

AgroPolicy, Floriculture, India, Oilseeds, People, Sustainability

If the state can grow poppies, people will get them at Rs 100 (per kg), instead of Rs 1,000.

Mamata Banerjee Chief Minister of West Bengal has urged the Centre government to allow poppy cultivation in the state. She insists that delicacies prepared with its seeds are integral to Bengali cuisine. Mamata was speaking on budget discussions relating to the food and supplies department.

According to Banerjee, poppy seeds are costly as it is cultivated only in a few states. Why should it be cultivated in only four states? Why not in West Bengal, despite it being on the Bengali menu every day? People are purchasing posto or poppy from other states at high prices. West Bengal should get permission for its cultivation. The state has been trying to get permission for the cultivation of the highly-regulated crop.

Banerjee said the state will cultivate it in agricultural farms. If the state can grow poppies, people will get them at Rs 100 (per kg), instead of Rs 1,000. The decisions have to take unanimously.

If the state can grow poppies, people

AgroPolicy, India, People, Sustainability, Vegetables

The Mushroom Institute, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh had provided blocks of mushrooms grown under different conditions.

Jammu and Kashmir will start commercial cultivation of shiitake mushrooms in September.  Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes), native to Japan, are a type of edible fungus and contain a chemical called lentinan, which is used by some medical professionals to enhance the immune system. Field trials and standardisation of mushrooms are successful.  

This initiative will provide an opportunity for the farmers to take up mushroom cultivation throughout the year with better returns. The Mushroom Institute, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh had provided blocks of mushrooms grown under different conditions.

The cultivation of this mushroom will be considered a step towards economic growth in the agriculture sector. Fresh mushroom is sold at Rs 1,500 per kg in the market. If we dry it, it sells for Rs 15,000 per kg in the market. More than 2,500 mushroom farmers would be directly benefited from the cultivation of shiitake mushrooms.

The Mushroom Institute, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh had

Agro Universities, Agrotech, India, Oilseeds

The collaboration will focus on expanding cultivated areas, deploying scientific technologies, and collaborating at all levels.

Hyderabad based International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and the Indian Oilseeds & Produce Export Promotion Council (IOPEPC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the production of quality oilseeds in India.

The MoU was signed by ICRISAT’s Director General, Dr Jacqueline Hughes, and IOPEPC’s Chairman, Nilesh Vira, with the aim of strengthening long-term cooperation to increase the quantum and quality of oilseeds grown in India.

The collaboration will focus on expanding cultivated areas, deploying scientific technologies, and collaborating at all levels, including providing farmers with better quality certified seed and strengthening the supply chain of oilseeds. In addition, the partnership will promote food safety principles, recommend policies and programs to the Government of India and to support the growth of the Indian oilseed sector.

During the discussions, Vira stressed the importance of developing climate-resilient oilseed crops, given the unpredictable weather patterns affecting India’s agriculture. He cited the challenge faced by farmers in growing aflatoxin-free groundnuts, a crop that is increasingly in demand in the export market.

“Farmers want oilseed crops that can withstand climate vagaries. Changing monsoon patterns are affecting oilseed crops that usually take 110-120 days to mature. Farmers do not want to grow oilseeds due to unpredictable weather and we need to find solutions,” said Vira.

Kishore Tanna, Director-Groundnut Panel Convenor, IOPEPC said that India is importing 15 million tons of edible oil and that’s because farmers do not want to grow oilseeds, especially groundnuts.

Tanna also drew attention to the fact that groundnut exports to the European Union had dropped to around 6000-7500 tons due to stringent import rules on aflatoxin that call for levels of not more than 2 – 4 PPB for various grades of groundnut.

ICRISAT’s Director General, Dr Hughes, highlighted the need to eliminate intermediaries in the export value chain, thereby increasing the profits for smallholder farmers. She also emphasized ICRISAT’s commitment to finding solutions to eliminate aflatoxin in groundnuts, which has detrimental effects on all consumers.

“Aflatoxin elimination is a doable challenge for ICRISAT, and partnership with IOPEPC will help ICRISAT focus on key areas of intervention applicable for the peanut sector in India,” said Dr Hughes.

The visiting team shared several avenues to shorten the export value chain and establish direct connections between farmers and exporters. One successful example they cited was the short value chain for soybeans in Rajasthan and Gujarat, which has potential for replication in other crops. They also mentioned the growing popularity of e-markets as another potential avenue for connecting farmers and exporters.

The collaboration will focus on expanding cultivated

Agrotech, Company News, E-commerce, India, Start ups, Sustainability

Garuda and Ninjacart will also provide training and business opportunities to rural entrepreneurs in India’s villages.

Garuda Aerospace has partnered with Flipkart-backed agri-commerce start-up Ninjacart to bring disruptive tech innovation to the Indian agriculture sector. 

Through a strategic tie-up, both companies will offer short-term financing options to farmers, allowing them to access the latest drone technology at affordable prices. The use of drones in farmlands can not only help improve crop yields for farmers but also bring down input costs and increase farm-level efficiency. 

In addition to the technology, Garuda and Ninjacart will also provide training and business opportunities to rural entrepreneurs in India’s villages. The individuals will be trained on how to operate drones and made a part of pilots. Both start-ups claim that the rural youth can earn anywhere between Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 per month through these opportunities.

Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder and CEO of Garuda Aerospace, said, “This partnership will not only help farmers improve their yields and reduce costs, but it will also provide young entrepreneurs with skills and business opportunities. We believe that this collaboration will help in developing an ever-lasting impact on the agricultural sector in India.”

Kartheeswaran KK, Co-founder and CEO, of Ninjacart, said, “We believe in leveraging technology to make agriculture more efficient and profitable for farmers. The use of drones in agriculture will also help in soil analysis, water management, and precision agriculture.” 

Garuda Aerospace currently has a fleet of 400 ‘made-in-India’ drones and a team of over 500 pilots across 84 cities in India. Ninjacart, meanwhile, works with over one lakh farmers across 150 villages and helps them improve their yield and income. Since 2020, Flipkart and Walmart have pumped $175 million into Ninjacart even as it pivoted from B2C to a B2B model.

Garuda and Ninjacart will also provide training

AgroPolicy, Bamboo industry, India, Sustainability

The National Workshop of Bamboo Sector Development and Bamboo Exhibition aims to bring together key stakeholders from the bamboo industry, including policymakers, researchers, industry experts

Dr Abhilaksh Likhi, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, inaugurated the Bamboo Exhibition at the National Workshop on Bamboo Sector Development in New Delhi. The Additional Secretary, along with Joint Secretary (Horticulture), Priya Ranjan and Horticulture Commissioner, Dr Prabhat Kumar, visited all 58 stalls at the event, interacting with State Bamboo Mission officials, State Department officials, artisans, bamboo experts and entrepreneurs.

The exhibition saw participation from State Bamboo Missions including Tripura, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim. Institutes like Bamboo and Cane Development Institute, Phoenix Foundation, Northeast Cane and Bamboo Development Council, Foundation of MSME Clusters along with startups and new age companies like Epitome (Mutha Industries), BioCraftBiomize, Bamboo India, ESES Biowealth Pvt Limited, Corner Art Store and organisations like Maharashtra Bamboo Board, Handicraft Sectorial Council and Bamboo FPOs under NAFED also participated in the event.

The National Workshop of Bamboo Sector Development and Bamboo Exhibition aims to bring together key stakeholders from the bamboo industry, including policymakers, researchers, industry experts, institutes and organisations to discuss the current state of the bamboo sector in India and identify ways to promote its growth and development.

The event is being organised by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Invest India and the Kerala State Bamboo Mission in New Delhi.

The National Workshop of Bamboo Sector Development