The Government of India is running many campaigns to stop the increasing use of plastic in the country. However, despite this, plastic is being used indiscriminately. Seeing its need among the people, the Center has kept bamboo as an alternative to plastic.
To promote bamboo, the central government has started the National Bamboo Mission scheme. Under this mission, emphasis has been laid on cultivating bamboo to eliminate the use of plastic, so that instead of plastic, people use bamboo products more and more. For this, the government is giving bumper subsidies to the people who want to cultivate bamboo.
Facilities provided under the mission
According to a figure, the average cost of bamboo per plant in 3 years will be ₹ 240, according to this, ₹ 120 per plant will be given as a subsidy to the farmers by the government. At the same time, 50% subsidy will be given to the farmers under this mission, out of which 60% subsidy will be given by the central government and 40% by the state government. Whereas the North East regions will be given 60% amount by the government. Along with this, a nodal officer will be selected in every district of all the states. With the help of which people will be able to get all the information related to this scheme.
Online application process
To apply for this, click on the official website nbm.nic.in. Get yourself registered by visiting the farmer registration link here. After this, the registration form will open, fill it out carefully and submit it.
Source: Krishi Jagran
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