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flag India's bamboo sector, boosted by policy and cooperation, could drive rural growth and sustainability, experts say.

flag Former Union minister Suresh Prabhu said on March 9, 2026, that India’s bamboo sector could transform rural economies with stronger institutional support and cooperative models, citing its rapid growth, carbon sequestration, and potential as a sustainable alternative to plastic. flag Speaking at a Pune conference, he advocated for cooperative structures like those in dairy and sugar to boost farming, innovation, and exports. flag State agricultural price commission chairman Pasha Patel noted rising demand for bamboo products and government subsidies up to ₹7 lakh per hectare. flag Experts agreed that policy, investment, and cooperation are key to making bamboo a pillar of rural prosperity and environmental sustainability.

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